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236 Shafer Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

$399,000

0 beds 2 baths 1,680 sqft Built 19204 days on marketActive

About this home

Great opportunity to own a versatile 2-family home with strong potential for both living and investment. Each unit offers its own living space with well-proportioned rooms, eat-in kitchens, and natural flow throughout. The property features a detached garage, an open porch for added outdoor space, and an unfinished basement ready for customization or storage. Situated in a convenient location close to transportation, shopping, and daily essentials. Ideal for those looking to maximize value and flexibility schedule your showing today. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Buyer is responsible for obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) and Fire Certification. Seller will not provide any credits or make any repairs.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$4,008/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,670
Principal + interest$2,570
Property tax + insurance$950
PMI / 2nd mortgage$150
Utilities
$543
Heating + cooling$111
Internet + TV + phone$155
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$114
Car insurance + maintenance$114
Other (entertainment)
$155
$4,008/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$992/mo
Purchase price
$399,000
Down payment
$19,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$379,050
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
2 Family
Style
Year built
1920
Lot size
0.071 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
A/C Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,286
MLS #
2614955R
County
Warren

At a glance

Basement
Garage (1)

Home features

Appliances
Water Heater(See Remarks)Water Heater
Interior
Unit 1(2 BedroomsKitchen1 BathLiving Room)Unit 2(1 BedroomKitchen1 BathLiving Room)
Exterior
Porch
Parking
GarageAttachedDetachedGarage Door OpenerOn Street
Patio & porch
Porch
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

See Remarks

Neighborhood — 08865

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population30,8248,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density6931,137
Male14,7944,307,827147,432,321
Female16,0304,525,010151,655,844
Never Married5,7831,965,81163,775,926
Married13,3133,647,435123,120,365
Separated965391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,383515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,145529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold9,8943,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.092.732.60
Medial Age37.9437.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$51,174$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$62,007$83,312$63,629
P C I$20,527$30,662$24,529
M D I$43,243$52,505$41,133
A T H E$50,282$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J80.19%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8865

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Listing information last refreshed 4/30/2026. Provided courtesy of GILD REALTY LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

236 Shafer Avenue · Phillipsburg — $399,000 · Certihomes