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20 Poplar Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

$849,000

5 beds 3 baths 2,924 sqft Built 198510 days on marketClosed

About this home

Welcome to this spacious and well-maintained Colonial on a large corner lot in the desirable Timber Glen section of North Brunswick. Offering 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home combines functionality with comfortable living. A double-door entry opens to a center-hall foyer leading to formal living and dining rooms, along with an expansive family room featuring new flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, and access to a newly paved patio. The first floor also includes a versatile bedroom or office, a bright four-season room, a half bath, and a mudroom with ample storage. The eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a center island. Upstairs, hardwood floors run throughout four bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and two full baths. Major systems have been updated, including HVAC and central air (4.5 years) and water heater (5 years). Roof is approximately 13 years old. Additional storage is available in the attic and basement. Enjoy a large, park-like backyard and a welcoming front porch. Conveniently located near shopping, major highways, and NYC transportation, including a nearby train station.

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Your estimated payment
$8,276/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$8,046
Principal + interest$5,469
Property tax + insurance$2,259
PMI / 2nd mortgage$318
Utilities
$631
Heating + cooling$154
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$8,276/mo TLC
Budget$8,776/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$849,000
Down payment
$42,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$806,550
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1985
Lot size
0.4545 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$16,559
MLS #
2661737M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomDining RoomFamily RoomUnfinished/Other RoomFlorida RoomEntrance FoyerKitchenLiving RoomOther Room(s)4 BedroomsBath MainBath SecondNone
Exterior
Fencing/WallPatioYard
Parking
2 Car Width2 Cars DeepAsphaltAttached
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Kitchen IslandEat-in KitchenGranite/Corian CountertopsPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Corner Lot, Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train

Neighborhood — 08902

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population40,1438,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199029.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,9271,137
Male20,0244,307,827147,432,321
Female20,1194,525,010151,655,844
Never Married8,9151,965,81163,775,926
Married16,8433,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,138391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,691515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,653529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold15,0133,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.602.732.60
Medial Age35.3937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$69,227$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$84,234$83,312$63,629
P C I$32,309$30,662$24,529
M D I$56,700$52,505$41,133
A T H E$62,094$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J70.05%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8902

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20 Poplar Avenue · North Brunswick — $849,000 · Certihomes