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836 Forrest Avenue, Old Bridge, NJ 08879

$450,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,070 sqft Built 19404 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in desirable Laurence Harbor. The heart of the home features a fully updated kitchen with shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, and ample counter spaceflowing seamlessly into the dining area for easy living and entertaining. The layout includes a spacious primary bedroom plus two additional bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, or growing needs. The home includes 2 bathrooms, including a convenient half bath. Located on a quiet residential street with off-street parking, and just minutes from waterfront views, parks, and commuter routes. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updatedperfect for first-time buyers, downsizers - Some images enhanced for marketing purpose. The Clocks Ticking

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
$4,364/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,081
Principal + interest$2,899
Property tax + insurance$1,013
PMI / 2nd mortgage$169
Utilities
$471
Heating + cooling$81
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$143
$4,364/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$636/mo
Purchase price
$450,000
Down payment
$22,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$427,500
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1940
Lot size
0.1377 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,800
MLS #
2615013R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherElectric Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomBath FullNone
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphalt
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08879

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population16,1528,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19904.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,9391,137
Male8,0324,307,827147,432,321
Female8,1214,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,6091,965,81163,775,926
Married6,4923,647,435123,120,365
Separated552391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,045515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,224529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,9813,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.682.732.60
Medial Age37.1137.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$60,229$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$68,862$83,312$63,629
P C I$25,517$30,662$24,529
M D I$49,839$52,505$41,133
A T H E$54,454$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.61%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8879

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