CCertihomes
37 Railroad Avenue, Helmetta, NJ 08828

$279,000

2 beds 1 baths 1,093 sqft Built 19077 days on marketActive

About this home

Calling all investors, contractors, and buyers looking to create sweat equity! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a true blank canvas and requires renovation. Set on a 44' x 115' lot, the property offers solid potential for customization or expansion, with generous outdoor space ideal for entertaining, gardening, or future improvements. The first-floor layout provides a functional starting point for redesign, with ample natural light enhancing the main living areas. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and dining. A rare opportunity with strong potential ROI for the right buyer. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Inspections are for informational purposes only. Seller will make no repairs or offer credits. Buyer is responsible for all township requirements, including smoke certificate and certificate of occupancy. Cash or renovation loans only.

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
$3,040/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$2,671
Principal + interest$1,797
Property tax + insurance$769
PMI / 2nd mortgage$105
Utilities
$486
Heating + cooling$81
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$3,040/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,960/mo
Purchase price
$279,000
Down payment
$13,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$265,050
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1907
Lot size
0.1071 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$5,693
MLS #
2661834M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Dining RoomBath FullKitchenLaundry RoomLiving Room2 BedroomsOther Room(s)None
Parking
1 Car Width
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
See Remarks
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08828

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population1,7368,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199076.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,5271,137
Male8664,307,827147,432,321
Female8704,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3371,965,81163,775,926
Married7853,647,435123,120,365
Separated31391,23912,639,686
Widowed57515,17215,467,586
Divorced184529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7163,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.422.732.60
Medial Age35.9937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$68,616$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$68,664$83,312$63,629
P C I$28,320$30,662$24,529
M D I$56,145$52,505$41,133
A T H E$54,381$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J73.63%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8828

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