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Closed$4,600
TLC ≈ $286/mo
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684 West Avenue, Sewaren, NJ 07077
690 Carson Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$395,000
3 beds 1 baths 1,100 sqft Built 191942 days on marketActive
About this home
Opportunity awaits! This 3-bedroom, 1 bath bungalow-style Cape offers endless potential and possibilities for the buyer ready to make it their own. Featuring a front porch, full basement, and generous outdoor space. This home is ideal for those wanting to add their personal touch. Property is being sold in its present condition. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major roadways, and everyday amenities.
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 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$3,194/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $2,887
- Utilities
- $462
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$1,792
Property tax + insurance$947
PMI / 2nd mortgage$148
Heating + cooling$94
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,806/mo
Purchase price
$395,000
Down payment
$19,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$375,250
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bungalow, Cape Cod
Year built
1919
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,586
MLS #
2615513R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherElectric Range/OvenRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomStorageDining Room2 BedroomsAtticNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)Fencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Wood, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Neighborhood — 08861
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,782 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 20.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 8,584 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 23,392 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 23,390 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 12,523 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 14,394 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 3,833 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,051 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 3,067 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,307 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.23 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 31.78 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $41,463 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $52,403 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $16,734 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $36,156 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $45,041 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 80.27% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8861
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Listing information last refreshed 5/15/2026. Provided courtesy of REAL via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.