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241 Fernhead Avenue, Monroe, NJ 08831

$559,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,672 sqft Built 194261 days on marketActive

About this home

Price Improvement! Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home with a basement and detached 1-car garage, situated on a beautifully maintained property in desirable Monroe Township. Featuring generously sized rooms, a flexible layout, and exceptional outdoor living space. This well maintained home offers an excellent opportunity to add your personal touch, with simple updates to create a modern aesthetic. The oversized living room provides plenty of space for relaxing or entertaining, while the kitchen and dining area flow seamlessly to the covered rear deck, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor setup. The expansive primary bedroom serves as a peaceful retreat, highlighted by vaulted ceilings that enhance its spacious feel and welcoming atmosphere. One of the standout features of this property is the expansive backyard, offering endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor retreat. The partially covered deck overlooks the large open yard surrounded by mature landscaping. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways, this is a wonderful opportunity to make this well-maintained property your own. Some images have been virtually enhanced to demonstrate how simple cosmetic updates can complement the home's desirable layout and great bones, showcasing the potential while enhancing its already inviting character.

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
$5,335/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,039
Principal + interest$3,601
Property tax + insurance$1,228
PMI / 2nd mortgage$210
Utilities
$550
Heating + cooling$113
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,335/mo TLC
Budget$5,835/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$559,000
Down payment
$27,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$531,050
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1942
Lot size
0.1722 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,910
MLS #
2615755R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightKitchenLiving RoomBath Full3 BedroomsNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckYard
Parking
1 Car Width2 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageDetached
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Interior Lot

Neighborhood — 08831

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population41,3788,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199039.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8471,137
Male19,4314,307,827147,432,321
Female21,9474,525,010151,655,844
Never Married5,5571,965,81163,775,926
Married21,6803,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,293391,23912,639,686
Widowed4,503515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,925529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,4823,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.302.732.60
Medial Age47.0837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$66,482$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$85,196$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,960$30,662$24,529
M D I$54,931$52,505$41,133
A T H E$62,833$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J76.25%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8831

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241 Fernhead Avenue · Monroe — $559,000 · Certihomes