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153 Rutgers Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

$345,000

2 beds 2 baths 1,075 sqft Built 194015 days on marketClosed

About this home

Welcome to this well maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse-style unit at 153 Rutgers Street. Nestled on a quiet street in a desirable neighborhood, this home offers comfortable living with modern updates and strong income potential. Currently generating $2, 200 per month in rent with a reliable tenant in place, this property makes an excellent investment or a fantastic owner occupant opportunity. Whether you're looking for immediate cash flow or a comfortable place to call home, 153 Rutgers St delivers value and peace of mind. The ground floor features an open floor plan of a living room and dining room, a cute galley style kitchen and a sunroom in the rear before you walk outside to a lush green backyard. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, a full bath and a finished attic space. The basement is also finished and features a half bath and laundry access. There is a shared driveway outside as well. This property is being sold AS-IS, the buyer will be responsible for closing with a temporary CO from the town. This well-maintained townhouse is ready for its next chapter - whether as a profitable rental or a cozy owner-occupied residence. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

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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
$3,551/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,206
Principal + interest$2,223
Property tax + insurance$854
PMI / 2nd mortgage$129
Utilities
$497
Heating + cooling$94
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$143
$3,551/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,449/mo
Purchase price
$345,000
Down payment
$17,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$327,750
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
1/2 Duplex, Two Story
Year built
1940
Lot size
0.0746 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,007
MLS #
2615810R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement

Home features

Appliances
Gas Range/OvenMicrowaveRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomDining RoomFlorida Room2 BedroomsBath FullAttic
Exterior
PatioStorage Shed
Parking
1 Car Width
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Galley Type
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08901

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population49,8348,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199019.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density7,9341,137
Male24,9534,307,827147,432,321
Female24,8814,525,010151,655,844
Never Married22,9711,965,81163,775,926
Married8,7313,647,435123,120,365
Separated5,376391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,261515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,527529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold13,5193,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.212.732.60
Medial Age24.6137.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$41,853$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$58,306$83,312$63,629
P C I$19,187$30,662$24,529
M D I$36,349$52,505$41,133
A T H E$48,230$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J83.09%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8901

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