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53 University Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$794,900

5 beds 3 baths 2,400 sqft Built 196355 days on marketActive

About this home

Beautifully updated 5 Bedroom / 3 Bath Bi-Level situated on over half an acre in the heart of East Brunswick! This move-in ready home blends space, style & modern upgrades with an incredibly versatile layout perfect for today's lifestyle. A bright & sun-drenched 3-Season Room overlooks the huge backyard, creating the perfect space to relax or entertain. The stunning eat-in kitchen features cherry cabinetry, quartz countertops, skylight & stainless appliance. Spacious living room offers custom molding around the fireplace & an oversized bay window that fills the home with natural light. The primary suite includes a renovated full bath & double closets, while the additional bedrooms are generously sized with beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. Conveniently located close to Route 18, NJ Turnpike, Tower Center, NYC transportation, shopping, restaurants, parks, houses of worship & East Brunswick's highly rated schools. Meticulously maintained & packed with upgrades - this is the one you've been waiting for!

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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
$7,646/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,401
Principal + interest$5,121
Property tax + insurance$1,982
PMI / 2nd mortgage$298
Utilities
$624
Heating + cooling$150
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$7,646/mo TLC
Budget$8,146/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$794,900
Down payment
$39,745 (5%)
Loan amount
$755,155
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level
Year built
1963
Lot size
0.5347 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$14,077
MLS #
2615817R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
Skylight2 BedroomsLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath FullStorageUtility Room3 BedroomsKitchenBath MainDining RoomFamily RoomNone
Exterior
PatioEnclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttached
Patio & porch
PatioEnclosed
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08816

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population51,1338,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,4211,137
Male24,9694,307,827147,432,321
Female26,1644,525,010151,655,844
Never Married9,0001,965,81163,775,926
Married25,8003,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,198391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,344515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,204529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,8523,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.852.732.60
Medial Age38.6637.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$86,786$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$104,879$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,929$30,662$24,529
M D I$68,802$52,505$41,133
A T H E$72,998$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.81%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8816

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53 University Road · East Brunswick — $794,900 · Certihomes