Closed$315,000
TLC ≈ $2,899/mo
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5 Missouri Court, Old Bridge, NJ 07747
16 Venus Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$664,999
4 beds 3 baths 1,560 sqft Built 195535 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to 16 Venus Rd, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering comfort, style, and flexible living space in a convenient commuter-friendly location. This well-maintained property features a recently finished basement with a brand-new full bathroom and an additional bonus room perfect for a home office, gym, playroom, or guest space. Recent upgrades include a new HVAC system (2025), water heater (2022), updated plumbing, upgraded electric, recessed lighting throughout the first floor, and new flooring, providing peace of mind for years to come. Conveniently located near Route 9, major highways, shopping, restaurants, parks, and the Old Bridge Park & Ride, with easy access to NJ Transit bus and train service to NYC, including direct routes to Midtown Manhattan and Wall Street, making commuting a breeze. Move-in ready with modern updates and excellent access to everyday conveniences, this home is not to be missed! Showing Starts on 5/16/26
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
$6,130/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,947
- Utilities
- $481
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$4,284
Property tax + insurance$1,414
PMI / 2nd mortgage$249
Heating + cooling$111
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$6,630/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$664,999
Down payment
$33,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$631,749
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1955
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,083
MLS #
2615866R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
1 Bedroom2 BedroomsKitchenBath FullFamily RoomOther Room(s)
Exterior
DeckPatioStorage Shed
Parking
1 Car WidthAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Master bedroom
1st FloorHalf Bath
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08879
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,152 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 4.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,939 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 8,032 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 8,121 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,609 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,492 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 552 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,045 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,224 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,981 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.11 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $60,229 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $68,862 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $25,517 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $49,839 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $54,454 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.61% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8879
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Listing information last refreshed 5/16/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.