Closed$450,000
TLC ≈ $3,715/mo
2 2 1,139 sqft
36 Raritan Avenue, South River, NJ 08882
24 Joseph Street, South River, NJ 08882
$479,900
4 beds 1 baths 1,617 sqft Built 194016 days on marketClosed
About this home
Welcome to this warm and spacious Cape Cod with plenty of room to spread out and make it your own. The first level offers a comfortable living area, a separate dining space perfect for everyday meals or special occasions, and a big family room off the back of the house. Also featured on the first level are two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs you will find two more spacious bedrooms and additional storage in the hallway. A full basement adds valuable storage space or future possibilities for added finished space- also a great way to appreciate home value. The covered front porch is a perfect spot to relax and unwind. New carpets on the first level as well as new floors in the kitchen/ hallway. New refrigerator and Gas Range/ Oven. Many rooms freshly painted. The long driveway and backyard are great for entertaining. This house is ready to move right in! Come see this home today, it won't last! Home sold in as-is condition. Buyer is responsible for the township CO. Some photos virtually staged.
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
$4,675/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,306
- Utilities
- $636
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,092
Property tax + insurance$1,034
PMI / 2nd mortgage$180
Heating + cooling$156
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,175/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$479,900
Down payment
$23,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$455,905
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1940
Lot size
0.0918 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,467
MLS #
2661927M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsBath FullFamily RoomKitchenLiving RoomNone
Parking
1 Car WidthConcrete
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08882
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,067 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 12.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,534 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 6,499 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 6,568 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,948 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 5,628 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 407 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 687 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 792 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 4,777 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 36.15 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $57,692 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $65,642 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $24,056 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $48,231 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $52,683 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 75.36% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8882
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Listing information last refreshed 5/18/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.