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1266 Rahway Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001

$500,000

4 beds 2 baths 1,120 sqft Built 195445 days on marketActive

About this home

Don't miss this solid 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch with classic Cape Cod hardwood floors that bring warmth and character to every room. The eat-in kitchen is perfect for everyday living, while the open living and dining area gives you the space to spread out and entertain. Full basement adds endless possibilities extra living space, home office, or storage. Top it off with a detached 2-car garage and you've got everything you need. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways. This one checks all the boxes!

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
$4,964/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,679
Principal + interest$3,221
Property tax + insurance$1,270
PMI / 2nd mortgage$188
Utilities
$467
Heating + cooling$72
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$157
$4,964/mo TLC
Budget$5,464/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$500,000
Down payment
$25,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$475,000
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1954
Lot size
0.1125 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$9,339
MLS #
2662040M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsBath HalfBath FullNone
Parking
1 Car WidthDetached
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Train

Neighborhood — 07001

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population17,2638,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199016.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density5,0371,137
Male9,9564,307,827147,432,321
Female7,3074,525,010151,655,844
Never Married4,0391,965,81163,775,926
Married6,0243,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,983391,23912,639,686
Widowed812515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,138529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,0783,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.762.732.60
Medial Age35.4837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$62,573$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$68,833$83,312$63,629
P C I$24,672$30,662$24,529
M D I$51,674$52,505$41,133
A T H E$54,503$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J74.56%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7001

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1266 Rahway Avenue · Avenel — $500,000 · Certihomes