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185 Fresh Ponds Road, South Brunswick, NJ 08852

$875,000

4 beds 3 baths Built 199914 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome home to your private retreat in highly desirable South Brunswick, home to the #1 ranked schools in Middlesex County and Top 15 in all of New Jersey. Nestled on a full acre with a peaceful park-like backyard and exceptional privacy, this move-in ready 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath bi-level offers approximately 2, 944 square feet of updated living space. Built in 1999, this impressive property features welcoming curb appeal, landscaped grounds, vinyl fencing, oversized driveways, and numerous upgrades throughout. Step inside to bright and inviting living spaces with newer water-resistant laminate flooring, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, and an open flow concept ideal for entertaining. The remodeled kitchen showcases quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, 42-inch cabinetry, soft-close drawers, glass-front display cabinets, herringbone tile backsplash, exterior-vented hood, peninsula with outlet, and a custom coffee bar. The dining area opens to a Trex balcony deck overlooking the scenic backyard. The primary suite features a sitting/changing area, California-style walk-in closet systems, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and sliding doors with built-in blinds leading to a second private Trex balcony deck. The updated primary bath offers custom cabinetry, marble sink, and stand-up shower. Three additional bedrooms provide generous space and flexibility, including a large bedroom with vaulted ceilings and walk-in closet. The updated main bath features a marble-top vanity, linen storage, and tub/shower. Additional highlights include a spacious attic with finished flooring and newer pull-down stairs. The expansive first floor is ideal for entertaining or multi-generational living and includes a spacious family room with recessed lighting, wood-burning fireplace with ceramic tile surround, and sliding doors leading to patio areas. A convenient kitchenette/wet bar includes custom cabinetry, sink, refrigerator, and electric stove connection. There is also a flexible den/office or guest space, laundry/utility room with backyard access, and half bath with pedestal sink. The oversized two-car garage features newer insulated doors and backyard access. Outdoors, enjoy a peaceful backyard oasis with nature walking paths, playground area, double paver patios, open lawn space, multiple sheds, and potential for a future pool. Additional updates include newer kitchen and baths, 2022 central A/C condenser/compressor, 2-zoned hot water baseboard heating, newer vinyl fencing, above-ground stainless steel oil tank, owned water conditioning system, new well pump, two-car-wide driveway, second gravel driveway with gated access, and public water available at the street. Conveniently located near Routes 130, 1, and 18, Princeton University and Rutgers University, just 5 miles to the NJ Transit bus to NYC, 6 miles to NJ Turnpike Exit 8A, 10 miles to Princeton Junction and New Brunswick train stations, and 35 miles to Asbury Park beach and the Jersey Shore.

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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
$8,059/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,842
Principal + interest$5,637
Property tax + insurance$1,877
PMI / 2nd mortgage$328
Utilities
$628
Heating + cooling$152
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$8,059/mo TLC
Budget$8,559/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$875,000
Down payment
$43,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$831,250
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level, Two Story
Year built
1999
Lot size
1 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Baseboard, Radiant, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public, Well
HOA
Annual tax
$11,790
MLS #
2616003R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherWater Softener OwnedKitchen Exhaust FanElectric Water Heater
Interior
BlindsCathedral Ceiling(s)Security SystemVaulted Ceiling(s)Watersoftener OwnedKitchen SecondLaundry RoomBath HalfOther Room(s)Family RoomUtility RoomEntrance FoyerKitchen4 BedroomsLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomAttic
Exterior
BarbecueDeckPatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Community
Playground
Parking
3 Cars DeepAdditional ParkingAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedGarage Door OpenerDrivewayPaved
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Breakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanKitchen IslandPantryEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting AreaFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Accessibility
Stall Shower
Security
Security System
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Parquet, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Septic Tank
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

See Remarks, Level, Wooded, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08852

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population21,8808,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since1990108.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,5481,137
Male10,6704,307,827147,432,321
Female11,2104,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,7121,965,81163,775,926
Married10,4403,647,435123,120,365
Separated583391,23912,639,686
Widowed562515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,342529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7,8723,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.772.732.60
Medial Age33.5437.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$90,694$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$99,800$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,054$30,662$24,529
M D I$71,254$52,505$41,133
A T H E$70,808$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.38%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8852

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