Closed$695,000
TLC ≈ $5,504/mo
4 2 1,880 sqft
16 Universal Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
132 Somerset Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
$4,500
3 beds 2 baths 1,668 sqft Built 19760 days on marketActive
About this home
This charming home showcases true pride of ownership and sits on a spacious corner lot with outstanding curb appeal. The beautifully landscaped front yard features an underground sprinkler system, enhancing the home's welcoming exterior. Upon entry, the main level offers a functional layout with 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. There is living room, dining room, and kitchen which completes the level. The lower level includes a large recreational room with a wood-burning fireplace, a second full bathroom, laundry room, access to the large 2 car garage, and access to the yard. This home is also ideal for entertaining with a backyard which features an in-ground pool, patio, outdoor jacuzzi, a hot tub and storage shed. With solid bones and excellent potential, this home is a great opportunity to move into a great neighborhood and make it your own. Home is currently heated by oil in above ground tank. Gas is in the street. Fireplace, chimney flue conveyed as is. Pool has not been opened in 3 years and liner replacement may be needed - conveyed as is. Hot tub as is.
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
$636/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $113
- Utilities
- $584
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$29
Property tax + insurance$82
PMI / 2nd mortgage$2
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,364/mo
Purchase price
$4,500
Down payment
$225 (5%)
Loan amount
$4,275
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level
Year built
1976
Lot size
0.287 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some
Water
Public
HOA
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Annual tax
—
MLS #
2616587R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
Laundry RoomBath FullFamily RoomUtility Room3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomDining RoomNone
Exterior
Lawn SprinklersPatioStorage ShedYard
Parking
GarageAttachedDrivewayOn Site
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
Above Ground
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarSeparate Dining AreaGalley Type
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Lot features
Corner Lot, See Remarks
Neighborhood — 07080
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,012 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 16.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,994 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 12,293 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 12,719 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 4,863 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 11,472 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 756 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,564 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,256 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 8,337 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.97 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 38.12 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $78,745 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $87,467 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,316 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $63,105 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $64,425 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 72.15% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7080
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Listing information last refreshed 5/29/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.