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453 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$499,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,440 sqft Built 192938 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this spacious and well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering 3 full floors of living space at an amazing value! This property features a finished basement plus a finished attic with 2 bonus rooms perfect for a home office, recreation area, gym, guest space, or extra storage. Enjoy endless possibilities with the flexible layout and generous space throughout. Conveniently located near hospitals, shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and major transportation. A great opportunity for buyers looking for space, comfort, and value all in one!

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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
$4,775/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,445
Principal + interest$3,215
Property tax + insurance$1,043
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Utilities
$536
Heating + cooling$106
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$145
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,775/mo TLC
Budget$5,275/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,000
Down payment
$24,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,050
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1929
Lot size
0.0591 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,450
MLS #
2616625R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage (2)

Home features

Appliances
Gas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomStorageDining Room3 BedroomsBath FullDen
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
3 Cars DeepGarageDetached
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08861

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population46,7828,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199020.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,5841,137
Male23,3924,307,827147,432,321
Female23,3904,525,010151,655,844
Never Married12,5231,965,81163,775,926
Married14,3943,647,435123,120,365
Separated3,833391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,051515,17215,467,586
Divorced3,067529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,3073,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.232.732.60
Medial Age31.7837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$41,463$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$52,403$83,312$63,629
P C I$16,734$30,662$24,529
M D I$36,156$52,505$41,133
A T H E$45,041$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J80.27%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8861

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453 Compton Avenue · Perth Amboy — $499,000 · Certihomes