Closed$749,900
TLC ≈ $6,329/mo
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5133 Custer Street, Piscataway, NJ 08854
420 Decatur Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846
$529,900
3 beds 2 baths 1,494 sqft Built 19555 days on marketClosed
About this home
Charming, well maintained and freshly painted interior - this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath cape features full rear dormer that enhances the home's spaciouse second floor. The first level offers a bright living room with a bow window and recessed lighting, a formal dining room with two double pantrys, and custom moldings, an eat in kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops and sleek stainless steel appliances, plus a bedroom and updated full bath. The second floor includes a cozy loft with large closet, two additional bedrooms and a 2nd full bath. The beautifully finished basement provides excellent additional living space with sheetrock walls and slate flooring! Exterior highlights include a low-maintenance brick & vinyl siding, one car garage, double wide paved driveway, vinyl fenced yard with patio. Wired for a gnerator hook up, 4 yr hot water heater, 3 yr CAC, 2008 furnace/and 150 amp electric service line. This move in ready home combines classic Cape Cod charm with thoughtful updates and modern conveniences.
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
$5,225/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,953
- Utilities
- $525
- Transportation
- $112
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$3,414
Property tax + insurance$1,340
PMI / 2nd mortgage$199
Heating + cooling$108
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Budget$5,725/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$529,900
Down payment
$26,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$503,405
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1955
Lot size
0.1377 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
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Annual tax
$9,663
MLS #
2616714R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsShades-Existing1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room2 BedroomsLoftNone
Exterior
PatioFencing/WallYardInsulated Pane Windows
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In Garage
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08846
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,657 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 9.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,043 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 6,684 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 6,973 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,583 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,011 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 352 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 981 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 974 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,003 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.95 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $69,439 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $82,714 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,699 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $56,961 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $61,865 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 70.93% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8846
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