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20 Forest Lane, Monroe, NJ 08831

$1,245,000

5 beds 4 baths 3,168 sqft Built 200235 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained north/east-facing 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home located in desirable Monroe Township. This impressive residence features a dramatic two-story foyer, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting throughout the entire home including the basement, and an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen offers granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a newer refrigerator, a large sink, and abundant cabinetry. Formal living and dining rooms feature hardwood flooring, while the inviting family room boasts vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace. The second floor includes generously sized bedrooms and a luxurious primary suite with skylights and professionally organized closets. The fully finished walkout basement is an entertainer's dream featuring a full bath, wet bar with granite countertop and sink, game room, exercise room, home theatre area, glass shelving with accent lighting, and large unfinished storage space. Additional highlights include dual-zone HVAC, public water and sewer, ceramic tile flooring in foyer and kitchen, ceiling fans, 9-zone sprinkler system covering front and back yards, exterior lighting, brick patio, stucco front with vinyl siding, 2-car garage with 2 openers and keypad entry, Tesla charger wiring, and custom window treatments. Home theatre equipment including chairs, projector, and screen are negotiable. Washer and dryer included. A truly special home offering space, comfort, and exceptional upgrades throughout.

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$8,971/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$8,911
Principal + interest$5,647
Property tax + insurance$2,797
PMI / 2nd mortgage$467
Utilities
$592
Heating + cooling$134
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$8,971/mo TLC
Budget$9,471/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,245,000
Down payment
$62,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,182,750
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
2002
Lot size
0.975 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$18,663
MLS #
2616884R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsHigh CeilingsSecurity SystemSound SystemVaulted Ceiling(s)Wet BarEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomLibrary/OfficeLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomFamily Room5 (+) BedroomsAttic
Exterior
Patio
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepPaver BlocksGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDriveway
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanKitchen IslandEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Two SinksFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Security
Security System
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

See Remarks, Wooded

Neighborhood — 08831

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population41,3788,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199039.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8471,137
Male19,4314,307,827147,432,321
Female21,9474,525,010151,655,844
Never Married5,5571,965,81163,775,926
Married21,6803,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,293391,23912,639,686
Widowed4,503515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,925529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,4823,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.302.732.60
Medial Age47.0837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$66,482$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$85,196$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,960$30,662$24,529
M D I$54,931$52,505$41,133
A T H E$62,833$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J76.25%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8831

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20 Forest Lane · Monroe — $1,245,000 · Certihomes