Closed$839,000
TLC ≈ $7,055/mo
4 4 2,490 sqft
4 Heritage Drive, South River, NJ 08882
17 Sherman Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
$539,900
4 beds 1 baths 1,392 sqft Built 19492 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this charming and beautifully maintained 4-bedroom Cape Cod located in one of East Brunswick's most desirable neighborhoods. Combining classic character with modern updates, this move-in ready home offers a flexible floor plan with two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor, making it ideal for a variety of living arrangements. The bright and inviting living room flows into a separate dining area and an updated eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and newer appliances. Upstairs, you'll find two additional spacious bedrooms with plenty of natural light and storage. The full basement with inside and outside entrances provides abundant storage, laundry facilities, and endless possibilities for future finishing. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped and fully fenced backyard complete with a storage shed, patio area, and plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or play. Additional features include hardwood, laminate, and ceramic flooring, central air conditioning, natural gas heat, insulated windows, private driveway parking, and a convenient location close to East Brunswick's highly rated schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and major commuter routes. Don't miss this opportunity to own a wonderful home that offers comfort, versatility, and exceptional value in the heart of East Brunswick.
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
$5,118/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,825
- Utilities
- $528
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,478
Property tax + insurance$1,145
PMI / 2nd mortgage$202
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,618/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$539,900
Down payment
$26,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$512,905
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Baseboard Cast Iron, Radiators-Hot Water, Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan, Separate Control
Water
Private
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,268
MLS #
2617279R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherRefrigeratorRangeKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomAtticNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsPatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowFencing/WallStorage ShedYardInsulated Pane Windows
Community
Curbs
Parking
1 Car WidthConcrete2 Cars DeepDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchPatio
Pool
None
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Interior Lot, Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08816
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,133 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,421 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 24,969 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 26,164 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 9,000 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 25,800 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,198 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,344 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,204 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 17,852 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.85 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 38.66 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $86,786 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $104,879 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $36,929 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $68,802 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $72,998 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.81% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8816
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Listing information last refreshed 6/10/2026. Provided courtesy of AIM REALTY CORP. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.