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157 Forest Drive #157, Piscataway, NJ 08854

$460,000

2 beds 2 baths 1,532 sqft Built 20053 days on marketActive

About this home

Conveniently located in the Birch Glen community in Piscataway NJ, this charming townhouse offers a comfortable and inviting living space. From the moment you enter the 2 story foyer, you are welcomed by the warmth of hardwood floors. As you make your way up to the main living area you are led into a dining room open to a large living room, that overlooks the foyer. The dining room flows into a beautiful eat-in kitchen with corian countertops, tiled backsplash, and hardwood flooring. Down the hall are 2 spacious bedrooms; the primary bedroom is natural light filled with a walk-in closet, full bath and balcony access. The second bedroom offers balcony access through glass sliders. A 2nd full bath, and laundry/utility complete this beautiful home. In addition, enjoy the Birch Glen amenities including the pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, and playground. Located approximately 11 minutes from Rutgers New Brunswick, and 15-20 minutes by car to NJ Transit access to NYC and Philadelphia. In addition, conveniently located to shopping and other fun things the area has to offer.

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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
$4,492/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,171
Principal + interest$2,963
Property tax + insurance$1,035
PMI / 2nd mortgage$173
Utilities
$523
Heating + cooling$126
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$32
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$4,492/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$508/mo
Purchase price
$460,000
Down payment
$23,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$437,000
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Townhouse, Condo/TH
Style
Townhouse, Traditional
Year built
2005
Lot size
0.0351 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,716
MLS #
2662216M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance Foyer2 BedroomsBath MainBath SecondDining RoomKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomNone
Exterior
DeckDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenInsulated Pane WindowsStorage Shed
Community
ClubhouseJog/Bike PathOutdoor PoolPlaygroundTennis Court(s)
Parking
UnassignedPaved
Patio & porch
Deck
Pool
Outdoor PoolIn Ground
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenGranite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
Full Bath
Accessibility
Ramp(s)Wide Doorways
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08854

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population54,5128,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19909.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,8541,137
Male27,2764,307,827147,432,321
Female27,2364,525,010151,655,844
Never Married13,5301,965,81163,775,926
Married23,4873,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,901391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,843515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,599529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,7183,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.822.732.60
Medial Age33.4337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$78,885$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$87,948$83,312$63,629
P C I$30,304$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,256$52,505$41,133
A T H E$64,485$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J79.32%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8854

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157 Forest Drive #157 · Piscataway — $460,000 · Certihomes