Closed$725,000
TLC ≈ $5,810/mo
2 2 2,148 sqft
135 Diamond Spring Drive, Monroe, NJ 08831
281 Mockingbird Drive, Monroe, NJ 08831
$519,000
2 beds 3 baths 2,103 sqft Built 19961 days on marketActive
About this home
One of the largest models in The Ponds, this well-maintained Spruce detached ranch offers over 2, 100 square feet of comfortable single-floor living, an updated kitchen, fresh paint, and brand new carpet throughout, all in Monroe Township's premier 55+ gated community. Featuring 2 generous bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath. Enjoy resort-style amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis, pickleball, and more, all within a beautifully landscaped, gated community. Water and sewer included in HOA. Just unpack and start living your best life!
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
$4,831/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,533
- Utilities
- $524
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,343
Property tax + insurance$995
PMI / 2nd mortgage$195
Heating + cooling$126
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$32
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,331/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$519,000
Down payment
$25,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$493,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1996
Lot size
0.0719 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$5,326
MLS #
2662179M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsBath MainDining RoomBath FullBath HalfFamily RoomKitchenLiving RoomNone
Community
ClubhouseFitness CenterOutdoor Pool
Parking
2 Car WidthDetached
Pool
Outdoor Pool
Fireplace
Decorative
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Interior Lot
Neighborhood — 08831
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,378 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 39.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 847 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 19,431 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 21,947 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 5,557 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 21,680 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,293 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 4,503 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,925 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 17,482 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.30 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 47.08 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 76.25% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8831
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