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271 Main Street, South River, NJ 08882

$525,000

4 beds 2 baths 2,310 sqft0 days on marketActive

About this home

Step back in time while enjoying the space and character you've been searching for in this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on an oversized 50x247 property. Built in 1890, this home is filled with timeless details including beautiful hardwood flooring, custom molding, and unique architectural features throughout. The inviting front entry leads to a private office, perfect for working from home. The first-floor bedroom offers a stunning double-sided fireplace shared with the formal dining room, creating warmth and character rarely found in today's homes. The kitchen features vaulted ceilings, beautiful wood cabinetry, and built-in appliances, while a spacious full bathroom with a convenient laundry area completes the main level. The large living room overlooks the backyard and provides direct access to an outdoor oasis featuring a huge deck, paver patio with a built-in bar, detached two-car garage, and an expansive grassy yard with plenty of room for recreation, entertaining, or future possibilities. Upstairs you'll find three additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. One bedroom offers access to a full attic ready to be finished for additional living space or utilized as abundant storage. A full basement provides even more storage options. Conveniently located close to major highways, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this one-of-a-kind home blends historic charm with modern functionality in one of the area's most desirable communities.

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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
$5,052/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,729
Principal + interest$3,382
Property tax + insurance$1,150
PMI / 2nd mortgage$197
Utilities
$628
Heating + cooling$177
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,052/mo TLC
Budget$5,552/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$525,000
Down payment
$26,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$498,750
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Traditional
Year built
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Electric, Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,018
MLS #
2617374R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightVaulted Ceiling(s)1 BedroomEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath FullDining Room3 BedroomsAtticUnfinished/Other Room
Exterior
Outbuilding(s)DeckPatioYard
Parking
3 Cars DeepAdditional ParkingAsphaltGarageDetachedDrivewayOpenPaved
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping

Neighborhood — 08882

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population13,0678,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199012.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density4,5341,137
Male6,4994,307,827147,432,321
Female6,5684,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9481,965,81163,775,926
Married5,6283,647,435123,120,365
Separated407391,23912,639,686
Widowed687515,17215,467,586
Divorced792529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold4,7773,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.732.732.60
Medial Age36.1537.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$57,692$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$65,642$83,312$63,629
P C I$24,056$30,662$24,529
M D I$48,231$52,505$41,133
A T H E$52,683$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J75.36%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8882

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271 Main Street · South River — $525,000 · Certihomes