Closed$2,500
TLC ≈ $270/mo
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107 Macarthur Avenue #1, Sayreville, NJ 08872
50 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
$500,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,229 sqft Built 19543 days on marketActive
About this home
3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Cape Cod in a desirable East Brunswick neighborhood, close to East Brunswick high school. With convenient access to major highways, shopping, dining, and public transportation, this home checks all the boxes for comfortable suburban living. The first floor features a bright living room, an updated kitchen, two bedrooms, and an updated full bathroom. Note that one of the first-floor bedrooms is currently being used as a dining room, giving you a sense of just how versatile this floor plan can be. Step through the kitchen side door onto a large deck overlooking a fully fenced, private backyard- perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or letting the kids and pets roam freely. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile loft area, a third bedroom, a half bathroom, and attic storage space. The full basement provides even more storage along with laundry area. Additional highlights include a 2-car wide driveway, most windows replaced, and two brand new storm doors. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own in one of East Brunswick's most convenient and sought-after locations!
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
$4,888/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,606
- Utilities
- $478
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,221
Property tax + insurance$1,197
PMI / 2nd mortgage$188
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$33
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,388/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$500,000
Down payment
$25,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$475,000
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1954
Lot size
0.1515 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,399
MLS #
2662230M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Home features
Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsBath MainKitchenLiving Room1 BedroomBath HalfNone
Exterior
DeckFencing/WallYard
Parking
2 Car Width
Patio & porch
Deck
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
See Remarks
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 6/15/2026. Provided courtesy of CENTURY 21 SYLVIA GEIST AGENCY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.