Closed$799,900
TLC ≈ $6,254/mo
3 5 2,400 sqft
7 Lake Avenue, Helmetta, NJ 08828
256 Adirondack Avenue, Spotswood, NJ 08884
$499,900
3 beds 2 baths 1,407 sqft Built 19640 days on marketActive
About this home
Opportunity awaits in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering great potential for a first-time buyer or anyone looking to add their personal touch. Features include a first-floor primary suite with attached full bath, partially finished basement, oversized garage, and abundant storage throughout. Enjoy a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or play. A solid home with great bones and room to make it your own!
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
$5,149/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,852
- Utilities
- $506
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,220
Property tax + insurance$1,445
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Heating + cooling$91
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,649/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,900
Down payment
$24,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,905
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1964
Lot size
0.1837 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$11,289
MLS #
2662235M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomDining RoomBath FullFamily RoomKitchenLaundry Room2 BedroomsOther Room(s)None
Exterior
Open Porch(es)PatioStorage Shed
Parking
2 Car Width2 Cars DeepConcreteAttached
Patio & porch
PorchPatio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Not Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Dining L
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08884
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,894 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 3.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 3,156 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 3,828 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 4,066 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 1,444 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 3,725 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 166 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 625 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 464 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 3,098 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.54 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 39.47 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $61,994 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $77,145 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,276 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $51,446 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $58,915 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 74.78% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8884
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Listing information last refreshed 6/11/2026. Provided courtesy of CENTURY 21 THOMSON & CO via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.