Closed$799,900
TLC ≈ $6,254/mo
3 5 2,400 sqft
7 Lake Avenue, Helmetta, NJ 08828
85 Pergola Avenue, Monroe, NJ 08831
$349,900
2 beds 1 baths 1,210 sqft Built 19190 days on marketActive
About this home
Opportunity awaits! Situated on a level lot with a detached one-car garage, this two-bedroom home is full of potential and ready for your personal touch. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or start from scratch on the home of your dreams, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy all the benefits of living in Monroe, including its highly regarded schools, low property taxes, convenient location, and strong sense of community. With a spacious, private yard this home offers a rare chance to build equity, and customize a home to fit your vision. Bring your imagination and unlock the potential this property has to offer. Being sold strictly as-is.
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
$3,629/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,280
- Utilities
- $498
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,254
Property tax + insurance$895
PMI / 2nd mortgage$131
Heating + cooling$87
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,371/mo
Purchase price
$349,900
Down payment
$17,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$332,405
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1919
Lot size
0.82 ac
Stories
1
Heating
See Remarks
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,400
MLS #
2662249M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Home features
Interior
2 BedroomsDining RoomBath FullFamily RoomKitchenAtticNone
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphalt
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
See Remarks
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
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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Listing information last refreshed 6/11/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.