Closed$749,000
TLC ≈ $5,844/mo
4 3 2,368 sqft
12 Holmes Avenue, Monroe, NJ 08831
25 Lake Avenue, Helmetta, NJ 08828
$599,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,656 sqft Built 190724 days on marketActive
About this home
Rare 4-bedroom Colonial featuring a first-floor bedroom and full bath opposite bedroom, making it ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or convenient one-level living. The enclosed front porch serves as a versatile extension of the homeperfect for a home office, playroom, or relaxing retreat. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a large eat-in area, and a separate pantry, while the formal dining room is ideal for entertaining. Step outside to a huge sun-soaked deck overlooking a private, fenced backyard surrounded by greeneryperfect for gatherings or quiet evenings. With an abundance of storage in the attic and basement, this home offers the space and convenience today's buyers are looking for, conveniently located near Helmetta Lake, parks, and downtown Helmetta.
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
$5,535/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,307
- Utilities
- $494
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,859
Property tax + insurance$1,223
PMI / 2nd mortgage$225
Heating + cooling$110
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$6,035/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$599,000
Down payment
$29,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$569,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1907
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,436
MLS #
2617465R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Blinds1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomFlorida Room3 BedroomsAtticNone
Exterior
DeckEnclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
DeckEnclosed
Kitchen
PantryEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08828
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,736 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 76.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,527 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 866 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 870 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 337 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 785 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 31 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 57 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 184 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 716 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.99 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $68,616 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $68,664 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $28,320 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $56,145 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $54,381 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 73.63% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8828
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Listing information last refreshed 6/12/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.