Closed$2,800
TLC ≈ $528/mo
4 1 —
4 Brant Street, South River, NJ 08882
68 Herbert Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
$500,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,348 sqft Built 19583 days on marketActive
About this home
Opportunity awaits in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch located on a fantastic lot in desirable East Brunswick! Offering 1, 348 square feet plus a full basement, this home is ready for its next chapter. Ideal for cash buyers, contractors, investors, or anyone looking to create a custom home tailored to their vision. The home requires renovation, with one bathroom not functioning, and is being sold strictly as-is. The spacious lot offers endless possibilities, including potential expansion or the opportunity to build up (buyer to perform all due diligence and verify with township). Conveniently located near East Brunswick's highly rated schools, shopping, restaurants, parks, major highways, and NYC transportation. Whether you're looking for your next project, investment opportunity, or a chance to create your dream home, this property offers exceptional potential in a sought-after location. Cash offers only. Showings start 6/18.
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
$5,153/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,846
- Utilities
- $528
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,221
Property tax + insurance$1,437
PMI / 2nd mortgage$188
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,653/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
Ranch
Year built
1958
Lot size
0.3409 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$11,219
MLS #
2615847R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (2)
Home features
Appliances
DryerRefrigeratorRangeOvenWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainBath OtherDining RoomNone
Exterior
PatioEnclosed Porch(es)
Parking
GarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDriveway
Patio & porch
PatioEnclosed
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
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 6/18/2026. Provided courtesy of WEICHERT CO REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.