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311 Prospect Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879

$530,000

3 beds 2 baths Built 19350 days on marketActive

About this home

Charming 2-story Colonial on a private 50' x 100' lot backing to woods. Enjoy outdoor living with a paver patio, deck, and above-ground pool (As is). The eat-in kitchen features wood cabinetry and a chef-quality gas range, while the spacious formal dining room and living room with a fieldstone wood-burning fireplace are perfect for entertaining. High-end hardwood floors enhance the main level. The oversized primary suite offers ample space for a king-size bedroom set and features a private bath with a jetted tub. Additional highlights include a high-ceiling basement ideal for storage, a workshop, or home gym, first-floor laundry, a multi-zone boiler, tankless water heater, central air on the second floor, and a mini-split system on the first floor. Conveniently located just 1.7 miles from Garden State Parkway Exit 120 and minutes from Laurence Harbor's waterfront park, fishing piers, and boardwalk.

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
$5,019/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,719
Principal + interest$3,414
Property tax + insurance$1,106
PMI / 2nd mortgage$199
Utilities
$565
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$143
$5,019/mo TLC
Budget$5,519/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$530,000
Down payment
$26,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$503,500
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1935
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,537
MLS #
2617743R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRangeWasherWater Softener OwnedGas Water Heater
Interior
FirealarmWatersoftener OwnedKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath FullDining Room3 BedroomsAttic
Exterior
DeckPatioFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteAdditional ParkingDriveway
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Fireplace
Fireplace ScreenWood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Living Dining ComboFormal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting AreaFull Bath
Accessibility
Stall Shower
Security
Fire Alarm
Spa
Bath
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08879

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population16,1528,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19904.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,9391,137
Male8,0324,307,827147,432,321
Female8,1214,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,6091,965,81163,775,926
Married6,4923,647,435123,120,365
Separated552391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,045515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,224529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,9813,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.682.732.60
Medial Age37.1137.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$60,229$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$68,862$83,312$63,629
P C I$25,517$30,662$24,529
M D I$49,839$52,505$41,133
A T H E$54,454$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.61%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8879

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311 Prospect Avenue · South Amboy — $530,000 · Certihomes