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20 Cliff Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863

$699,999

4 beds 3 baths 1,674 sqft Built 199867 days on marketActive

About this home

Gorgeous 1-Family Home featuring 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a fully finished basement, offering plenty of space for comfortable living, entertaining, and working from home. This beautifully maintained home showcases hardwood flooring, tile finishes, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The main living area features a stunning custom designer accent wall with modern wood slat detailing, built-in floating shelves, and an electric fireplace, creating a stylish and inviting focal point. Large windows fill the home with natural light, enhancing the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The spacious finished basement provides endless possibilities and is ideal for a recreation room, media room, home office, fitness area, or additional gathering space. Enjoy substantial energy savings with owner-owned solar panels, helping reduce electric costs year-round through monthly utility credits based on usage. Located across from protected land and just steps from a city park, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to major highways, public transportation, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. The four generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for growing households, guests, or dedicated office space. The primary suite offers a private retreat, while the additional bedrooms are spacious and well-appointed. Meticulously cared for and truly move-in ready, this home combines modern upgrades, energy efficiency, generous living space, and an excellent location. Whether you're looking for room to grow, work from home, entertain, or simply enjoy a turnkey property, this exceptional residence is ready for its next owner to call home.

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Your estimated payment
$5,425/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,186
Principal + interest$3,175
Property tax + insurance$1,748
PMI / 2nd mortgage$263
Utilities
$524
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,425/mo TLC
Budget$5,925/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$699,999
Down payment
$35,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$664,999
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1998
Lot size
0.1019 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$12,652
MLS #
2617963R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomDining Room4 BedroomsBath FullBath MainNone
Exterior
Patio
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen IslandEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s)Half Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08863

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population14,8498,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,0421,137
Male7,2194,307,827147,432,321
Female7,6304,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9061,965,81163,775,926
Married6,7483,647,435123,120,365
Separated521391,23912,639,686
Widowed917515,17215,467,586
Divorced960529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,6573,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.622.732.60
Medial Age37.0237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$70,869$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$78,507$83,312$63,629
P C I$29,942$30,662$24,529
M D I$57,728$52,505$41,133
A T H E$59,571$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.51%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8863

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