Closed$399,999
TLC ≈ $3,213/mo
2 1 773 sqft
5 Soden Lane, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
3 Romero Court, Monroe, NJ 08831
$769,000
4 beds 4 baths 3,608 sqft Built 1978100 days on marketActive
About this home
Live, Work and Grow- all from one exceptional home. This beautiful and meticulously cared for center-home colonial offers 3608 sq ft of versatile living space with 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half bathrooms, perfectly suited for today's lifestyle. The home features a formal dining room, an inviting living room, a large comfortable family room with a wood burning fireplace and in eat-in kitchen with plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. A unique highlight of this property is the approximately 1200 sq ft portion of the home- currently utilized as a business- with it's own private entrance. Whether you are an entrepreneur, e-commerce operator, professional creator, or simply need dedicated workspace, this flexible space provides a rare opportunity to keep work close to home without sacrificing your residential living areas. It can also be easily adapted for recreational, multigenerational or other permitted uses. Situated on a desirable corner lot, the property offers a spacious backyard, ample parking, and a prime Monroe Township location close to shopping, dining, great schools and major commuting routes. For the buyer searching for more than an ordinary colonial, this home offers the space, versatility, and potential to create the lifestyle you have been dreaming of. Includes a one-year America's Preferred Home Warranty. ( Buyer to conduct due diligence regarding any intended use, zoning requirements, permits and approvals. )
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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Your estimated payment
$5,961/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,715
- Utilities
- $606
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,488
Property tax + insurance$1,939
PMI / 2nd mortgage$288
Heating + cooling$141
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$6,461/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$769,000
Down payment
$38,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$730,550
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1978
Lot size
0.3134 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$13,220
MLS #
2618127R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherElectric Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomBath HalfLiving RoomOther Room(s)DenDining Room4 BedroomsBath FullNone
Exterior
BarbecueLawn SprinklersDeck
Parking
AsphaltDriveway
Patio & porch
Deck
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full Bath
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Corner Lot, Wooded
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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