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148 Woodland Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

$467,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,526 sqft Built 19520 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to 148 Woodland Road! This charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is nestled in Piscataway's sought-after Lake Nelson community. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for your next investment opportunity, this home offers incredible value in an unbeatable location. Just one block from Lake Nelson, you'll enjoy easy access to scenic water views and outdoor recreation, and close enough that you can practically throw a rock from the front porch into the lake. Right next door, you'll find a neighborhood park featuring swings, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a roller hockey rink, making this an ideal setting for just about anyone who's into fun activities. Inside, the home is practically move-in ready while still offering plenty of opportunity to personalize and renovate over time. The spacious backyard backs to a wooded lot, providing additional privacy and a great space for entertaining, barbecues, or simply relaxing with friends and neighbors. Conveniently located near Rutgers University, Route 287, the Turnpike, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home combines comfort, convenience, and long-term potential. Private 1 car width driveway. Property is being sold AS-IS.

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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
$4,605/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,258
Principal + interest$3,008
Property tax + insurance$1,075
PMI / 2nd mortgage$175
Utilities
$579
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$4,605/mo TLC
Budget$5,105/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$467,000
Down payment
$23,350 (5%)
Loan amount
$443,650
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Two Story
Year built
1952
Lot size
0.287 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, See Remarks
Cooling
Central Air, See Remarks
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,135
MLS #
2618247R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherMicrowaveGas Water Heater
Interior
Skylight2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath Full1 BedroomBath HalfDenNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageAttached
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, See Remarks
Roof
Asphalt, See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple, See Remarks

Lot features

See Remarks, Wooded

Neighborhood — 08854

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population54,5128,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19909.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,8541,137
Male27,2764,307,827147,432,321
Female27,2364,525,010151,655,844
Never Married13,5301,965,81163,775,926
Married23,4873,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,901391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,843515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,599529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,7183,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.822.732.60
Medial Age33.4337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$78,885$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$87,948$83,312$63,629
P C I$30,304$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,256$52,505$41,133
A T H E$64,485$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J79.32%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8854

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148 Woodland Road · Piscataway — $467,000 · Certihomes