Closed$249,900
TLC ≈ $2,453/mo
1 1 700 sqft
420 Lawton Place, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
355 Parker Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$450,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,336 sqft Built 19216 days on marketActive
About this home
Commuter's Dream in South Amboy! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath Colonial-style home with Garage. This home is perfectly situated in a highly sought-after South Amboy neighborhood. Featuring a classic enclosed jalousie window porch, this home welcomes you with timeless character and warmth. The main level offers an effortless flow between the spacious living room and formal dining room, both featuring low-maintenance laminate flooring. The bright, eat-in kitchen comes fully equipped with an included appliance package, making it move-in ready. Rear mud room and hallway with a linen closet. Upstairs, you will find 3 comfortable bedrooms. The master bedroom has a walk in closet and off the hallway is a full bath in addition to the 2nd full bathroom downstairs. Incredible storage solutions abound with a full basement and a convenient walk-up attic providing ample extra space. Additional highlights include window blinds, a 1-car detached garage, and a home ready for your personal touch (no central AC). Unbeatable location for commuters and lifestyle enthusiasts alike! Enjoy unparalleled convenience with close proximity to the South Amboy Train Station, the NY Waterway Ferry, vibrant downtown shopping, local dining, and immediate access to all major highways (Garden State Parkway, Rt 9, and NJ Turnpike). Don't miss the opportunity to make this South Amboy gem your own!Home sold in as is condition.
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
$4,484/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,193
- Utilities
- $487
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,899
Property tax + insurance$1,125
PMI / 2nd mortgage$169
Heating + cooling$89
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$516/mo
Purchase price
$450,000
Down payment
$22,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$427,500
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1921
Lot size
0.0803 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Steam
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,000
MLS #
2700043R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsShades-ExistingKitchenLiving RoomBath FullOther Room(s)Dining Room3 BedroomsBath MainAtticUnfinished/Other Room
Exterior
Enclosed Porch(es)Yard
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepGarageDetached
Patio & porch
Enclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Interior Lot
Neighborhood — 08879
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,152 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 4.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,939 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 8,032 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 8,121 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,609 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,492 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 552 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,045 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,224 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,981 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.11 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.61% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8879
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