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468 Brook Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879

$680,000

4 beds 3 baths 2,200 sqft Built 197011 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to your dream home! Nestled on a spacious corner lot in a highly desirable neighborhood, 468 Brook Ave is a beautifully maintained, move-in ready ranch-style home that effortlessly combines classic charm with modern convenience. From the moment you arrive, the striking wood shingle exterior and inviting open porch deliver exceptional curb appeal. Step inside this expansive and find 10 beautifully appointed rooms, featuring 4 generous bedrooms and 2.5 bathroomsperfectly designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining. Enjoy a warm and welcoming layout that features a spacious living room and a cozy family room accented by a beautiful fireplace, perfect for chilly evenings. For the chef's delight, the heart of the home boasts a fantastic eat-in kitchen fully equipped with premium appliances, including a dishwasher, gas range/oven, and microwave. Bonus square footage! The lower level is a true standout, featuring a spacious recreation room, a convenient half bath, dedicated laundry facilities, and abundance of storage and utility space. Outdoor Oasis: Transition seamlessly to outdoor entertainment or relaxation with pool, deck, tiki bar, picnic table with a grill and a smoker.

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
$6,489/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,245
Principal + interest$4,381
Property tax + insurance$1,609
PMI / 2nd mortgage$255
Utilities
$565
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$143
$6,489/mo TLC
Budget$6,989/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$680,000
Down payment
$34,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$646,000
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1970
Lot size
0.1951 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Central
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$10,928
MLS #
2700134R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 BedroomsKitchen4 BedroomsBath FullBath SecondFamily RoomNone
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)DeckEnclosed Porch(es)Storage ShedYard
Parking
2 Car Width2 Cars DeepAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
PorchDeckEnclosed
Pool
Above Ground
Fireplace
Fireplace EquipmentFireplace ScreenWood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Corner Lot, Wooded

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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468 Brook Avenue · South Amboy — $680,000 · Certihomes