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766 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

$549,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,400 sqft Built 19300 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this charming "Storybook" English Cottage in the heart of Rahway! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly blends classic character with modern updates. Step inside to find a spacious living room featuring a gas fireplace and elegant molding, flowing into a formal dining room perfect for entertaining. The updated kitchen shines with a lovely ceramic backsplash and newer flooring. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the home. Enjoy three seasons on the enclosed porch or head to the fenced backyard, which features a deck and detached garage. Ideally located just minutes from the NJ Transit station and Rahway's vibrant downtown shops, dining and Performing Arts District. Perfect for commuters! Don't miss this opportunity to own in a sought-after neighborhood!

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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
$5,537/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,249
Principal + interest$3,537
Property tax + insurance$1,506
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Utilities
$485
Heating + cooling$81
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$148
Car insurance + maintenance$148
Other (entertainment)
$157
$5,537/mo TLC
Budget$6,037/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$549,000
Down payment
$27,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$521,550
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Two Story
Year built
1930
Lot size
0.1 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$11,500
MLS #
2700243R
County
Union

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsHigh CeilingsEntrance FoyerBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily RoomFlorida Room3 BedroomsBath FullAttic
Exterior
DeckPatio
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltDetachedDrivewayPaved
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsPantry
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 07065

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population27,5778,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density6,7541,137
Male13,2524,307,827147,432,321
Female14,3254,525,010151,655,844
Never Married6,4001,965,81163,775,926
Married10,5533,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,279391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,860515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,839529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold10,4013,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.642.732.60
Medial Age37.1237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$57,792$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$68,933$83,312$63,629
P C I$26,331$30,662$24,529
M D I$48,159$52,505$41,133
A T H E$54,395$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J75.14%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7065

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766 Central Avenue · Rahway — $549,000 · Certihomes