Closed$825,000
TLC ≈ $6,517/mo
0 2 2,350 sqft
7 Myrtle Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
42 Mildred Lane, Fords, NJ 08863
$699,999
4 beds 3 baths — Built 19492 days on marketActive
About this home
Experience refined living at 42 Mildred Lane, where timeless style meets modern comfort. Thoughtfully and beautifully updated throughout, this move-in-ready residence showcases quality finishes, elegant design, and a seamless blend of sophistication and functionality. The heart of the home features a beautifully renovated kitchen with contemporary finishes, complemented by updated bathrooms, stylish flooring, and carefully selected details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Every space has been designed with comfort and everyday living in mind. The finished basement expands the home's versatility, offering exceptional space for entertaining, a media room, home office, fitness area, possible multi generational living or additional recreation. Whether hosting family and friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this residence adapts effortlessly to your lifestyle. Outside, enjoy a private backyard with plenty of room for outdoor gatherings, relaxation, and seasonal enjoyment. As an added bonus, homeowners have the opportunity to join the Highland Grove Pool and Spray Park through optional membership, providing convenient access to popular neighborhood recreational amenities (membership fees and availability may apply). Ideally located near shopping, dining, major highways, and public transportation, 42 Mildred Lane offers the perfect balance of luxury, convenience, and everyday comfort. This is a home where every detail has been thoughtfully consideredsimply move in and begin your next chapter.
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
$6,586/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $6,383
- Utilities
- $502
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$4,509
Property tax + insurance$1,611
PMI / 2nd mortgage$263
Heating + cooling$114
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$7,086/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$699,999
Down payment
$35,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$664,999
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1949
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$10,744
MLS #
2700637R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)2 BedroomsBath FullBath MainOther Room(s)None
Exterior
PatioFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDriveway
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian Countertops
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Spa
Private
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Wooded
Neighborhood — 08863
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,849 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 8.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 8,042 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 7,219 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 7,630 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,906 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,748 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 521 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 917 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 960 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,657 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.62 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.02 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $70,869 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $78,507 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $29,942 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $57,728 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $59,571 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.51% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8863
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