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243-245 Monmouth Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520

$449,500

0 beds 2 baths Built 192618 days on marketClosed

About this home

Exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Hightstown! This large side-by-side duplex offers two spacious units with parking for 8+ cars, each unit features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with living space spread across two floors plus an attic, providing excellent potential for owner occupants, investors, value-add buyers or landlords. The left-side unit is in fair condition and has an open concept layout with a living room, dining area, and kitchen on the main level. The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and access to the attic. The right-side unit requires a complete renovation and presents an excellent opportunity to customize the current configuration and add significant value. Entry to the right hand side unit should be made with extreme caution and is recommended only with a licensed contractor present. A Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed by all parties prior to entering this unit that is attached to this listing and I have a video available. The basement is accessible from within each unit and has an extenal exterior bilco doors. Each basement contains two above-ground oil tanks for each unit. Property is being sold strictly AS IS. Buyer is responsible for conducting their own due diligence and any municipal requirements. A rare opportunity for residential buyer, investors or contractors looking to renovate and maximize the potential of this oversized two-family property in a desirable Mercer County

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Your estimated payment
$4,174/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,845
Principal + interest$2,039
Property tax + insurance$1,637
PMI / 2nd mortgage$169
Utilities
$590
Heating + cooling$158
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$124
Car insurance + maintenance$124
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,174/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$826/mo
Purchase price
$449,500
Down payment
$22,475 (5%)
Loan amount
$427,025
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
2 Family
Style
Year built
1926
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Steam, Steam
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$12,103
MLS #
2700741R
County
Mercer

At a glance

Basement

Home features

Appliances
Water Heater(Electric)Water Heater
Interior
Unit 1(Dining Room3 BedroomsKitchenLiving Room1 1/2 BathsSee Remarks)Unit 2(Dining Room3 BedroomsKitchenLiving Room1 1/2 Baths)
Exterior
Porch(es) - OpenStorage ShedYardPorch
Patio & porch
Porch(es) - OpenPorch
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08520

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population40,4158,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199035.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,6861,137
Male20,0154,307,827147,432,321
Female20,4004,525,010151,655,844
Never Married7,0261,965,81163,775,926
Married18,8853,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,624391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,753515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,390529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,5523,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.752.732.60
Medial Age36.2037.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$81,713$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$109,000$83,312$63,629
P C I$39,522$30,662$24,529
M D I$65,182$52,505$41,133
A T H E$75,019$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J75.93%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8520

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