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5 Forest Park Terrace, Monroe, NJ 08831

$549,900

3 beds 2 baths 1,392 sqft Built 19690 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained ranch nestled in sought-after Mill Lake Manor. A charming covered front porch sets the tone for the warm and inviting interior, where a spacious living room welcomes you inside and flows seamlessly into the converted garageoffering incredible flexibility as a family room, home office, playroom, or even a potential fourth bedroom. The formal dining room is perfectly positioned for entertaining, featuring sliding doors to the expansive deck and an open layout to the updated kitchen. Here you'll find granite countertops, classic white cabinetry, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of workspace for everyday living. Down the hall, you'll appreciate thoughtful storage with both a coat closet and linen closet, as well as pull-down attic stairs for additional storage. The updated main bath features a stylish fiberglass shower with glass doors and a spacious vanity. Two generously sized bedrooms offer ceiling fans and large closets, while the primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with a huge double closet, ceiling fan, and a private en suite bath complete with a stall shower and modern vanity. A convenient laundry room just off the kitchen adds to the home's functionality. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard featuring a spacious deckperfect for entertaining, relaxing, or summer barbecuesalong with a storage shed for all your outdoor essentials. Enhanced by updated vinyl siding with attractive stone accents, this move-in-ready home is ideally located just moments from the Community Center, scenic Mill Lake, and Woodland Schools. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 18, Route 9, and nearby NYC Park & Ride locations. This is the perfect place to call home!

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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
$5,208/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,956
Principal + interest$3,542
Property tax + insurance$1,208
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Utilities
$454
Heating + cooling$89
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$34
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,208/mo TLC
Budget$5,708/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$549,900
Down payment
$27,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$522,405
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1969
Lot size
0.222 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,921
MLS #
2770072M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsBath MainDining RoomBath FullFamily RoomKitchenLiving RoomAtticNone
Exterior
CurbsDeckSidewalk
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car Width
Patio & porch
Deck
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Corner Lot

Neighborhood — 08831

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population41,3788,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199039.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8471,137
Male19,4314,307,827147,432,321
Female21,9474,525,010151,655,844
Never Married5,5571,965,81163,775,926
Married21,6803,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,293391,23912,639,686
Widowed4,503515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,925529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,4823,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.302.732.60
Medial Age47.0837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$66,482$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$85,196$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,960$30,662$24,529
M D I$54,931$52,505$41,133
A T H E$62,833$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J76.25%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8831

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5 Forest Park Terrace · Monroe — $549,900 · Certihomes