Closed$420,000
TLC ≈ $3,702/mo
3 2 1,120 sqft
101 Marjorie Street, Aberdeen, NJ 07721
244 Armstrong Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$399,777
5 beds 1 baths —0 days on marketActive
About this home
Handyman Special! Instant Equity To Be Earned! Welcome to 244 Armstrong Street in South Amboy, offering a fantastic opportunity! This home needs some TLC but has so much potential! The main level features a spacious living room, dining room, nicely sized kitchen, two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a bonus room. The second level offers three additional bedrooms. The exterior features a large backyard, private driveway parking, and a beautiful neighborhood setting. This home is being sold in as-is condition, and the seller will make no repairs. The buyer is responsible for the CO, if required. There is tremendous value-add potential for the new owner, and opportunities like this are rare in today's market. Location is key! Situated in one of South Amboy's most desirable neighborhoods, this home is conveniently located near the South Amboy train station, bus routes, major highways, parks, and playgrounds. So much to offer and will not last! Call today to schedule your private showing!
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
$3,940/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,682
- Utilities
- $433
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,575
Property tax + insurance$957
PMI / 2nd mortgage$150
Heating + cooling$87
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,060/mo
Purchase price
$399,777
Down payment
$19,989 (5%)
Loan amount
$379,788
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Year built
—
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, See Remarks
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), See Remarks
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,528
MLS #
2701155R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRange
Interior
2 Bedrooms3 BedroomsOther Room(s)
Exterior
Enclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Patio & porch
Enclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
See Remarks
Neighborhood — 08879
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,152 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 4.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,939 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 8,032 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 8,121 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,609 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,492 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 552 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,045 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,224 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,981 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.11 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.61% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8879
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