Closed$3,300
TLC ≈ $640/mo
4 3 1,536 sqft
438 Belgrade Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
23 Hearthstone Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863
$575,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,142 sqft Built 19490 days on marketActive
About this home
Home Sweet Home! Charming 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Split with Master Suite, Partial Finished Basement, Full Walk-up Attic, and 1 Car Garage in sought after Fords could be the one for you! Beautifully maintained inside and out with curb appeal in a great neighborhood, just pack your bags and move right in. The light and bright main level features a spacious living room with hardwood floors that shine, which flows seamlessly into the elegant formal dining room for easy entertaining. Sizable eat-in-kitchen offers ample cabinet storage, gorgeous granite counters, and access to the rear deck for easy al fresco dining. Head upstairs to find the main full bath with jacuzzi tub along with all 3 generous bedrooms with lighted ceiling fans for added comfort, inc the Master Suite. MBR boasts its own ensuite 1/2 bath. Finished lower level holds a versatile den that makes a great home office, along with a multi-use bonus room that is great for extra storage, a craft room, playroom, etc. Partial finished basement boasts ample storage space, a workshop area, laundry facilities and utilities. Plush, park-like backyard makes summer barbecues a breeze, offering a large multi-tier deck, a stunning above-ground pool with deck, and storage shed, completely fenced-in for your privacy and comfort. 1 car garage with double wide driveway protects from the elements and offers plenty of guest parking. All in a great location, just steps to the elementary school, the public transit but line, shopping, dining and more. Don't miss out! *Coming Soon - Showings begin Saturday 7/25*
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
$5,547/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,289
- Utilities
- $468
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,704
Property tax + insurance$1,369
PMI / 2nd mortgage$216
Heating + cooling$72
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$6,047/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$575,000
Down payment
$28,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$546,250
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Level
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.1194 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,711
MLS #
2701237R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsEntrance FoyerKitchenLiving RoomDining Room3 BedroomsBath HalfBath FullAtticLibrary/OfficeOther Room(s)
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsDeckPatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowSidewalkFencing/WallStorage ShedYardInsulated Pane Windows
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAdditional ParkingAsphaltGarageAttachedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatio
Pool
Above Ground
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorHalf Bath
Spa
Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Level, Near Public Transit
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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Listing information last refreshed 7/25/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.