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48 5 th Street, Fords, NJ 08863

$699,900

0 beds 2 baths Built 19151 days on marketActive

About this home

Exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully renovated two-family home in the heart of Fords, NJ! This spacious, move-in-ready property is ideal for both investors and owner-occupants seeking rental income. Each unit features 2 bedrooms, a bright and inviting living room, a dedicated dining area, a stunning kitchen with elegant quartz countertops, and the convenience of its own private laundry. Thoughtfully updated throughout, both apartments offer modern finishes and comfortable living spaces. Additional highlights include a full basement providing ample storage or future possibilities, a private backyard perfect for outdoor enjoyment, and separate living spaces designed for today's lifestyle. Conveniently located near major highways, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and schools, this property offers an ideal location for commuters while providing easy access to everything you need. Vacant and ready for immediate occupancydon't miss this turnkey opportunity to own a beautifully renovated multi-family home in a highly desirable location!

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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
$6,572/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,358
Principal + interest$4,509
Property tax + insurance$1,587
PMI / 2nd mortgage$262
Utilities
$522
Heating + cooling$124
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$158
$6,572/mo TLC
Budget$7,072/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$699,900
Down payment
$34,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$664,905
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
2 Family
Style
Year built
1915
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
A/C Central - All, Unit 1(A/C Central), Unit 2(A/C Central)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$9,894
MLS #
2701368R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement

Home features

Appliances
Water Heater(Gas)Water HeaterUnit 1(DryerRange/OvenRefrigeratorWasher)Unit 2(DryerRange/OvenRefrigeratorWasher)
Interior
Unit 1(Dining Room2 BedroomsKitchenLaundry Hookup1 BathLiving Room)Unit 2(Dining Room2 BedroomsKitchenLaundry Hookup1 BathLiving Room)
Exterior
DeckStorage ShedYard
Parking
Paved
Patio & porch
Deck
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08863

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population14,8498,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,0421,137
Male7,2194,307,827147,432,321
Female7,6304,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9061,965,81163,775,926
Married6,7483,647,435123,120,365
Separated521391,23912,639,686
Widowed917515,17215,467,586
Divorced960529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,6573,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.622.732.60
Medial Age37.0237.1535.46
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 R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.51%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8863

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48 5 th Street · Fords — $699,900 · Certihomes