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27 5th Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872

$499,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,200 sqft Built 19530 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this charming and beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod, perfectly situated on a quiet, private dead-end street in one of Sayreville's desirable residential neighborhoods. Offering a flexible floor plan, spacious rooms, and endless potential, this home is ready for its next owner to move right in and make it their own. Enter into a spacious and inviting living room that creates the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining guests. The eat-in kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring beautiful cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space for everyday dining. Just off the kitchen is a separate dining room that offers exceptional versatility. Easily converted into a fourth bedroom with the simple installation of a door, this flexible space can adapt to your changing lifestyle, whether you need an additional bedroom, home office, or playroom. The first floor is also home to the full bathroom, providing added convenience. The second level offers two generously sized bedrooms along with a convenient powder room, creating a comfortable and practical layout for family and guests alike. The full unfinished basement provides excellent storage today while offering incredible potential to be finished into additional living space in the future, whether you envision a recreation room, home gym, media room, or office. Outside, you'll find a spacious backyard with an open layout, providing endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, outdoor recreation, or creating your own private backyard retreat. Located in the highly sought-after Borough of Sayreville, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of suburban living with outstanding convenience. Residents appreciate the community's excellent parks and recreation programs, easy access to major highways including Routes 9, 35, the Garden State Parkway, and the NJ Turnpike, as well as nearby shopping, restaurants, schools, and public transportation options for commuting to New York City.

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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
$4,784/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,497
Principal + interest$3,215
Property tax + insurance$1,095
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Utilities
$483
Heating + cooling$87
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$143
$4,784/mo TLC
Budget$5,284/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,000
Down payment
$24,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,050
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1953
Lot size
0.1435 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,204
MLS #
2770182M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomDining RoomBath FullKitchenLiving Room2 BedroomsBath HalfNone
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphalt
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Dead - End Street

Neighborhood — 08872

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population14,4528,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,5181,137
Male7,0314,307,827147,432,321
Female7,4204,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,0811,965,81163,775,926
Married6,6973,647,435123,120,365
Separated336391,23912,639,686
Widowed874515,17215,467,586
Divorced723529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,2303,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.742.732.60
Medial Age38.4937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$67,959$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$79,763$83,312$63,629
P C I$29,005$30,662$24,529
M D I$55,830$52,505$41,133
A T H E$60,483$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J77.02%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8872

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