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70 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$599,900

3 beds 2 baths 1,229 sqft Built 19530 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this charming east-facing home, where timeless character, versatile living spaces, and an exceptional location come together to create a place you'll be proud to call home. Nestled in one of East Brunswick's desirable neighborhoods, this inviting residence offers warmth, comfort, and flexibility for today's lifestyle. Step inside to a spacious, sun-filled living room, where a beautiful bay window fills the home with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed main level features two generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry and a picturesque window overlooking the screened sunroom, providing a peaceful setting while preparing meals or enjoying your morning coffee. The second level offers a private bedroom, a full bathroom, and an expansive flex space designed to adapt to your lifestyle. Whether you envision a home office, relaxing sitting room, media lounge, reading retreat, fitness area, or creative studio, this versatile area offers endless possibilities while the additional full bath provides added comfort and convenience for family and guests. The finished basement expands the home's living space, offering the perfect setting for a recreation room, game room, home theater, fitness area, or playroom. An oversized laundry and utility room provides exceptional storage and workspace, making it ideal for hobbies, projects, or a dedicated workshop. Step outside into your own private backyard retreat. The fully fenced yard offers plenty of green space for entertaining, gardening, pets, or play, while the covered screened sunroom provides the perfect place to relax, dine outdoors, or enjoy warm summer evenings surrounded by nature. Ideally located in the heart of East Brunswick, this home offers convenient access to award-winning Blue Ribbon schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, major highways, Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and transportation 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
$5,669/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,399
Principal + interest$3,865
Property tax + insurance$1,309
PMI / 2nd mortgage$225
Utilities
$528
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,669/mo TLC
Budget$6,169/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$599,900
Down payment
$29,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$569,905
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Two Story
Year built
1953
Lot size
0.1708 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$8,671
MLS #
2701667R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasher
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullFlorida Room1 BedroomLibrary/OfficeStorageNone
Exterior
PatioFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car Width2 Cars DeepGarageAttached
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, See Remarks, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, See Remarks, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08816

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population51,1338,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,4211,137
Male24,9694,307,827147,432,321
Female26,1644,525,010151,655,844
Never Married9,0001,965,81163,775,926
Married25,8003,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,198391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,344515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,204529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,8523,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.852.732.60
Medial Age38.6637.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$86,786$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$104,879$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,929$30,662$24,529
M D I$68,802$52,505$41,133
A T H E$72,998$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.81%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8816

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