Closed$489,500
TLC ≈ $4,341/mo
4 2 2,047 sqft
61 Beech Street, Fords, NJ 08863
188 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$359,000
0 beds 3 baths 2,289 sqft Built 19090 days on marketActive
About this home
Waterfront Section, property is a two family dwelling with full attic that is finished. Property has a closed inground oil tank, seller has paperwork. Functional oil tank in basement. The house needs work, Buyer will be responsible for Cleanout, and all municipal requirements. Driveway access is off alley at rear
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
$4,110/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,687
- Utilities
- $618
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,313
Property tax + insurance$1,239
PMI / 2nd mortgage$135
Heating + cooling$147
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$890/mo
Purchase price
$359,000
Down payment
$17,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$341,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
2 Family
Style
—
Year built
1909
Lot size
0.093 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant, Radiant-Hot Water
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,866
MLS #
2701779R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (2)
Home features
Appliances
Water Heater(From Furnace)
Interior
Unit 1(2 BedroomsKitchenLiving Room)Unit 2(4 BedroomsKitchenLiving Room2+ Baths)
Exterior
Porch(es) - OpenPorch
Parking
Garage1-2 Car ParkingPaved
Patio & porch
Porch(es) - OpenPorch
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Easements/Right of Way, See Remarks
Neighborhood — 08861
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,782 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 20.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 8,584 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 23,392 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 23,390 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 12,523 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 14,394 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 3,833 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,051 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 3,067 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,307 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.23 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 31.78 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $41,463 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $52,403 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $16,734 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $36,156 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $45,041 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 80.27% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8861
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Listing information last refreshed 7/30/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.