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212 Sherman Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$700,000

6 beds 2 baths 2,184 sqft Built 19740 days on marketActive

About this home

This two-family home in Perth Amboy offers tremendous potential whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other or expand your investment portfolio. Both apartments feature three comfortable bedrooms, a welcoming living room, a spacious bath, and a bright eat-in kitchen. The second floor enjoys central AC, while the first floor uses window units. Most utilities are separate, making management simple and cost-effective. Outside, you'll find a 5-car garagea standout feature that opens the door to storage income (buyer must verify), hobby space, or added convenience for tenants. With solid fundamentals and great versatility, this property is a smart move for anyone seeking value and opportunity. There are two active above ground oil tanks in one of the garage units.

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 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$5,444/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,149
Principal + interest$3,175
Property tax + insurance$1,711
PMI / 2nd mortgage$263
Utilities
$618
Heating + cooling$147
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$145
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,444/mo TLC
Budget$5,944/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$700,000
Down payment
$35,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$665,000
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
2 Family
Style
Year built
1974
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
A/C Central - Some,A/C Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$11,956
MLS #
2770241M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Garage (5)

Home features

Appliances
Water Heater(Electric)Water Heater
Interior
Unit 1(1 Bath3 BedroomsKitchenLiving Room)Unit 2(1 Bath3 BedroomsKitchenLiving Room)
Parking
Detached4(+)Car Parking
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08861

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population46,7828,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199020.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,5841,137
Male23,3924,307,827147,432,321
Female23,3904,525,010151,655,844
Never Married12,5231,965,81163,775,926
Married14,3943,647,435123,120,365
Separated3,833391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,051515,17215,467,586
Divorced3,067529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,3073,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.232.732.60
Medial Age31.7837.1535.46
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 R7.00%7.00%
W C J80.27%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8861

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