Closed$5,000
TLC ≈ $289/mo
4 3 2,304 sqft
26 Alexis Lane, Edison, NJ 08820
21 S Heathcote Avenue S, Edison, NJ 08817
$649,000
4 beds 3 baths 1,789 sqft Built 19630 days on marketActive
About this home
**Welcome to 21 South Heathcote Avenue, Edison!** This spacious and sun-filled **West-facing** home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and versatility. Featuring **4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a finished basement**, this well-maintained residence is ideal for growing families, multi-generational living, or anyone seeking extra space in a prime Edison location. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a **first-floor bedroom with an adjacent private full bath**, making it an excellent ** guest suite**, or private home office. The home is filled with natural light and showcases **beautiful hardwood floors**, with additional hardwood flooring preserved beneath the carpet. The **finished basement** provides valuable additional living space, perfect for a recreation room, media room, fitness area, playroom, or home officeoffering endless possibilities to fit your lifestyle. Situated on a **generous fenced lot**, the backyard offers plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or future outdoor enhancements. The oversized driveway accommodates **up to five vehicles**, providing ample parking for family and guests. Enjoy significant energy savings with **solar panels**, helping keep monthly electricity bills exceptionally low. Location is everything! Conveniently located just minutes from **major highways, NJ Transit, Edison Train Station, Rutgers University, Costco, H Mart, ShopRite, restaurants, parks, and shopping centers**, this home offers an easy commute to New York City and quick access to everything Central New Jersey has to offer. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, a home with flexible living space, or a property in one of Edison's most convenient locations, **21 South Heathcote Avenue** is an exceptional opportunity you won't want to miss!
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
$6,135/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,896
- Utilities
- $513
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$4,181
Property tax + insurance$1,472
PMI / 2nd mortgage$243
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,635/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$649,000
Down payment
$32,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$616,550
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Level
Year built
1963
Lot size
0.1722 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,825
MLS #
2702095R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomBath HalfBath FullFamily RoomKitchenLiving Room3 Bedrooms
Exterior
PatioStorage Shed
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In Garage
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanKitchen Island
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train
Neighborhood — 08817
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,087 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,508 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 22,667 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 23,420 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 10,178 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 20,324 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,718 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,208 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,678 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 16,989 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.51 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $70,549 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $80,178 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $29,712 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $57,581 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $60,515 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 78.01% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8817
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Listing information last refreshed 8/7/2026. Provided courtesy of WEICHERT CO REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.