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219 W 1st Street, Edison, NJ 08820

$849,900

5 beds 3 baths 2,077 sqft Built 19780 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautiful north-facing expanded Cape, offering far more space than meets the eye with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A standout feature of this home is the 3 bedrooms on the main level, making it ideal for multigenerational living or anyone seeking the convenience of avoiding stairs. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms, a half bath and a spacious attic providing abundant storage. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, featuring granite countertops, recessed lighting, plenty of cabinetry with convenient pull out draws(2021), stainless steel appliances including a LG refrigerator (2023) and dishwasher (2025), plus a peninsula perfect for casual dining or entertaining. The kitchen opens to a bright, sun-filled family room with a cozy wood burning fireplace and sliding doors leading to a patio and fenced in backyard. The adjacent dining room also overlooks the backyard, creating an inviting space for family meals and celebrations. The primary bedroom has a spacious closet and an updated en-suite (2015). Additional updates include a new boiler (2025) and professionally landscaped front yard with a new walkway leading to the front door and underground sprinkler system (2023) Located minutes from Metropark Train Station, shopping, dining, parks and major highways, this home also benefits from the highly acclaimed North Edison school district. Combining space, functionality and an exceptional location, this is a home you won't want to miss! Virtually staged images showcase endless possibilities. Let your imagination bring your own style to life!

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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
$7,968/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,762
Principal + interest$5,475
Property tax + insurance$1,968
PMI / 2nd mortgage$319
Utilities
$599
Heating + cooling$145
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$143
$7,968/mo TLC
Budget$8,468/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$849,900
Down payment
$42,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$807,405
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Remarks
Year built
1978
Lot size
0.2455 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$13,491
MLS #
2702140R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomFamily Room2 BedroomsBath HalfNone
Exterior
Lawn SprinklersPatioFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttachedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
Fireplace ScreenWood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple, See Remarks

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08820

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population37,7838,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density3,7011,137
Male18,4934,307,827147,432,321
Female19,2904,525,010151,655,844
Never Married7,1341,965,81163,775,926
Married19,1763,647,435123,120,365
Separated964391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,631515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,492529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold13,0043,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.892.732.60
Medial Age38.1937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$94,564$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$117,743$83,312$63,629
P C I$41,177$30,662$24,529
M D I$73,641$52,505$41,133
A T H E$79,251$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J86.65%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8820

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219 W 1st Street · Edison — $849,900 · Certihomes