Closed$649,990
TLC ≈ $5,715/mo
4 3 1,597 sqft
4 Douglas Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
42 Brookwood Road, Spotswood, NJ 08884
$389,900
3 beds 2 baths — Built 19500 days on marketActive
About this home
Handyman Special! Instant Equity To Be Earned! Welcome to 42 Brookwood Road in Spotswood, NJ, offering a fantastic opportunity! This home needs some TLC but has so much potential! The main level features a lovely living room, spacious dining room, nicely sized kitchen, a first-floor bedroom, and a full bathroom. The second level features two generously sized bedrooms and a half bathroom. Bring your vision and easily convert the half bathroom into a full bathroom, creating a major value-add opportunity. The lower level features a large full basement offering additional living space, the potential for a fourth bedroom, and plenty of storage. The exterior of the home is wonderful, featuring a large backyard, a one-car detached garage/workshop, driveway parking, and a peaceful neighborhood setting. The home is being sold in as-is condition. The seller will make no repairs, and the buyer is responsible for obtaining the certificate of occupancy, if required. This is a rare opportunity to create instant equity in a desirable location. So much to offer, and it will not last! Call today to schedule your private showing!
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
$3,995/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,709
- Utilities
- $452
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,512
Property tax + insurance$1,051
PMI / 2nd mortgage$146
Heating + cooling$89
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,005/mo
Purchase price
$389,900
Down payment
$19,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$370,405
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Year built
1950
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Central, See Remarks
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s), See Remarks
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,758
MLS #
2702444R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Fireplace
Basement
Garage
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
1 Bedroom2 BedroomsAttic
Exterior
PatioStorage Shed
Parking
2 Car WidthAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
See Remarks, Wooded
Neighborhood — 08884
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,894 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 3.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 3,156 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 3,828 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 4,066 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 1,444 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 3,725 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 166 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 625 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 464 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 3,098 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.54 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 39.47 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $61,994 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $77,145 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,276 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $51,446 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $58,915 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 74.78% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8884
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