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20 Thompson Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863

$715,000

6 beds 2 baths 2,236 sqft Built 195929 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this exceptionally versatile 6-bedroom, 2-bath home located in Fords, right on the Woodbridge Proper border. Actually, the home is located on the Woodbridge side of the Turnpike bridge. This property offers an outstanding floorplan across the first and second floors, providing flexibility for large households, multi-generational living, or anyone seeking abundant space. The home features two-zone heating, with baseboard hot water heat on the first floor and forced hot air on the second floor, giving you comfort and efficiency throughout. A full attic with pull-down stairs adds even more storage options. Storage is a true highlight here. You'll find ample closet space throughout the home, plus an enormous full unfinished basement a blank canvas ready for your vision. Whether you choose to finish the entire space or create a partial recreation area while preserving room for a utility or workshop, the possibilities are endless. A one-car attached garage and generous off-street parking make daily living convenient for multiple vehicles. The location is exceptional. You're just around the corner from the Woodbridge Community Center, and within close proximity to Woodbridge Mall, Wegmans, and numerous shopping and dining options. Commuters will appreciate easy access to the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and major local roadways. Nearby, the bustling downtown Woodbridge business district offers fine dining, cultural restaurants, local markets, pharmacies, barbershops, salons, pizza parlors, brew pubs, and fitness studios. Houses of Worship and public and private schools are also conveniently close. Subject to seller's relocation.

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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 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$5,704/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,456
Principal + interest$3,243
Property tax + insurance$1,945
PMI / 2nd mortgage$268
Utilities
$552
Heating + cooling$114
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,704/mo TLC
Budget$6,204/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$715,000
Down payment
$35,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$679,250
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1959
Lot size
0.2359 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$14,570
MLS #
2770226M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsDining RoomBath FullUnfinished/Other RoomKitchenLiving RoomOther Room(s)4 BedroomsAttic
Parking
Additional ParkingConcreteAttached
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08863

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population14,8498,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,0421,137
Male7,2194,307,827147,432,321
Female7,6304,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9061,965,81163,775,926
Married6,7483,647,435123,120,365
Separated521391,23912,639,686
Widowed917515,17215,467,586
Divorced960529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,6573,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.622.732.60
Medial Age37.0237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$70,869$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$78,507$83,312$63,629
P C I$29,942$30,662$24,529
M D I$57,728$52,505$41,133
A T H E$59,571$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.51%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8863

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