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47 Leonardine Avenue, South River, NJ 08882

$599,900

3 beds 2 baths 1,806 sqft Built 195627 days on marketActive

About this home

***WELCOME TO 47 LEONARDINE AVENUE IN SOUTH RIVER*** Welcome to this beautifully maintained and inviting split-level home, ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of South River's most desirable neighborhoods. From the moment you arrive, the home makes an excellent first impression with its wonderful curb appeal, professionally landscaped grounds, attractive paver walkways, and welcoming exterior. Step inside and discover a spacious, flexible layout designed to accommodate both comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The open concept offers an excellent flow between the living room, dining room, and remodeled eat-in kitchen. These areas offer plenty of room for hosting special occasions or simply providing an inviting place to relax. The large family room provides valuable additional living space and numerous possibilities for the new owner. Sliding doors provide a seamless connection between the interior and the private backyard, creating an ideal extension of the home's living and entertaining space. The backyard features attractive rock beds, fire pits, and plenty of room for patio furniture, outdoor dining, a swing set, or whatever outdoor amenities best suit your lifestyle. The home offers three nicely sized bedrooms, with additional flexibility to create a possible fourth bedroom in the lower level. Hardwood floors are found throughout the home. The basement is divided into two separate areas. One section is partially finished and provides an opportunity for the next owner to customize the space according to their needs. It could easily become a fourth bedroom, home office, gym, playroom, recreation room, guest area, or hobby space. The second basement area provides utility space for laundry, storage, workshop space, and mechanicals, giving you plenty of organization and storage options. Situated on a peaceful residential street, this home offers a quiet neighborhood setting combined with access to transportation and amenities. Commuters will appreciate the home's proximity to buses providing service to New York City, as well as its short distance to multiple train stations. Major highways are also easily accessible, making commuting throughout Central New Jersey and beyond convenient. You'll also be close to shopping, restaurants, schools, houses of worship, parks, and other everyday conveniences, making this an exceptionally practical location for a wide variety of lifestyles. With its attractive curb appeal, remodeled kitchen, spacious family room, open-concept design, private backyard, flexible basement, and outstanding location, this home offers an excellent combination of comfort, versatility, privacy, and convenience. Additionally, the seller will provide a $5, 000 credit towards the buyer's closing costs AND also provide the buyer with a ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY! Quick closing available. Home is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.

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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
$4,744/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,428
Principal + interest$2,857
Property tax + insurance$1,335
PMI / 2nd mortgage$236
Utilities
$642
Heating + cooling$159
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,744/mo TLC
Budget$5,244/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$629,900
Down payment
$31,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$598,405
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Level
Year built
1956
Lot size
0.1607 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$8,386
MLS #
2770302M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherWater Heater
Interior
Bath HalfFamily RoomDining RoomKitchenLiving Room3 BedroomsAtticBath Full
Exterior
CurbsSidewalk
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAttached
Pool
None
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Dining L
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train

Neighborhood — 08882

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population13,0678,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199012.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density4,5341,137
Male6,4994,307,827147,432,321
Female6,5684,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9481,965,81163,775,926
Married5,6283,647,435123,120,365
Separated407391,23912,639,686
Widowed687515,17215,467,586
Divorced792529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold4,7773,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.732.732.60
Medial Age36.1537.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$57,692$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$65,642$83,312$63,629
P C I$24,056$30,662$24,529
M D I$48,231$52,505$41,133
A T H E$52,683$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J75.36%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8882

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