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259 Macarthur Avenue, Sayreville, NJ 08872

$715,000

4 beds 2 baths Built 19490 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully modernized 3 story home. This property offers a 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath, originally built in 1949 and thoughtfully updated for today's lifestyle. Extensive improvements completed in August 2026 include a new roof, new hot water boiler system, new 50 gallon water heater tank, fresh interior paint throughout, beautifully sanded and stained hardwood floors and stairwell, four new windows, and a completely remodeled and upgraded kitchen featuring a new refrigerator and stove, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a stylish designer backsplash. Major expenses completed giving the next owner even more peace of mind. The spacious floor plan offers a welcoming living room, formal dining room, dedicated office, and 4 XL comfortable bedrooms. A WU attic provides excellent potential for a future bonus room, recreation space, or additional storage. Need even more space? The full basement has been power washed, freshly painted, and thoroughly cleaned, with Bilco doors providing convenient access to the backyard. Outside, the entire home has been professionally power washed and refreshed. The property sits on a generous 75 x 125 lot and includes a detached 2-car garage with its own large WU second-floor atticanother fantastic space with bonus-room, workshop, hobby space or simply more storage potential. Conveniently located with easy access to Route 18, the Garden State Parkway, and I-95, this home is also just minutes from the South Amboy Train (heading to NYC, the Jersey Shores or anywhere the NJ Transit travels), also near the local NJ Transit bus stop. Additionally, it's near the non-stop NYC Ferry, making it an excellent option for all commuters. With major upgrades already completed, generous living space, multiple bonus-space opportunities, a large lot, and an excellent commuter location, this is one you won't want to miss. Schedule your showing and come see everything this beautifully updated home has to offer! Professional Pictures coming Friday afternoon. Showings start on Sunday, August 30th.

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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
$5,259/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,010
Principal + interest$3,243
Property tax + insurance$1,499
PMI / 2nd mortgage$268
Utilities
$569
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$143
$5,259/mo TLC
Budget$5,759/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, Two Story
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.2152 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$9,088
MLS #
2702669R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherElectric Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenLibrary/OfficeBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsBath FullAtticUnfinished/Other Room
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteAdditional ParkingGarageOversizedDetached
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Kitchen Exhaust FanPantryEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Level, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08872

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population14,4528,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,5181,137
Male7,0314,307,827147,432,321
Female7,4204,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,0811,965,81163,775,926
Married6,6973,647,435123,120,365
Separated336391,23912,639,686
Widowed874515,17215,467,586
Divorced723529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,2303,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.742.732.60
Medial Age38.4937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$67,959$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$79,763$83,312$63,629
P C I$29,005$30,662$24,529
M D I$55,830$52,505$41,133
A T H E$60,483$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J77.02%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8872

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Listing information last refreshed 8/30/2026. Provided courtesy of BHHS FOX & ROACH REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.