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1820 Perth Amboy Avenue, Manchester, NJ 08759

$715,000

4 beds 2 baths 2,341 sqft Built 197614 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained expanded Cape, privately situated on 1.01 acres with low taxes in Roosevelt City, Whiting. This hidden gem offers a versatile 3-4 bedroom layout filled with character, thoughtful updates, and exceptional indoor and outdoor space. Step inside through the marble-tiled foyer to an updated kitchen featuring 42-inch cabinetry, granite countertops, center island, and ceramic tile flooring. The formal dining room is enhanced by French doors, custom chair rail, shadow-box molding, and crown molding, while the inviting living room features a fireplace and new carpeting. Crown molding continues throughout the first floor, adding a polished finishing touch.The home's flexible floor plan offers endless possibilities. Two original first-floor bedrooms were combined to create a spacious primary suite/den and can easily be converted backsee the proposed floor plan. The property is taxed as a four-bedroom home and also features a bonus storage room and oversized laundry room, providing additional functionality and storage. Outside, discover your own private, fully fenced backyard oasis, complete with custom pavers, an above-ground pool, and a separate fenced pet run. An oversized detached two-car garage provides additional storage and workshop space, while the circular driveway and expanded parking accommodate multiple vehicles, a boat and/or RV. A generator adds another valuable feature. With its acre-plus setting, flexible floor plan, generous storage, outdoor entertaining areas, oversized garage, and low taxes, this unique property offers space, privacy, and possibilities that are increasingly hard to find. Come discover everything this Whiting hidden gem has to offer!

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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
$5,072/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,849
Principal + interest$3,243
Property tax + insurance$1,338
PMI / 2nd mortgage$268
Utilities
$534
Heating + cooling$105
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,072/mo TLC
Budget$5,572/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
Cape Cod
Year built
1976
Lot size
1.01 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Well
HOA
Annual tax
$7,240
MLS #
2702899R
County
Ocean

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Garage
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherWater Softener OwnedKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
Security SystemWatersoftener Owned1 BedroomEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomBath FullBath MainStorageDining RoomFamily RoomUtility Room2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
BarbecueLawn SprinklersOpen Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)
Community
RV Parking AreaJog/Bike Path
Parking
RV Access/ParkingAdditional ParkingAsphaltCircular DrivewayAttachedBuilt-In GarageOversizedDetachedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Pool
Above Ground
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanKitchen IslandSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Security
Security System
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Septic Tank
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Level, Wooded

Neighborhood — 08759

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population32,0028,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199021.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density3931,137
Male13,0384,307,827147,432,321
Female18,9644,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9861,965,81163,775,926
Married16,4393,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,033391,23912,639,686
Widowed7,593515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,888529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold18,4993,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size1.712.732.60
Medial Age69.9937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$30,847$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$46,236$83,312$63,629
P C I$27,404$30,662$24,529
M D I$27,746$52,505$41,133
A T H E$41,394$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.89%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8759

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