Closed$580,000
TLC ≈ $5,161/mo
3 3 1,580 sqft
406 S 1st Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
81 Canterbury Court, Piscataway, NJ 08854
$365,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,138 sqft Built 198611 days on marketActive
About this home
Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom ground-floor corner unit. Freshly painted with brand new vinyl flooring. This bright and airy home offers a comfortable, single-level layout. The generous living room opens through sliders to a private patio. There is also a functional kitchen, a separate dining room and a spacious laundry/utility room. The primary suite features a large bedroom, private en-suite bathroom, and walk-in closet. The second bedroom is also spacious, offering two closets for ample storage. Enjoy amenities including a pool, tennis and basketball courts, playground, and clubhouse. The unit's prime location offers easy access to its parking space, which is right outside the condo and also conveniently located near trash/recycling pick-up. There is also plenty of parking for guests. Unbeatable location just minutes to Rutgers University, downtown New Brunswick, parks, restaurants, shopping, and NYC transportation while also having an entrance on Route 18. A fantastic fit for first-time homebuyers or move-down buyers seeking simple one-level living, and a compelling opportunity for investors given its proximity to Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson, and Saint Peter's hospitals. Ideal for renting to students, faculty, or hospital employees.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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Your estimated payment
$3,048/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $2,722
- Utilities
- $461
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$1,655
Property tax + insurance$930
PMI / 2nd mortgage$137
Heating + cooling$94
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$33
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,952/mo
Purchase price
$365,000
Down payment
$18,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$346,750
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Condo/TH
Style
End Unit
Year built
1986
Lot size
0.0092 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,686
MLS #
2770382M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasher
Interior
2 BedroomsDining RoomBath SecondBath FullKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomNone
Exterior
Patio
Community
ClubhouseOutdoor PoolPlaygroundTennis Court(s)
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
Outdoor Pool
Kitchen
Not Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
See Remarks
Neighborhood — 08854
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,512 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 9.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,854 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 27,276 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 27,236 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 13,530 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 23,487 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 2,901 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,843 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,599 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 17,718 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 33.43 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $78,885 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $87,948 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,304 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $63,256 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $64,485 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 79.32% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8854
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