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518 Orchard Place, South Amboy, NJ 08879

$4,200

4 beds 2 baths Built 19650 days on marketActive

About this home

Charming 4-bedrooms, 1 and 1/2-bath Colonial-style home nestled on a quiet residential street in desirable South Amboy. This well-maintained property features a bright and spacious living room, formal dining area, sunroom and an updated kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space. Hardwood flooring throughout adds warmth and character. Second level offers generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bath. Finished basement provides additional living space perfect for a recreation room, home office, or gym plus a and laundry area. Enjoy outdoor entertaining in the private backyard with patio space and mature landscaping. Garage and driveway parking. Conveniently located near parks, waterfront views , good schools, shopping, dining, and NJ Transit for easy commuting to NYC. A wonderful opportunity to own in a sought-after neighborhood!

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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
$426/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$32
Principal + interest$19
Property tax + insurance$11
PMI / 2nd mortgage$2
Utilities
$359
Heating + cooling$25
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$143
$426/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,574/mo
Purchase price
$4,200
Down payment
$210 (5%)
Loan amount
$3,990
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1965
Lot size
0.1171 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
MLS #
2703375R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
Gas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherStove/OvenGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsNone
Exterior
PatioGardenYard
Parking
GarageAttachedDrivewayDeck
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Breakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Dining LFormal Dining Room
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Flooring
Wood
Sewer
Public Sewer

Neighborhood — 08879

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population16,1528,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19904.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,9391,137
Male8,0324,307,827147,432,321
Female8,1214,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,6091,965,81163,775,926
Married6,4923,647,435123,120,365
Separated552391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,045515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,224529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,9813,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.682.732.60
Medial Age37.1137.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$60,229$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$68,862$83,312$63,629
P C I$25,517$30,662$24,529
M D I$49,839$52,505$41,133
A T H E$54,454$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.61%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8879

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