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Closed$4,600
TLC ≈ $286/mo
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684 West Avenue, Sewaren, NJ 07077
82 Markowitz Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
$638,000
5 beds 2 baths 1,781 sqft Built 19537 days on marketActive
About this home
What a rare opportunity to own a large house perfect for a big growing family for multi-generational needs. 5 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms.**The versatile layout is great for a m o t h e r/d a u g h t e r duo. **On the first floor you'll find: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. The open concept layout with the spacious living room/dining room combo and a big bay-window that lets in lots of daylight.**The updated kitchen has 42" tall grey cabinets, nice counters, SS appliances and a pretty stone backsplash, also a very large peninsula island as your breakfast bar.**The bathroom has been updated w/ a brand-new sink vanity, toilet, & modern mirror. There is a closet for the stackable washer & dryer.**On the second floor: withs its own separate entrance, you'll find an In.law suite, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a living room. The updated bathroom with a brand new sink vanity, toilet and mirror. The kitchen has new SS appliances and a dining area. It has very nice hardwood floors that have just been re-finished.**The house has been lovingly maintained, updated and newly freshly painted throughout**Major upgrades are: new roof 2023, new vinyl siding with gutters 2023.***Outside the big backyard, all fenced-in with a concrete patio, great for entertaining.**The property is located in a great neighborhood, family residential area. Just blocks away from the High School and the Carteret Park. Centrally located near all the major highways, with very close proximity to the train stations to NYC.**This great move-in ready property is Priced to Sell! and ready for a quick closing.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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
$4,703/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,441
- Utilities
- $523
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$2,894
Property tax + insurance$1,308
PMI / 2nd mortgage$239
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$5,203/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$638,000
Down payment
$31,900 (5%)
Loan amount
$606,100
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Development Home
Year built
1953
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,987
MLS #
2703754R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
Blinds1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullStorageDining RoomUtility Room4 Bedrooms5 (+) BedroomsAttic
Exterior
PatioSidewalkStorage ShedYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
2 Car Width
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Breakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining AreaGalley Type
Dining
Dining LFormal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 07008
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,957 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 15.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,747 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 11,200 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 11,757 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 5,108 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 8,847 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,259 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,590 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,429 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 7,780 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.89 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 36.92 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $53,973 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $61,282 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $21,545 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $45,382 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $50,129 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 86.06% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7008
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Listing information last refreshed 9/1/2026. Provided courtesy of CENTURY 21 SYLVIA GEIST AGENCY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.