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242 Karsey Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904

$459,900

3 beds 3 baths 1,032 sqft Built 19107 days on marketClosed

About this home

Lovely 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath Side Hall Colonial offering a wonderful combination of classic charm and versatile living space. The home features a formal dining room, open-air front porch, and a spacious deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. An attic loft with two skylights provides additional flexible space for a home office, playroom, studio, or storage. The partially finished basement includes a recreation room, full bath, offering even more room to spread out. Outside, a large shed with electricity provides excellent space for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Ideally located directly across the street from a quiet neighborhood park, this home offers a peaceful setting with convenient access to outdoor recreation. A driveway offers convenient off-street parking. A charming home with plenty of space, character, and in a welcoming neighborhood. showings begin 9/8

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Your estimated payment
$3,770/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,468
Principal + interest$2,086
Property tax + insurance$1,210
PMI / 2nd mortgage$172
Utilities
$497
Heating + cooling$94
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$143
$3,770/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,230/mo
Purchase price
$459,900
Down payment
$22,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$436,905
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1910
Lot size
0.1192 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,087
MLS #
2703364R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightEntrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomDining Room3 BedroomsBath MainBeamed Ceilings
Exterior
Storage Shed
Parking
Asphalt
Kitchen
Pantry
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08904

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population13,8218,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19905.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density7,1351,137—
Male6,7594,307,827147,432,321
Female7,0624,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,4591,965,81163,775,926
Married5,8223,647,435123,120,365
Separated431391,23912,639,686
Widowed613515,17215,467,586
Divorced840529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,6813,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.432.732.60
Medial Age35.7037.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$65,051$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$86,524$83,312$63,629
P C I$35,667$30,662$24,529
M D I$53,899$52,505$41,133
A T H E$63,672$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%—
W C J86.06%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8904

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