CCertihomes
61 S ward Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

$389,000

3 beds 2 baths Built 19740 days on marketActive

About this home

Why keep renting when you can own? Welcome to this gem in New Brunswick, offered at an attractive price with low property taxes! This well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a huge fully finished basement with walkout entrance, and a driveway with parking for 3-4 cars. Perfect for an owner-occupant or investors. Opportunities like this are hard to find! Conveniently located near major transportation and just approximately 5 minutes from Rutgers University. Great location, great value, and endless possibilities!

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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
$3,009/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$2,695
Principal + interest$1,764
Property tax + insurance$785
PMI / 2nd mortgage$146
Utilities
$519
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$143
$3,009/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,991/mo
Purchase price
$389,000
Down payment
$19,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$369,550
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1974
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water, Radiators-Steam, See Remarks
Cooling
Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$4,348
MLS #
2704000R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement

Home features

Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath MainDining Room2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
PatioStorage Shed
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepDriveway
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Country KitchenPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, See Remarks
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08901

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population49,8348,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199019.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density7,9341,137
Male24,9534,307,827147,432,321
Female24,8814,525,010151,655,844
Never Married22,9711,965,81163,775,926
Married8,7313,647,435123,120,365
Separated5,376391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,261515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,527529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold13,5193,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.212.732.60
Medial Age24.6137.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$41,853$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$58,306$83,312$63,629
P C I$19,187$30,662$24,529
M D I$36,349$52,505$41,133
A T H E$48,230$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J83.09%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8901

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