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81 Lois Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$599,999

4 beds 2 baths 1,229 sqft Built 19540 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome home! This beautifully maintained Cape Cod sits in one of East Brunswick's highly acclaimed school districts and offers the perfect blend of comfort. Featuring 4 beds, 2 full baths, and a spacious 2-car garage, this move-in-ready home is designed for today's lifestyle while leaving room for future potential. A charming mudroom welcomes you inside and leads to a bright, inviting kitchen with cabinetry, vinyl flooring, and tall ceilings that let in plenty of natural light. The warm living room is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, and connects conveniently to two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom, offering added flexibility and privacy. The full basement features high ceilings and endless possibilities a recreation room, home office, gym, or additional living space. For added peace of mind, the owner recently upgraded the basement with a french drain for the next buyer's convenience. Step outside to enjoy the expansive backyard with a deck, perfect for entertaining, or simply relaxing. Adding even more value, the property includes approved 2022 plans for a second-floor addition, with an approved variance available upon request an exceptional opportunity for future expansion. Ideally located near shopping, dining, entertainment, major highways, and transportation, this home combines location and long-term value. Simply unpack and move right in!

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
$4,509/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,289
Principal + interest$2,721
Property tax + insurance$1,343
PMI / 2nd mortgage$225
Utilities
$478
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,509/mo TLC
Budget$5,009/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$599,999
Down payment
$30,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$569,999
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1954
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$9,079
MLS #
2617592R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullNone
Exterior
BarbecueDeckPatioStorage Shed
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageOversizedDetached
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Backs to Park Land, Level, Wooded

Neighborhood — 08816

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population51,1338,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,4211,137
Male24,9694,307,827147,432,321
Female26,1644,525,010151,655,844
Never Married9,0001,965,81163,775,926
Married25,8003,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,198391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,344515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,204529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,8523,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.852.732.60
Medial Age38.6637.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$86,786$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$104,879$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,929$30,662$24,529
M D I$68,802$52,505$41,133
A T H E$72,998$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.81%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8816

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