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36 Sherwood Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$750,000

3 beds 3 baths 1,722 sqft Built 19560 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this meticulously maintained home where thoughtful updates, modern style, and effortless entertaining come together. The open concept main level features a stunning kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite countertops, under cabinet and recessed lighting, flowing seamlessly into the dining area with built in lighting and sliders to a spacious two tier deck. The bright living room showcases beautiful bamboo flooring, while the first floor primary bedroom offers two closets for added convenience. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of space and flexibility. Both full bathrooms have been tastefully updated. The finished basement offers even more living space with a recreation room, private office, finished laundry room, workshop, and abundant storage. Step outside to your own private retreat. The fully fenced, professionally landscaped yard features multiple areas for entertaining, an above ground pool, paver walkway and driveway apron, six zone sprinkler system, and outdoor motion lighting. The backyard provides a wonderful setting for outdoor gatherings, relaxing, and making memories. Adding value and efficiency, the home is equipped with owned solar panels, offering the potential for savings on your electric bill. Move in ready, stylishly updated, and designed for the way you live this exceptional home is one you won't want to miss.

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Your estimated payment
$5,664/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,422
Principal + interest$3,402
Property tax + insurance$1,739
PMI / 2nd mortgage$281
Utilities
$584
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,664/mo TLC
Budget$6,164/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$750,000
Down payment
$37,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$712,500
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1956
Lot size
0.2755 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$11,987
MLS #
2704098R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherKitchen Exhaust FanWater Heater
Interior
1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath Full2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)Fencing/WallStorage Shed
Parking
Concrete2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Pool
Above Ground
Kitchen
Breakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit

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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