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1 central Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854

$499,000

2 beds 1 baths Built 19140 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully renovated and move-in ready home situated on a spacious corner lot in Piscataway. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, offering a fresh, modern interior while maximizing every bit of living space. Step inside to a bright, freshly finished interior featuring new flooring, neutral paint, updated trim and a beautifully renovated kitchen with modern cabinetry, quartz-style countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The updated bathroom features a tiled shower and contemporary finishes. Additional living space includes a finished upper-level bonus room, ideal for a home office, recreation room, hobby space or additional flex space. The home also offers an unfinished basement providing plenty of storage. Major improvements include an updated electrical panel, a roof approximately six months old, and central heating and air conditioning. Outside, enjoy the front porch, rear deck, large yard and oversized driveway providing plenty of off-street parking. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major highways, Rutgers University and area transportation. Nothing to do but unpack and make this beautifully updated home yours!

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Your estimated payment
$3,892/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,583
Principal + interest$2,263
Property tax + insurance$1,133
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Utilities
$577
Heating + cooling$152
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$3,892/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,108/mo
Purchase price
$499,000
Down payment
$24,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,050
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1914
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,944
MLS #
2704431R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveGas Water Heater
Interior
Laundry RoomUnfinished/Other RoomUtility Room2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainAtticStorage
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Deck
Parking
3 Cars DeepAsphalt
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Kitchen
Not Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Corner Lot

Neighborhood — 08854

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population54,5128,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19909.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,8541,137
Male27,2764,307,827147,432,321
Female27,2364,525,010151,655,844
Never Married13,5301,965,81163,775,926
Married23,4873,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,901391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,843515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,599529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,7183,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.822.732.60
Medial Age33.4337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$78,885$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$87,948$83,312$63,629
P C I$30,304$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,256$52,505$41,133
A T H E$64,485$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J79.32%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8854

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