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81 Thoreau Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

$3,600

3 beds 3 baths Built 19860 days on marketActive

About this home

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in this sought-after Brittany community this beautiful updated Coventry model offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms a versatile loft and a great location. Inside the contemporary interior is enchanted by a crisp neutral color palette, engineered wood flooring and numerous recent upgrades, including new kitchen and baths (2023). The renovated kitchen features 36 inch cabinets, gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and a generous workspace for everyday living and entertaining. The inviting living room area is anchored by a new fireplace (2023), creating a warm focal point for gathering and relaxation. Upstairs the flexible loft provides valuable bonus space ideal for a home office. The updated bathrooms reflect today's design preferences, while major mechanical improvements, including a new HVAC system and water heater (2023), provide added peach of mind. Located within the highly regarded West Windsor-Plainsboro school district and minutes from train station to NYC, this home offers an outstanding combination of comfort, convenience and community living.

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Your estimated payment
$693/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$646
Principal + interest$16
Property tax + insurance$319
HOA$310
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Utilities
$334
Heating + cooling$30
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$112
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Other (entertainment)
$158
$693/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,307/mo
Purchase price
$3,600
Down payment
$180 (5%)
Loan amount
$3,420
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Condo/TH
Style
Contemporary
Year built
1986
Lot size
Stories
3
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Exhaust Fan
Water
Public
HOA
$310 / Monthly
Annual tax
MLS #
2704488R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorStove/OvenWasher/DryerGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightEntrance FoyerKitchenDining RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath FullBath MainBeamed Ceilings
Exterior
Lawn SprinklersCurbsPatioSidewalk
Community
Outdoor PoolPlaygroundTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalks
Parking
Assigned
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
Outdoor Pool
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining LLiving Dining Combo
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Flooring
Wood, Carpet
Sewer
Public Sewer

Lot features

Cul-De-Sac

Neighborhood — 08536

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population18,0098,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199049.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,7981,137
Male9,2134,307,827147,432,321
Female8,7974,525,010151,655,844
Never Married4,3391,965,81163,775,926
Married7,9503,647,435123,120,365
Separated639391,23912,639,686
Widowed246515,17215,467,586
Divorced911529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7,7393,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.322.732.60
Medial Age32.3337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$79,854$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$95,641$83,312$63,629
P C I$41,715$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,970$52,505$41,133
A T H E$68,160$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J92.61%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8536

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