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173 Liberty Street, Fords, NJ 08863

$565,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,540 sqft Built 19460 days on marketActive

About this home

Commuter Friendly & Move-In Ready 3-Bedroom Home with Big Ticket Updates. Welcome to this beautifully maintained must see worry free 3-bd, 2-bath property offering comfort, convenience, with many important updates, new roof, new windows, new gutters, new fencing, new bath, Bonus-new solar (owned not leased)enjoy the savings, storm doors, lighting, and updated A/C split systems, make this home an excellent choice for buyers looking for modern essentials without the worry of major immediate expenses. The home offers a comfortable layout with an abundance of closet space and storage. Large kitchen with LG appliances for entertaining and formal dining room with beautiful hardwood floors. Finished basement offers a side door, flex space, den, craft room, laundry and bath. Outside, enjoy the benefit of a new fully fence and well-maintained exterior with an above ground pool, deck, garage, and yard, creating a welcoming space for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a commuter-friendly area with convenient access to major roadways, public transportation, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home combines suburban comfort with an easy commute. Close proximity to ALL major Highways, Rt 1&9, 287, Turnpike, Parkway, Public transportation, Shopping, Dining, Schools, and more. This one a must-see! Showings begin 9/19

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Your estimated payment
$4,621/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,333
Principal + interest$2,563
Property tax + insurance$1,558
PMI / 2nd mortgage$212
Utilities
$520
Heating + cooling$98
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,621/mo TLC
Budget$5,121/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$565,000
Down payment
$28,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$536,750
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Two Story
Year built
1946
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$11,881
MLS #
2704535R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Security System1 BedroomKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomDining Room2 BedroomsOther Room(s)StorageNone
Exterior
DeckFencing/WallYard
Parking
3 Cars DeepGarageDetachedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
Deck
Pool
Above Ground
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Security
Security System
Flooring
Wood, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08863

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population14,8498,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,0421,137
Male7,2194,307,827147,432,321
Female7,6304,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9061,965,81163,775,926
Married6,7483,647,435123,120,365
Separated521391,23912,639,686
Widowed917515,17215,467,586
Divorced960529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,6573,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.622.732.60
Medial Age37.0237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$70,869$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$78,507$83,312$63,629
P C I$29,942$30,662$24,529
M D I$57,728$52,505$41,133
A T H E$59,571$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.51%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8863

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173 Liberty Street · Fords — $565,000 · Certihomes