Closed$689,900
TLC ≈ $5,433/mo
3 2 1,520 sqft
85 Athens Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879
27 Grace Drive, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
$575,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,512 sqft Built 19587 days on marketClosed
About this home
Every house has a chapter waiting to be written, and this home is ready for its next story to begin. Nestled on a quiet street in a great neighborhood in Old Bridge, this classic four-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial is filled with character, and the kind of promise you can feel the moment you walk through the front door.Key updates have been done so you can focus entirely on bringing your own design personality into every room. Upstairs, four cozy bedrooms offer quiet retreats for family, guests, or a dedicated home office.Downstairs, a full basement offers a blank canvas for whatever your life calls for. Outside a manageable backyard is perfectly sized for weekend projects. Behind the scenes, thoughtful whole-house generatorprovide reliable comfort and quiet peace of mind in every season.
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
$4,407/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,176
- Utilities
- $479
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,608
Property tax + insurance$1,352
PMI / 2nd mortgage$216
Heating + cooling$110
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$593/mo
Purchase price
$575,000
Down payment
$28,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$546,250
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1958
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,312
MLS #
2704695R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenGas Water Heater
Interior
Bath HalfDining RoomKitchenLiving RoomOther Room(s)4 BedroomsBath FullNone
Exterior
PatioStorage Shed
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteGarageAttached
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
None
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenGranite/Corian Countertops
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08857
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,643 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 20.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,744 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 20,520 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 21,123 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 8,001 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 19,265 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,077 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,955 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,331 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,696 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.53 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $75,875 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $84,581 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $29,943 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $61,063 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $62,830 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.05% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8857
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Listing information last refreshed 9/16/2026. Provided courtesy of NEXTHOME ZENITH via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.