Closed$389,000
TLC ≈ $2,760/mo
3 2 1,333 sqft
685 Raritan Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
493 S Park Drive S, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$499,800
4 beds 2 baths 1,331 sqft Built 195230 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home! Lovingly cared for by the same family for more than three decades, this charming Cape Cod-style home is ready for its next chapter. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 and half bathrooms, a spacious basement, carport, wood-burning fireplace, and a huge lot with a generous backyard. This property offers the space and flexibility today's buyers are looking for. For over 30 years, this has been more than just a house. It has been a placer where family gathered, memories were created, and life was celebrated. Now it's ready for a new family to bring their own vision, make new memories, and continue its story. Ideally situated with easy access to major highways, public transportation, shopping centers and the newly built Perth Amboy High School. Contact me today to schedule your private showing! Truly a must see!
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
$3,888/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,562
- Utilities
- $528
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,267
Property tax + insurance$1,108
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,112/mo
Purchase price
$499,900
Down payment
$24,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,905
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1952
Lot size
0.1846 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,300
MLS #
2705079R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullNone
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, See Remarks
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
See Remarks
Lot features
See Remarks
Neighborhood — 08861
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,782 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 20.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 8,584 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 23,392 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 23,390 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 12,523 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 14,394 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 3,833 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,051 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 3,067 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,307 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.23 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 31.78 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $41,463 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $52,403 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $16,734 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $36,156 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $45,041 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 80.27% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8861
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