Closed$699,000
TLC ≈ $5,498/mo
4 2 2,090 sqft
3 Obrien Avenue, South River, NJ 08882
18 Grochowiak Street, South River, NJ 08882
$550,000
5 beds 3 baths 1,920 sqft Built 195310 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home! This well-maintained home offers a surprisingly spacious and versatile layout with plenty of room for a variety of living needs. The main level features a bright eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, comfortable living spaces, and hardwood flooring in several rooms. The home offers generously sized bedrooms and multiple full bathrooms, including a beautifully updated bath featuring marble-look tile, a glass tub enclosure, illuminated mirror, and stylish gold-tone fixtures. The finished lower level adds valuable additional space, featuring a kitchen area, full bathroom, and flexible finished rooms ideal for recreation, a home office, gym, guest space, or additional living needs. The upper level provides even more versatility and room to spread out. Step outside to a spacious, fully paved backyard designed for entertaining, complete with an above-ground pool, expansive patio area, shade canopy, and plenty of space for gatherings and summer enjoyment. A detached garage and generous off-street parking provide additional convenience. Ideally situated near Rutgers University and convenient to major highways, public transportation, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, the home also offers easy access for commuters. With abundant interior space, a finished lower level, great parking, and an outdoor setup made for entertaining, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, versatility, convenience, and location. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!!!
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
$4,141/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,843
- Utilities
- $596
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,494
Property tax + insurance$1,143
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Heating + cooling$161
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$859/mo
Purchase price
$550,000
Down payment
$27,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$522,500
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1953
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,875
MLS #
2705101R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room3 BedroomsMedia RoomNoneAdditional BathOther Room(s)
Exterior
Open Porch(es)PatioStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car WidthConcrete3 Cars DeepGarageDetachedParking PadDrivewayHard SurfaceCovered
Patio & porch
PorchPatio
Pool
Above Ground
Kitchen
2nd KitchenKitchen Exhaust FanPantryEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Corner Lot
Neighborhood — 08882
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,067 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 12.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,534 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 6,499 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 6,568 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,948 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 5,628 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 407 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 687 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 792 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 4,777 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 36.15 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $57,692 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $65,642 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $24,056 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $48,231 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $52,683 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 75.36% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8882
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Listing information last refreshed 9/26/2026. Provided courtesy of SIGNATURE REALTY NJ via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.