Closed$359,000
TLC ≈ $3,624/mo
0 3 2,289 sqft
188 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
450 mechanic Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$299,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,404 sqft0 days on marketActive
About this home
Location, Location, Location! Opportunity awaits in the heart of Perth Amboy! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial is conveniently located near Middlesex College's Perth Amboy Center, shopping, dining, and the waterfront, with easy access to public transportation and major roadways. Featuring an attic and basement, this home offers additional space and plenty of potential for your ideas. Bring your vision, add your personal touches, and make the most of everything this location has to offer! This One Will Not Last.
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
$2,684/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $2,279
- Utilities
- $536
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$1,356
Property tax + insurance$811
PMI / 2nd mortgage$112
Heating + cooling$106
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$2,316/mo
Purchase price
$299,000
Down payment
$14,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$284,050
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
—
Lot size
0.0574 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$5,832
MLS #
2705472R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRangeWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room2 Bedrooms1 BedroomAttic
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Parking
None
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Kitchen
Kitchen Exhaust FanNot Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Available
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping
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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