Closed$574,999
TLC ≈ $4,941/mo
3 3 —
278 Britton Avenue, Old Bridge, NJ 08879
23 Merritt Terrace, Matawan, NJ 07747
$820,000
5 beds 3 baths 2,176 sqft Built 19852 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial in desirable Merritt Estates! Offering warmth, space & room to grow, this special home features a spacious primary suite w/ ensuite bath & walk-in closet, plus a finished basement with an additional approx 1000 sq ft of living space great for entertaining and extra storage. Enjoy peace of mind w/ a newer roof (approx. 5 years) & HVAC (approx. 7 years). Outside is perfect for relaxing/entertaining with a large deck that overlooks the fully fenced backyard, where gorgeous perennial gardens & established vegetable gardens create a colorful, peaceful retreat. Complete with a 2-car garage, this lovingly cared-for home is ready for its next chapter! Located close to all NYC trans, great restaraunts, The Old Bridge Golf, tons of shopping, etc
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
$6,097/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,919
- Utilities
- $565
- Transportation
- $124
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$3,628
Property tax + insurance$1,966
HOA$25
PMI / 2nd mortgage$300
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$124
Budget$6,597/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$800,000
Down payment
$40,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$760,000
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1985
Lot size
0.2948 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
$300 / Annually
Annual tax
$13,639
MLS #
2705516R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Skylight1 BedroomEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsBath FullBath MainNone
Exterior
DeckFencing/WallStorage Shed
Parking
2 Car Width2 Cars DeepGarageAttachedGarage Door OpenerDriveway
Patio & porch
Deck
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Level
Neighborhood — 07747
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,122 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,796 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 17,640 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 18,482 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 6,831 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 17,368 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 791 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,853 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,990 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 13,435 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.67 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.48 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $80,895 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $90,720 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $34,065 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $64,640 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $65,848 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.54% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7747
Data via Certihomes neighborhood index. Comparisons across this ZIP, county and the United States.
Map & walkability
Open in Google Maps →Recently sold nearby
Listing information last refreshed 10/2/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX CENTRAL via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.