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55 S Nelson Avenue S, Piscataway, NJ 08854

$599,000

3 beds 3 baths 1,708 sqft Built 19360 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to 55 Nelson Street South in Piscataway! This well-maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, multiple living areas, and a finished basement, providing plenty of flexible space throughout. The home features a renovated kitchen with an updated, functional layout and a comfortable family room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Three full bathrooms add convenience throughout the home, while the finished basement provides valuable additional space that can accommodate a variety of uses. Additional highlights include both front and side entrances, a level lot, and a generously sized backyard offering plenty of outdoor space and deck. Conveniently located in Piscataway with access to major roadways including Route 287 and nearby connections to Route 18 and the New Jersey Turnpike. Rutgers University's Piscataway/New Brunswick campuses, shopping, dining, healthcare facilities, and other everyday conveniences are also within the surrounding area. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a renovated kitchen, finished basement, versatile living space, and a level backyard, 55 Nelson Street South offers an excellent opportunity to make Piscataway your next home. Note picture were edited and some shows virtual staging.

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Your estimated payment
$4,640/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,341
Principal + interest$2,717
Property tax + insurance$1,399
PMI / 2nd mortgage$225
Utilities
$583
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$4,640/mo TLC
Budget$5,140/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$599,000
Down payment
$29,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$569,050
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1936
Lot size
0.2296 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Space Heater
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,529
MLS #
2705463R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)1 Bedroom2 BedroomsLiving RoomBath FullBath OtherFamily Room3 BedroomsNone
Exterior
DeckPatio
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDriveway
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level, Wooded

Neighborhood — 08854

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population54,5128,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19909.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,8541,137—
Male27,2764,307,827147,432,321
Female27,2364,525,010151,655,844
Never Married13,5301,965,81163,775,926
Married23,4873,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,901391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,843515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,599529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,7183,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.822.732.60
Medial Age33.4337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$78,885$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$87,948$83,312$63,629
P C I$30,304$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,256$52,505$41,133
A T H E$64,485$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%—
W C J79.32%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8854

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55 S Nelson Avenue S · Piscataway — $599,000 · Certihomes