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27 Harrison Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008

$597,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,153 sqft Built 19600 days on marketActive

About this home

Move right into this 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath ranch offering low taxes, flexible living space and an incredible backyard built for entertaining! The bright main level features an updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, center island and open flow to the dining and living areas. The spacious living room is highlighted by a custom stone-accent entertainment wall with built-in electric fireplace and TV, creating an impressive focal point. The renovated main bath features a glass-enclosed shower and contemporary finishes, while hardwood floors run through the bedrooms. The third bedroom is currently customized as an impressive dressing room/closet and can easily be returned to bedroom use. Downstairs, the finished basement dramatically expands the living space with a large recreation area, second full bath, laundry, storage and separate exterior entrance. Step outside to a large fenced backyard designed for entertaining, featuring a spacious Trex deck with pergola and outdoor TV, plus a separate covered gazebo/patio with a large projector screenperfect for game days, movie nights and gatherings. A front Trex deck provides another outdoor sitting area, while the attached 1-car garage adds everyday convenience. Solar PV helps reduce energy costs. Convenient to major highways and NYC, with Carteret's new multimodal ferry terminal currently under construction for future ferry service to Manhattan. This is the full package!

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Your estimated payment
$4,500/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,251
Principal + interest$2,708
Property tax + insurance$1,319
PMI / 2nd mortgage$224
Utilities
$467
Heating + cooling$72
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$157
$4,500/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$597,000
Down payment
$29,850 (5%)
Loan amount
$567,150
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1960
Lot size
0.17 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,867
MLS #
2705874R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsSecurity System3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomFamily RoomNoneAdditional BathAdditional BedroomOther Room(s)
Parking
Concrete2 Car WidthGarageGarage Door OpenerParking PadDrivewayOn Site
Fireplace
Heatilator
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen IslandEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Security
Security System
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Neighborhood — 07008

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population22,9578,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199015.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density4,7471,137—
Male11,2004,307,827147,432,321
Female11,7574,525,010151,655,844
Never Married5,1081,965,81163,775,926
Married8,8473,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,259391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,590515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,429529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7,7803,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.892.732.60
Medial Age36.9237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$53,973$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$61,282$83,312$63,629
P C I$21,545$30,662$24,529
M D I$45,382$52,505$41,133
A T H E$50,129$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%—
W C J86.06%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7008

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27 Harrison Avenue · Carteret — $597,000 · Certihomes