CCertihomes
15 Cherokee Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$1,100,000

5 beds 3 baths — Built 19860 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this gorgeous custom-built 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Center Hall Colonial, ideally situated in the prestigious Indian Forest community of highly sought-after East Brunswick. Set on a picturesque lot surrounded by mature trees, a tranquil pond, and meandering paths, this exceptional home offers a beautiful blend of timeless elegance, comfort, and privacy. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the warmth and craftsmanship throughout, featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and inviting living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious family room features a wood-burning fireplace, while the formal living room and elegant dining room provide additional spaces for gatherings. The updated eat-in kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring rich cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island, wine refrigerator, and an AGA cooktop and oven. French doors open directly from the kitchen to a stunning two-tier Trex deck, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor living experience overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. The grand foyer leads to four spacious bedrooms, including a lovely primary suite with a beautifully updated bath featuring a Jacuzzi tub, stall shower, marble flooring, and marble countertops. A convenient ground-floor bedroom provides excellent flexibility for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Additional highlights include updated bathrooms, a full finished basement offering valuable additional living space, a two-car garage, and underground sprinklers. Ideally located near award-winning East Brunswick schools, local parks, the brand-new skating rink, Crystal Springs Water Park, shopping, and fine dining. This exceptional home offers an unparalleled combination of sophisticated living, beautiful surroundings, and an enviable East Brunswick location.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$8,116/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$8,026
Principal + interest$4,989
Property tax + insurance$2,624
PMI / 2nd mortgage$413
Utilities
$594
Heating + cooling$160
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$8,116/mo TLC
Budget$8,616/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,100,000
Down payment
$55,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,045,000
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1986
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$17,926
MLS #
2705975R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomEntrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsBath FullBath MainAttic
Exterior
Lawn SprinklersCurbsDeckSidewalkStorage ShedYardInsulated Pane Windows
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
Deck
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen IslandEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Rural Lot, Wooded

Neighborhood — 08816

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population51,1338,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,4211,137—
Male24,9694,307,827147,432,321
Female26,1644,525,010151,655,844
Never Married9,0001,965,81163,775,926
Married25,8003,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,198391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,344515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,204529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,8523,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.852.732.60
Medial Age38.6637.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$86,786$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$104,879$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,929$30,662$24,529
M D I$68,802$52,505$41,133
A T H E$72,998$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%—
W C J81.81%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8816

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