Closed$574,999
TLC ≈ $4,941/mo
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278 Britton Avenue, Old Bridge, NJ 08879
535 David Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$629,000
3 beds 1 baths 1,224 sqft Built 19601 days on marketActive
About this home
A rare find in South Amboy! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick ranch combines timeless charm, thoughtful updates, and an oversized property just five blocks from Raritan Bay. Enjoy elevated coastal living with easy access to NYC via train or ferry and major highways throughout NJ. Inside, discover an updated kitchen and bath, beautiful oak, slate and limestone flooring, two fireplaces, and a full basement offering recreation, office, fitness and workshop space.Outside, escape into a remarkable organic edible landscape featuring established fruit trees, berries, grapevines, vegetable gardens and a hillside food forest. Enjoy paver pathways, a patio, fire pit and covered porch. An attached garage, additional driveways and space for future expansion add versatility. With a new roof, thoughtful upgrades, and years of care, enjoy the rare pleasure of coastal living, peaceful gardens, and a place that feels like your own private retreat.
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
$4,582/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,358
- Utilities
- $487
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,853
Property tax + insurance$1,269
PMI / 2nd mortgage$236
Heating + cooling$89
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,082/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$629,000
Down payment
$31,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$597,550
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1960
Lot size
0.2296 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,882
MLS #
2706930R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsLiving RoomBath FullNone
Exterior
DeckPatio
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteAdditional ParkingGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Pool
Above Ground
Kitchen
Breakfast BarEat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Wooded
Neighborhood — 08879
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,152 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 4.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,939 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 8,032 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 8,121 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,609 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,492 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 552 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,045 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,224 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,981 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.11 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $60,229 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $68,862 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $25,517 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $49,839 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $54,454 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.61% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8879
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Listing information last refreshed 10/26/2026. Provided courtesy of REWARDS REALTY LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.