This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($744K) of 6 comparable homes.
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78 Canterbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
About this home
Bring your paintbrush and imagination to transform this property into your dream home. This East facing larger-than-average split-level home offers an abundance of space and potential. Step into the welcoming foyer, which features a spacious closet and leads into a bright living room with soaring vaulted ceilings. The generous layout continues into a huge eat-in kitchen, complete with crown molding, a breakfast bar, and plenty of room for dining and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen is a formal dining room, highlighted by crown molding and wainscoting, ready to host family gatherings. On the lower level, you'll find a comfortable family room with sliding doors that open to a vast backyard, perfect for outdoor living and activities. This floor also includes a conveniently located bedroom, full bath, and laundry areaideal for guests or flexible living arrangements. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers a private full bath, providing a peaceful retreat. Two additional well-sized bedrooms and a main bath complete this level. The large attic provides exciting possibilities for a home office or studio.offering comfort and plenty of storage. Additionally, the home includes a sizable unfinished basement, ideal for creating a recreation room, gym, or home theater. The expansive backyard, with its large patio, offers ample space for outdoor fun and entertainment. With its spacious layout and great bones, this home is ready for your personal touch. It's a wonderful opportunity to make it your own while enjoying the extra room and versatility this property offers. This prime location offers easy access to NYC buses, Rt 18, Rt 1, the NJ Turnpike, Downtown New Brunswick, Rutgers University, and top-rated hospitals. Plus, it's just moments away from shopping, dining, and recreation. Benefit from East Brunswick's Award-Winning Blue Ribbon Schools!

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Sale history for 78 Canterbury Rd
$328/sq ft
$328/sq ft
$316/sq ft
$46/sq ft
Tax history for 78 Canterbury Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking / Garage Information
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- Has Open Parking
- Parking Features: 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Built-In Garage
Interior
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- Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room: Yes
- Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement Information
- Basement: Partial, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Utility Room
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate, See Remarks
- Stories Total: 3
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1 Bedroom, Laundry Room, Bath Full, Storage, Family Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Unfinished/Other Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio, Sidewalk, Yard
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Roof: Asphalt
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.404
- Lot Size Dimensions: 160.00 x 110.00
- Lot Size Area: 0.404
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Has Property Attached: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Restrictions YN: false
- Building Information
- Building Area Total: 1,740
- Levels: Three Or More, Multi/Split
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,387
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Underground Utilities, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Baseboard
Location
- Location Details
- Direction Faces: East
- Community Information
- Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,740
- Stories: —
- Parking Spaces: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.4 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1956
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 0400745 00014
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Age: 0
- Service: Garbage Included In Tax
- Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | - Baths | 1532 Sq. Ft. | $594,333 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $732,310 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $685,727 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1579 Sq. Ft. | $720,419 |
- Beds | - Baths | 2884 Sq. Ft. | $775,330 |
- Beds | - Baths | 1579 Sq. Ft. | $621,623 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $816,922 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $639,631 |
7 Beds | 4 Baths | 3629 Sq. Ft. | $1,090,266 |
- Beds | - Baths | 1521 Sq. Ft. | $628,156 |
- Beds | - Baths | 3310 Sq. Ft. | $850,405 |
- Beds | - Baths | 2662 Sq. Ft. | $770,182 |
4 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $706,964 |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $809,610 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $661,923 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $693,684 |
- Beds | - Baths | 1656 Sq. Ft. | $620,668 |
- Beds | - Baths | 1587 Sq. Ft. | $656,899 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $772,669 |
- Beds | - Baths | 2709 Sq. Ft. | $815,185 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $912,265 |
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