This home's estimate is 15.6% higher than the average sale price ($481K) of 6 comparable homes.
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85 Idlewild Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
About this home
Look no further! Charming 3 Bed 1 Bath, with an office room/spare room, Cape-Cod(North East Facing) in desirable Edison is the perfect place to settle & call home! Well maintained inside & out with beautiful upgrades, bay windows, just pack your bags & move right in! Big Backyard boasts a Patio, 2 storage shed, completely fenced-in for your privacy! All of this & more in a great location, close to Edison & Metuchen Train Stations, making it an easy commute to NYC - a Commuter's Delight!! Near to the bus stop, Rte 287, TOP RATED Edison Schools, Urgent Care, Aldi, 7-11, Walmart, Costco & more! Showings begin Dec 1,2022

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- $270,0002 beds1 bath— sq ft395 College Dr #395, Edison, NJ 08817Realty of America LLC, (833) 256-4244
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Sale history for 85 Idlewild Rd
Tax history for 85 Idlewild 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
- Has Open Parking
- Parking Features: Asphalt
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room: Yes
- Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Features: Not Eat-in Kitchen
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Stories Total: 1
- Interior Features: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Family Room, Utility Room, 1 Bedroom, None
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1414
- Lot Size Dimensions: 110.00 x 63.00
- Lot Size Area: 0.1414
- Lot Features: Level
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Has Property Attached: No
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Restrictions YN: false
- Building Information
- Levels: Two
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,485
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 1,818
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 6,159 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1952
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 0501116 00026
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- Listing Information
- Age: 0
- Service: Garbage Included In Tax
- Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 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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