74 Mercer Ave | North Plainfield Boro

$724,900 | 5 Beds | 2 Baths (2 Full)

This gorgeous historic property has been lovingly cared for by its Owner-occupants for over 30 years and is move-in ready. Currently configured as a two family, it was also used as a single family home for many years and could easily be converted back. A perfect blend of size and location, this home is an ideal investment for Owner-occupants looking to enjoy this beautiful home or investors looking for high yield units for discerning tenants. This updated and comfortable home features hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light. The first floor has a bedroom and full bath. The generously sized living room has lovely historic Details that have been well preserved, including a wood burning fireplace. Featuring new carpets, a large eat-in kitchen, a living room with a wood burning fireplace, a sun porch that can be used as a lovely home office or den, and a large bonus room that could be used as a fourth bedroom or dining room. There is abundant off-street parking and a detached 2 car garage. The large, private yard is a unique asset for rentals of this size. This home was previously enjoyed as a large single-family home and could easily be converted back, while maintaining the legal 2 family designation. There is a whole house generator hook-up for a portable generator. GSMLS 3998129

Directions to property: Corner of Mercer

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3998129
Listing Category: 
Purchase
Listing Status
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Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Pricing
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List Price: 
$724,900
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Detached
Primary Market Area: 
North Plainfield Boro
Address: 
74 Mercer Ave, North Plainfield Boro, NJ 07060-4622, U.S.A.
County: 
Somerset
Latitude: 
40.6178100
Longitude: 
-74.4337300
Directions: 
Corner of Mercer
Public Remarks: 
This gorgeous historic property has been lovingly cared for by its Owner-occupants for over 30 years and is move-in ready. Currently configured as a two family, it was also used as a single family home for many years and could easily be converted back. A perfect blend of size and location, this home is an ideal investment for Owner-occupants looking to enjoy this beautiful home or investors looking for high yield units for discerning tenants. This updated and comfortable home features hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light. The first floor has a bedroom and full bath. The generously sized living room has lovely historic Details that have been well preserved, including a wood burning fireplace. Featuring new carpets, a large eat-in kitchen, a living room with a wood burning fireplace, a sun porch that can be used as a lovely home office or den, and a large bonus room that could be used as a fourth bedroom or dining room. There is abundant off-street parking and a detached 2 car garage. The large, private yard is a unique asset for rentals of this size. This home was previously enjoyed as a large single-family home and could easily be converted back, while maintaining the legal 2 family designation. There is a whole house generator hook-up for a portable generator.
Building Details
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Architectural Style: 
Victorian
Year Built: 
1890
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Unfinished
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Wood
Exterior Features: 
Patio
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
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Total Rooms: 
10
Total Bedrooms: 
5
Total Bathrooms: 
2
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
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Heating System: 
2 Units
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Window A/C(s)
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
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Acres: 
0.28
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
84X143
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Parking Type: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Total Parking Spaces: 
7
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2714-00136-0000-00011-0000-
Lot Number: 
11
Annual Tax: 
$12,202.00
Contract Details
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Possession: 
at closing
Listing Participants
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Listing Office Name: 
KELLER WILLIAMS GREATER BRUNSWICK