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To live in New Jersey is costly, which makes it an especially tough place for first-time home buyers or those families with just one income. But if you dig deep into the listings of homes on the market across the state, buyers can find attractive homes for sale at half the price of the state's average listing price of $304,500.
In Hudson County that looks like a 467-square-foot condo with immediate access into Manhattan. Travel to South Jersey with $150,000, and a 1,608-square-foot Blackwood home could be yours.
Here's a look at what potential buyers can purchase with $150,000 in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
(All photos courtesy of Trulia)
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Atlantic: 635 4th St., Absecon
Nestled in Absecon and located close to the water, this Cape Cod-style home is on the market for $149,000. The 1,422-square-foot home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and is located on more than a quarter-acre of land.
To make things easier, the bayside home can come partially furnished at its current price if you request it.
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The home last sold in 2003 for $158,500. It was listed for sale in June.
Property taxes for the home were $5,593 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $230,085
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Bergen: 197 Queen Anne Road, Bogota
A budget of $150,000 in Bergen County is not going to net a prospective buyer a sprawling pad, but if the budget is tight but you want to live in the North Jersey county, this recently renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom Bogota condo is within your budget.
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The condo last sold in 2010 for $125,000. It was listed for sale in August for $149,000.
Property taxes for the condo were $3,681 in 2015.
Average listing price in county: $652,720
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Burlington: 81 Ember Lane, Willingboro
A modest 1,573-square-foot Burlington County home is on the market for $145,900. The Cape Cod-style home, which was built in 1967, has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Advertised as a "great first time buyer starter home," the Willingboro home has new windows, a new roof, remodeled bathrooms and a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, according to its listing.
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The home was pending sale in March for $135,900 before the listing was removed and re-listed for $149,900 in July. The home has since been reduced to its current price tag.
Property taxes for the home were $5,639 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $213,841
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Camden: 16 Juniper Lane, Blackwood
Believe it or not, this 1,608-square-foot Blackwood home priced at $149,000 is more expensive than the average listing price of homes in Camden County, which is $138,633, according to Trulia. Built in 1985, the multi-family home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The home was originally put on the market for $169,900 in May before being reduced to its current price.
Property taxes for the home in 2016 were $6,544.
Average listing price in county: $138,633
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Cape May: 132 W. Roberts Ave. # 2A, Wildwood
According to the property's listing, this "immaculate" Wildwood condo is "one of the few" two-bedroom, two-bathroom condos on the market in the Jersey Shore city. The unit features tiled floors throughout, a deck, an outdoor shower, and a washer and dryer.
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The condo was first listed for sale in August 2016 for $154,900 before being reduced in April to its current price of $149,900.
Average listing price in county: $466,121
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Cumberland: 8 Front St., Dorchester
This historic home, built in 1880, is located across the street from the Delaware Bay inlet. The home was rehabbed 10 years ago, according to the home's listing, and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a "huge" backyard to entertain friends and family with.
The home was originally listed for $159,950 in August 2015.
Average listing price in county: $124,523
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Essex: 90 Jabez St., Newark
Another historic home, this Newark home, which was built in 1890, is on the market for $150,000. The 1,638-square-foot home has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The home was foreclosed in November 2015.
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The property last sold in 2008 for $300,000.
Property taxes for the home were $5,755 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $324,573
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Gloucester: 214 Poplar St., Turnersville
Located in the Liberty Forge neighborhood, this 1,136-square-foot Gloucester County townhouse, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, was built in 1985 and is on the market for $150,000. According to its listing, the townhouse features a large family room with a brick fireplace, a redone full bathroom and neighborhood amenities, such as a park that has a playground and basketball courts.
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The home last sold in May 2011 for $141,000.
Property taxes for the townhouse were $4,168 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $174,217
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Hudson: 620 38th St. #400, Union City
Known for having a high cost of living, it is no surprise $150,000 in Hudson County currently can get you only 467-square-feet of living in Union City. The studio condo, which was built in 2006, features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a washer and dryer in the unit and immediate access into Manhattan.
The condo is in a gated condominium complex.
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The condo last sold in 2008 for $160,000.
Property taxes for the home were $4,264 in 2016.
Average listing price in county: $481,823
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Hunterdon: 6 Hampton Road, Glen Gardner
Located in the Hunterdon County borough with a population of less than 2,000, this 19th Century bank house is located on nearly two acres of land, and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The 1,152-square-foot Colonial-style home, which was built in 1870, is on the market for $148,000.
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The property was originally listed for sale in June 2014 for $168,000 before steadily being reduced to its current price tag.
Property taxes for the home were $5,560 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $419,984
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Mercer: 29 Alfred Ave., Trenton
Located in the state's capital and just re-listed last week for $149,900, this Mercer County home, built in 1930 is move-in ready, according to the home's listing. Along with the Cape Cod-style home, the property contains a detached two-car garage. The 881-square-foot house has three bedrooms and one bathroom.
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The home last sold in May 2014 for $63,456.
Property taxes for the home were $4,051 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $302,507
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Middlesex: 1107 Aspen Drive, Plainsboro
This first-floor condo unit in Plainsboro has been on the market for $149,900 since the beginning of August. The 742-square-foot condo has one bedroom and bathroom. In its listing, the property is described as enabling "a care free, affordable lifestyle in the sought after town of Plainsboro." The community the condo is located in has a pool, tennis courts and a playground.
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The property last sold in 2000 for $63,500.
Property taxes for the home were $2,935 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $328,277
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Monmouth: 35 Hull Ave., Freehold
Just 512-square-feet, this tiny Freehold home is about to be off the market. The Monmouth County home has a pending offer of $155,000 to purchase the home. The bungalow-style home has one bedroom, one bathroom and a basement. The property also features a sizable backyard area.
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The home's spacious front porch area is pictured above.
The home was originally listed for sale in June for $175,000.
Property taxes for the home $3,829 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $502,307
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Morris: 15 Mason St., Lake Hopatcong
It is hard to find homes for under $150,000 located by the water, but for a sliver under that number, this 972-square-foot home is located within walking distance of Lake Hopatcong. The two-story Colonial-style home, which has two bedrooms and one bathroom, is nestled in a wooded area and features a large backyard deck to enjoy the privacy of the property.
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The property last sold in November 2012 for $167,500.
Property taxes for the home were $4,868 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $257,156
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Ocean: 31 Falmouth Ave. #72, Whiting
For senior citizens looking to downsize and move into a quiet community, this Whiting home, which was built in 1980 and has two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, could be the perfect spot. The 1,136-square-foot home is on the market for $150,000. The listing describes the home as "move-in ready."
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The home went on the market in July.
Average listing price in county: $337,711
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Passaic: 430 Roe St., Haledon
One of the bigger homes on this list, the fact that the listing states the home is in need of an owner to "bring this home back to life," may be a reason the 1,900-square-foot home is priced just below $150,000. Previously a parsonage for the church next door, the Haledon home has three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms.
The home was put on the market in July.
Average listing price in county: $280,471
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Salem: 106-108 Hubble Ave., Salem City
Salem County has the lowest average listing price in the entire state at $121,304, making this recently renovated duplex home more expensive than most in the county with a listing price of $150,000. The Salem City home, which was built in 1949, is described in its listing as an "investment opportunity" and is completely ready to be moved into.
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The home was foreclosed on in 2015.
Average listing price in county: $121,304
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Somerset: 66 Haverhill Place, Somerset
Another recently renovated property on this list, for $150,000 this Somerset home, which was built in 1987 and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, is on the market. Highlights of the condo include quartz kitchen countertops, two newly renovated bathrooms, nine-foot glass panels door lead out from the living room to a deck area and a brand new water heater.
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The condo last sold in May 2013 for $115,000.
Property taxes for the home were $2,652 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $569,603
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Sussex: 16 Oak Tree Lane, Sparta
Described as a "cozy ranch," this Sussex County home was recently on the market for $189,000, but its price has since been docked to just under $150,000. Built in 1952, the 1,258-square-foot home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and is within walking distance of downtown Sparta. According to the home's listing, the house is in need of some improvements, including the outdoor deck.
The home was first put on the market in November 2016 for $225,000.
Property taxes for the home were $5,238 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $238,611
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Union: 520 Purce St., Hillside
It may not look like much on the outside, but packed inside this Hillside home is 1,172-square-feet of living, including two floors, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large basement that is currently being used as a game room. The home was built in 1948. The property also includes a fenced-in yard and a one-car garage,
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The home last sold in 2003 for $139,000.
Property taxes for the home were $7,387 in 2017.
Average listing price in county: $376,370
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Warren: 37 Hillcrest Ave., Washington
This quaint Washington Township home meets a budget of $150,000. The 868-square-foot ranch-style home has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The home was built in 1948.
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The home last sold in 1996 for $93,000.
Average listing price in county: $235,824
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