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20 Mercury Rd, Edison, NJ, 08817

3beds
1baths
1,044sqft
$550,000
$527price/sqft
$4,043/moest. monthly cost
$161,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 20 Mercury Rd, a well-maintained ranch offering easy, one-level living in one of Edison's most convenient locations. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home lives comfortably with a bright living room, a functional kitchen, and all three bedrooms on the main floor no stairs to climb. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a gas range and cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave, and the home includes a washer and dryer for added convenience. Enjoy year-round comfort with natural gas forced hot air heat and central air conditioning, plus a hot water heater installed just last year. Out back, a screened-in porch, recently installed deck, and extended driveway offers ample off-street parking. Tucked into a calm residential neighborhood, the home puts everyday essentials right at your fingertips Costco, Sam's Club, and major shopping malls are all minutes away, local schools just around the corner, and major highways and commuter routes are within easy reach for a quick trip anywhere. The property is vacant and ready to move in. Potential investment home. Don't miss this opportunity in a sought-after Edison neighborhood that blends quiet residential living with unbeatable convenience

Getting Around

50
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
42
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
6/10
4/10
Edison High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1952

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Gas Range/Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range,Washer,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • 3 Bedrooms,Kitchen,Living Room,Bath Full,Utility Room,None
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,044
  • Total interior livable area: 1,044 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Breakfast Bar

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0501111000000032

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Enclosed
  • Exterior features: Deck,Enclosed Porch(es),Storage Shed

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,500 sqft
  • Features: Near Shopping,Near Train,Interior Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 125.00 x 60.00

Parking

  • Parking features: 2 Cars Deep,3 Cars Deep
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,781$33,372
Home Insurance *$157$1,884
Property Taxes $912$10,944
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$4,043$48,516
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$138,617/yr
40% on housing$121,290/yr
45% on housing$107,813/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.7%
-2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$527This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08817$301
Middlesex County$305

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08817$382
Middlesex County$345

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-22Listed for sale$550,000
2021-02-25Listing removed--
2020-10-05Listing removed$2,200
2020-09-18Listed for rent$2,200
2009-06-01Listing removed$310,000
2009-01-31Listed for sale$310,000
2004-08-18Sold$260,000
2002-01-15Sold$170,000
1999-09-13Sold$123,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentETHAN HINDS
BrokerageEXP REALTY, LLC

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