17 Locust Road, Howell, NJ, 07731
About This Home
This ONE is NOT to be MISSED! Charming 3 bdrm, 1 ba home perfect for first time home buyers or those looking to downsize. This cozy, move in ready home offers comfortable living with a functional layout and low maintenance lifestyle. Extra large family room off kitchen with slider to back patio. Fully fenced in yard that offers privacy when you want to relax with a coffee or friends. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, with easy access to major highways for a convenient commute to the city or outer bridges. The Roof was replaced in 2019, a new water heater in Dec. of 2025, the A/C in 2023 and a new blower motor in the furnace in 2025. A wonderful opportunity to own an affordable home in a desirable location. Put this one on your list!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Attic
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,264
- Total interior livable area: 1,264 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2100062000000012
- Zoning description: Residential, Single Family, Neighborhood
- Exclusions: Personal items
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Back to Woods
- Lot size dimensions: 123 x 112
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,On Street,None
- 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
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,528 | $30,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $130 | $1,560 |
| Property Taxes | $706 | $8,472 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $3,557 | $42,684 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Price change | $495,000 |
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $499,999 |
| 1999-08-16 | Sold | $94,900 |
| 1994-07-08 | Sold | $101,900 |
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