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1522 Bower St, Linden, NJ, 07036

3beds
2.1baths
0sqft
$525,000
--price/sqft
$3,868/moest. monthly cost
$154,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Fantastic two-family in a convenient Linden location ideal for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental income! 1st Floor: Living room, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, mudroom/office, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. 2nd Floor: 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, living room, kitchen. Basement: Two bonus rooms plus laundry area, great for storage or a den. Outside, enjoy a backyard perfect for entertaining, a long driveway fitting 3+ cars, and a detached garage. Close to major highways, NJ Transit, and Newark Airport great access for tenants and owners alike. Live in one unit and rent the other, or add strong rental income to your portfolio. Don't miss this opportunity schedule your showing today! Separate utilities for cooking gas, electricity and hot water.

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
44
TransitSome Transit
56
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
3/10
3/10
Linden High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1923

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range/Oven - Gas,Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Partially Finished,Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Bedrooms,Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Kitchen,Living/Dining Room,Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: 1 Unit,Radiators - Steam,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2909001310000000250000
  • Exclusions: Personal belongings & washer in basement

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,356 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 40 x 100

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt,Driveway-Exclusive,Detached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind

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 $2,654$31,848
Home Insurance *$133$1,596
Property Taxes $888$10,656
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$3,868$46,416
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$132,617/yr
40% on housing$116,040/yr
45% on housing$103,146/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07036$286
Union County$380

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07036$485
Union County$416

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
2026-08-14Listed for sale$525,000
2026-08-05Pending sale$525,000
2026-07-20Listed for sale$525,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentNajjiyya Perry
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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