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770 Columbus Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865

2beds
1baths
1,028sqft
$167,900
$163price/sqft
$1,424/moest. monthly cost
$56,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this charming 2-bed/1-bath half duplex located in the desirable Pursel Hill neighborhood. Whether you're an investor seeking immediate rental income or a buyer looking for a place to call home, this property offers great potential. The first floor features spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas, providing a comfortable and functional layout. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, a spacious landing, and a full bathroom. The full, unfinished basement offers ample storage or future finishing potential. Outside, enjoy covered front and rear porches, a private backyard, and the convenience of driveway parking located at the rear of the property. Currently tenant-occupied on a month-to-month lease at $1,730 per month, this home provides immediate rental income with the flexibility for future occupancy or continued investment. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, schools, and other local amenities. Schedule your private showing today!

Getting Around

38
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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4/10
5/10
Phillipsburg High SchoolGrades 9-122.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Duplex,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Instant Hot Water,Range/Oven-Gas,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Features: Inside Entrance, Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Utility Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Full,Unfinished

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Level: First

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile,Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: 1 Unit,Baseboard - Hotwater,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,028
  • Total interior livable area: 1,028 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Tub Shower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3019024140000000070000
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Exclusions: Tenant's belongings

Features

  • Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,178 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: .045 ACRE

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: 1 Car Width
  • Uncovered spaces: 1

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

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 $848$10,176
Home Insurance *$67$804
Property Taxes $316$3,792
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$1,424$17,088
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$48,822/yr
40% on housing$42,720/yr
45% on housing$37,973/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
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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: 8.0%
8.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.4%
-3.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$163This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08865$198
Warren County$224

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08865$228
Warren County$238

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-13Pending sale$167,900
2026-07-29Listed for sale$167,900
2024-08-06Sold$165,000
2022-04-05Sold$83,000
2015-12-30Listing removed$950
2015-11-24Listed for rent$950
2006-01-17Sold$95,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentErin Murphy
BrokerageLifestyle International Realty

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