770 Columbus Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865
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
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
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
- Strong Wind
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
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 | $848 | $10,176 |
| Home Insurance * | $67 | $804 |
| Property Taxes | $316 | $3,792 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $1,424 | $17,088 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Pending sale | $167,900 |
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $167,900 |
| 2024-08-06 | Sold | $165,000 |
| 2022-04-05 | Sold | $83,000 |
| 2015-12-30 | Listing removed | $950 |
| 2015-11-24 | Listed for rent | $950 |
| 2006-01-17 | Sold | $95,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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