What Can $250K Buy You In Freehold? Here Are 5 Homes

On Tuesday, Patch told you how much money you have to make to afford a home at the median sale prices in North Jersey and South Jersey.

According to HSH.com, which tracks mortgage rates, the median sale price of a home in South Jersey is $238,900. In North Jersey, the median price is $419,100. (We won't get into that whole Central Jersey debate — that's a discussion for another time!)

The question is, what can you buy that's near that median price range? Here are five homes in Freehold listed at $250,000 from our partners at realtor.com.

$249,900 41 Manalapan Ave, Freehold, NJ 07728

Beautiful Colonial home with wood floors, double bay windows, and Victorian charm has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths with sunroom, den, living room, dining room, all on a beautiful level oversized corner lot. Much potential for many possibilities. Detached one car garage, partially finished basement, attic and more.

$248,500 301 Freehold Englishtown Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

Ranch with 3 bedrooms located with easy access to route 9 adjacent to St. Rose cemetery. Eat-in kitchen with ceramic floors, dining room with slider to patio and fenced in back yard with a 20 x 16 shed. Front porch that over looks State Park across the street. Garage was converted into a family room with a bow window.

$244,900 137 Kingsley Way, Freehold, NJ 07728

This beautifully updated 3 bedroom townhouseis located in quite neighborhood close to downtown Freehold restaurants shopping center and NY bus. Kitchen includes new stainless steel appliances (stove, dishwasher, refrigerator) new back splash and bi- fold doors. Downstairs bathroom was just updated. Water heater is new and heating system was serviced just 6 months ago. Wood floors and carpets are also new. For those of you who enjoy outdoors this place offers spacious deck with BBQ grill and the pool within walking distance and playground for kids. Hurry this one will not last long. *As per new bylaws new owners must occupy property for 2 years before being able to rent.

$239,900 270 Tulip Ln, Freehold, NJ 07728

Upgraded, immaculate and 'turn-key' 2 bedroom unit w/ loft in sought after raintree community! Features include: cathedral ceilings w/ skylights offering plenty of natural light, gorgeous upgraded kitchen w/ granite countertops, custom tile backsplash + stainless steel appliances! Spacious open floor plan w/ a living/dining room combo, perfect for entertaining! Sliding doors lead outside to your private balcony overlooking the courtyard! Spacious master bedroom w/ walk-in closet + full upgraded bathroom! Raintree community offers a club house, gym, pool, and a golf course. Amazing opportunity!

$219,950 9 Murray St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Beautiful Victorian style home. Kitchen shows well with white cabinets and bonus room off kitchen with French doors to the rear backyard and W/D. Living room and Formal dining room have wood flooring. Lovely bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level and walk up attic on third level. Relax on your front porch, walk into town, fine dining and easy access to buses and trains. This is a great home with character and charm!

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