What Can $250K Buy You In Howell? 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 Howell listed at $250,000 from our partners at realtor.com.

$244,900 2 Lynne Ct, Howell, NJ 07731 Ramtown

This is your dream home!!! Renovated top to bottom w/ beautiful, high end detail throughout! Stunning, brand new kitchen w/ gorgeous granite counters, magnificent back splash & upgraded brand new stainless steel appliances. Stunning brand new hardwood flooring throughout dining/living room, foyer & laundry room! Beautiful bathrooms w/ magnificent tiles & vanities. Stunning base moldings! Gorgeous flooring throughout. Magnificent, up to date light fixtures. Full basement! Garage! This home has it all! If you are looking for a magnificent home that you can unpack your bags without doing a stitch of work, this home is it! Grab the opportunity to make this home yours! An opportunity like this won't last!

$244,900 514 Middle Ln, Howell, NJ 07731 Southard

Renovated, turn-key, CHARM! This 2/3 bedroom cape on a quiet street features a lush yard with Hostas and a picket fence. Completely remodeled in 2015, new roof, windows, siding, you name it! Fantastic layout features main entry openening to living room with exposed beams and dining room which flows into an open fully remodeled kitchen featuring granite, SS & glass tile backsplash! Laundry off kitchen. Large bright enclosed porch! Upstairs is 2 bedrooms and office which can be easily converted to 3rd bedroom by adding heat/clo. 2nd floor walk in closet has plumbing to create a full bath. Basement affords dry storage, and walk out door. Turn-key Americana meets low stress maintenance, call to see this gem today, and start packing tomorrow.

$225,000 5 Pearl Dr, Howell, NJ 07731 Freewood Acres

Three bedrooms, one bathroom, this ranch has been completely redone. Brand new kitchen, new flooring and an upgraded bathroom. Move-in ready.

$249,900 19 Freewood St, Howell, NJ 07731 Freewood Acres

Newly renovated home that offers large rooms and space. Located on a quiet tree lined street with a large yard that is great for entertaining. Brand new kitchen here opens up to a nice sized living and dining room combo and a rear door for deck access. Good sized bedrooms and newly finished bathrooms add to the desire in the home. Newly finished basement with many rooms to get lost in. Location to Route 9 and major roadways is a plus for commuters. Near shopping for ease to be close and also can walk to hop on the public transportation for convenience. This larger home is waiting for your finishing touches and has the room for a growing family.

$219,900 235 Midland Blvd, Howell, NJ 07731

Looking for the perfect starter home that affords the buyer the ability to expand the home and make it their own as life changes? Situated on an almost one-acre corner lot, this adorable ranch offers an open area to create the perfect living/dining area with easy access to the kitchen. A partially finished basement with newer double pane windows, perfect for watching TV or simply hanging out. Newer roof, new furnace and AC. Basement has french drains and there is a newer water filtration system. The property affords tremendous potential for expanding the home, entertaining, gardening... let your imagination go!

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