$499,000

5 Illinois Avenue, Jackson, NJ 08527

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,534 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
0.27acre lot
1 car garage
$325/sqft
Listed 21 hours ago

Property Description

Fixer-Upper with Tons of Potential in Brookwood 1! Bring your tools, vision, and creativity — this split-level home is ready for a full makeover! With solid bones and a classic layout, it's the kind of property that rewards effort. The exterior needs attention, the interior is due for updates, and the whole space is waiting for someone to give it the TLC it deserves. Whether you're planning a full renovation, a flip, or a personalized dream home project, this is the perfect blank canvas to make it happen. Set in the highly sought-after Brookwood 1 neighborhood, this property offers an unbeatable location on a quiet, tree-lined street surrounded by well-kept homes. It features a wide driveway, attached garage, and a spacious front yard with mature trees providing the perfect backdrop for enhancing curb appeal. The brick and shingle facade has vintage character that can easily be brought back to life with some paint, landscaping, and elbow grease. Inside, you'll find a flexible layout that lends itself beautifully to a modern redesign. With the right updates, this home could easily become a showpiece in one of Jackson's most desirable communities. Perfect for investors, contractors, or end users looking to add value through renovation this one's a diamond in the rough waiting to shine again.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 5, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: HomeSmart First Advantage : 732-352-1000
Listing Agent:: Zalman N Rokowsky : 732-352-1000
MLS ID:: 22533451

Basement: None
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air

Style: Split Level

Roofing: Shingle
General: 2

Originating MLS: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
County: Ocean

Zoning: 12-07305-0000-00008
Fencing: Fenced

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

This listing courtesy of Zalman N Rokowsky, HomeSmart First Advantage

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Location

Schools Nearby

Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School

60 Citadel Dr, Jackson, NJ, 08527

Grades PK-5

0.26 miles away

Christa Mcauliffe Middle School

35 S Hope Chapel Rd, Jackson, NJ, 08527

Grades 6-8

2.78 miles away

Jackson Liberty High School

125 N Hope Chapel Rd, Jackson, NJ, 08527

Grades 9-12

1.98 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.