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Bergen County Couple Calls Mill Pond at Eatontown Home
Affordability, Location and New Construction Key Selling Points
EATONTOWN, N.J. (Jan. 13, 2008) – When Dustin DeMercurio and his fiancee Judith Medina were in the market to buy a condominium they found themselves in a Blockbuster renting movies one night and picked up a new homes magazine. They leafed through it and stumbled across an ad for American Properties Realty’s Mill Pond at Eatontown and liked what they saw.
The couple drove down from Bergen County, where they each had their own place, to visit what was then the construction site for the new development in Monmouth County. They got to see the development’s location and the framing of the homes before the sheetrock was even installed. After they learned of the price, they were hooked.
"We saw the size and lay out and we pretty much fell in love with it,” said DeMercurio of Woodcliff Lake. “We thought it was a no-brainer for the money and a new construction condo."
The couple, which plans to wed in Long Island, N.Y. in April, had already placed a bid on a resale condominium in Mahwah when they visited Mill Pond at Eatontown.
"The (Mahwah) unit was more money for less square footage and it was 20 years old, so it wasn’t even worth the investment," he said, adding if they bought something new in Bergen County it would have cost them about $400,000.
DeMercurio works for Lexmark International as a district sales manager out of his home and Medina owns her own business, A Personal Touch, which is an in-home beauty services company that provides hairstyling, coloring, massage therapy and permanent makeup. Neither was restricted to North Jersey so the decision of where they should buy their first home together became even easier after their visit to Mill Pond.
The couple chose a two bedroom, two-bathroom condominium on the third floor of their building, where starting prices are $252,990. They used the extra bedroom as a combined office/guest room, which they both use for work. They also enjoy free parking. "I love the spaciousness, the layout. It is brand new and the fact that we got to pretty much customize it was great. We got to choose our own upgrades. We put a granite counter top in the kitchen, a tray ceiling in the master bedroom, tile in the bathrooms and then we got an electric fireplace that is located catty-corner in our living area from the opening to the kitchen," he said.
Medina added that she also liked having the opportunity to start from scratch on decorating with picking out cabinetry and other finishes.
"I like that it is affordable. I like the area. It’s near the beach and it centrally located near the Garden State (Parkway)," said Medina of Edgewater.
American Properties Realty recently opened a new model home available for public viewing at Mill Pond, where more than 50 percent of the community is occupied. American commissioned the nationally known Design Environments Inc. (DEI) of Atlanta to create a custom look in its Essex model home, in addition to the existing two model homes, The Arlington and The Canterbury.
Residents will revel in Mill Pond’s masterfully designed interiors featuring elegantly appointed foyers and common corridors, insulated steel main entry doors, 9-foot ceilings in the living rooms and abundant closet space for convenient storage. Private balconies or terraces are also included with each residence and remote entry intercom systems allow for secure access to the building lobbies.
The first phase of Mill Pond at Eatontown is nearly sold out, and more than 50 residents have moved in, representing 50 percent of the community. A tot lot with rubberized safety flooring and state-of-the-art equipment has been installed and plans are underway for a gazebo and professional landscaping by year’s end.
An impressive 70 homes have also been sold since the beginning of 2008, making Mill Pond at Eatontown a solid investment because of its incredible location, high-end features and affordability, said Paul Csik, Senior Vice President for Iselin, N.J.-based American Properties Realty.
The homes at Mill Pond are designed to be energy efficient, with oversized single-hung vinyl windows, high-quality fiberglass insulation, high-efficiency gas furnaces and central air. Each residence features up to 1,635 square feet of living space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and available garages, all at prices starting at $252,990. Bathrooms feature Kohler fixtures, oak vanities, ceramic Dal tile floors and walls and oversized mirrors. Kitchens offer 9-foot ceilings, 42-inch Kitchencraft cabinetry, whirlpool gas ovens and ranges; multi-cycle dishwashers and microwaves and Kohler kitchen faucets and sinks.
All homes are wired for multiple phone lines, include centrally wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and are outfitted with Ademco home security systems. As a grand opening incentive, Mill Pond is offering a fireplace, Whirlpool washer, dryer and refrigerator to be included with all purchases. Additional details are available through American Property Realty’s professional team of sales associates. Qualified first-time home buyers are also eligible for federal tax credits of up to $7,500.
Mill Pond is conveniently located near Routes 18, 35 and 36 and the Garden State Parkway, providing residents with direct access to regional restaurants, retailers and cultural and entertainment venues, as well as the nearby Jersey shore. The community’s grounds are professionally landscaped and maintained, including well-lit, tree-lined streets that provide a park-like setting for Mill Pond’s residents.
For more information on Mill Pond at Eatontown call 732-544-5406 or visit www.americanproperties.net. Open Friday through Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
About American Properties
American Properties Realty, Inc. is an award-winning home building organization based in Iselin, N.J. and is committed to earning the trust of each and every family who call its communities “home.” American Properties Realty and its affiliated companies have created over 15,000 homes, from luxury single-family estates to master planned communities of apartments, condominiums and townhomes. These award-winning communities have delivered the dream of affordable and luxury housing to thousands of residents in New Jersey. Its residential communities have an unsurpassed reputation for quality craftsmanship and extraordinary value.