234 Holmes St
Belleville, NJ 07109
$769,000

$4,557/mo at 6.15%
This home comes with a lower rate
About this home

OH CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER* RESCHEDULED 1/24 & 1/25** A true one-of-one Colonial Revival custom home unlike anything else in the neighborhood. Rebuilt with intention, fully brought up to code. The next chapter begins with nothing to do but unpack. Outside sculpted stonework and a serene waterfall feature give the home warmth and personality. The entry opens to an oversized foyer setting the tone for the architectural detail ahead. A sun-filled reading nook invites quiet mornings leading into a living room and formal dining room with rich honey-toned hardwood floors framed by custom dark inlay borders a stone fireplace and layered ceiling millwork with recessed trays and graceful arches. The dining room reveals a grand symmetrical kitchen centered around a statement island, integrated cooktop perfect for hosting. Soft taupe cabinetry warm stone countertops designer backsplash and full appliance package complete the space. A guest half bath sits just opposite. Also on this level the primary suite features a large closet and dressing room just before the suite with stone-clad walk-in shower. Upstairs offers 5 bedrooms,1 ideal as a home office, a full bath and one bedroom with a private balcony. Custom hardwood border detailing throughout-craftsmanship rarely seen today. A finished basement includes laundry and flexible living space. Outside, 8+ car driveway leads to storage shed accented by large arched Palladian window.

Home features
6 bedroom
2.5 bathroom
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Built in 1902
Single Family
Fireplace
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Interest rate
6.15% 3.05%
Monthly total
$4,557 $4,154
Loan term
25 y 2 mo

Lifetime savings
$121,636
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Feb 07, 2026 12:33 am
Listing agent: KIMBERLY BARRETO
Listing provided courtesy of: SIGNATURE REALTY NJ, (973) 921-1111
Details provided by GARDENSTATEMLS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #4004943
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