SHERIFF'S SALE
By virtue of a Writ of Execution to me directed, issued out of
SUPERIOR COURT
OF NEW JERSEY
CHANCERY DIVISION
BURLINGTON
County of Burlington
DOCKET NO. F-011277-23
ATTORNEY FILE NO.
SHERIFF # 25001626
I will sell at public sale on Thursday 9/18/2025
at 12:00 PM Prevailing Time, at the County Court Facilities, Rancocas Road, 1st Floor, Commissioner’s Board Room, Mt. Holly, New Jersey
242 AMHERST AVENUE PEMBERTON, NJ 08068
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THE GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE OF THE UPSET BID AMOUNT AS OF 8/6/2025 IS $62,131.31.
THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON AND STATE OF NJ. IT IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 242 AMHERST AVENUE, PEMBERTON, NJ 08068. IT IS KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 1102, LOT 13. THE DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY-59.44’ X 119.44’ IRR. NEAREST CROSS STREET: UNIVERSITY AVENUE. THE PROPERTY IS OCCUPIED BY UNKNOWN. PRIOR MORTGAGE OR LIENS OUTSTANDING AND NOT EXTINGUISHING BY THE SALE ARE AS LISTED IN SECTION 2 BELOW. PRIOR LIEN(S): UTILITY LIEN (CERT. NO.: 25-00404) IN THE APPROX. AMOUNT OF $1,726.19. 2025 3RD QUARTER TAXES OPEN/DUE IN THE APPROX. AMOUNT OF $1,291.23. UNPAID UTILITIES IN THE APPROX. AMOUNT OF $490.66. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF REDEMPTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY VIRTUE OF ANY FEDERAL ESTATE TAXES DUE TO IT BY REASON OF THE DEATH OF CHARLES HOUSTON.
** Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens, or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remains of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount due thereon.
Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.
This does not constitute a full legal description, which can be found in the County Clerk’s Office or the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff is not responsible and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the affidavit of considerations submitted by the plaintiff in regards to this property.
The purchaser will pay the costs of drawing and executing the deed, sheriff’s fees, costs, and commission.
Judgment approximately $55,233.48 besides interest, costs, and fees.
The right to adjourn this sale is specifically reserved by the undersigned.
Seized as the property of
DARLENE HOUSTON; DARLENE HOUSTON, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES HOUSTON; ANGELA HILL; MR. HILL, HUSBAND OF ANGELA HILL; BRENDAN HOUSTON; CHARLES HOUSTON; MRS. CHARLES HOUSTON, HIS WIFE; CHRISTINE HOUSTON DA; MR. HOUSTON, HUSBAND OF CHRISTINE HOUSTON DA; JERMAINE HOUSTON; MRS. JERMAINE HOUSTON, HIS WIFE; OMEGA HOUSTON; FLORETTE HOUSTON; MR. HOUSTON, HUSBAND OF FLORETTE HOUSTON; MARISSA HOUSTON; MR. HOUSTON, HUSBAND OF MARISSA HOUSTON; RENEE HOUSTON; MR. HOUSTON, HUSBAND OF RENEE HOUSTON; DANIEL HOUSTON; MRS. DANIEL HOUSTON, HIS WIFE; DAVID HOUSTON; MRS. DAVID HOUSTON, HIS WIFE; TAMARA HOUSTON; MR. HOUSTON, HUSBAND OF TAMARA HOUSTON; DARRELL HOUSTON; MRS. DARRELL HOUSTON, HIS WIFE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; RLI INSURANCE COMPANY; MARK N. PALUMBI; COUNTY OF MERCER; CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; JAHNY HACKLEY; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
Defendant(s): taken in execution at the suit of
BANKUNITED N.A.
Plaintiff(s):
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
AT THE TIME OF THE SALE, TWENTY PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT BID WILL BE REQUIRED AS A DEPOSIT, BY THE PURCHASER, IN CASH, CERTIFIED, TREASURER’S, OR CASHIERS CHECK ONLY. THE BALANCE IS DUE TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF SALE, IN CASH OR CERTIFIED, TREASURE’S, OR CASHIERS CHECK ONLY.
IN CERTAIN CASES, AT THE TIME OF THE SALE THREE- AND ONE-HALF PERCENT (3.5%) OF THE AMOUNT BID AS A DEPOSIT, IN CASH, CERTIFIED TREASURER’S OR CASHIERS CHECK ONLY. THE BALANCE IS DUE NINETY DAYS (90) FROM DATE OF SALE IN CASH OR CERTIFIED, TREASURER’S OR CASHIER’S CHECK OR SHALL BE BY WIRE TRANSFER TO THE BURLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF. IF THE BALANCE OF THE PURCHASE PRICE IS TO BE FINANCED, BIDDER MUST PRESENT AT SALE PRE-APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM AN INSTITUTION REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE OR FEDERAL BANKING AGENCY AS DEFINED IN THE NEW JERSEY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
THOSE PERMITTED TO PAY THREE- AND ONE-HALF PERCENT DEPOSIT (3.5%) SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING IN ORDER OF PRIORITY:
1. THE FORECLOSED UPON DEFENDANT, THE FORECLOSED UPON DEFENDANT’S NEXT OF KIN OR TENANT, MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, SHALL HAVE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY; (only available for the initial sale unless the sale is delayed)
2. AN INDIVIDUAL, MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WHO INTENDS TO OCCUPY THE PROPERTY AS HIS PRIMARY RESIDENCE FOR NO LESS THAN EIGHTY-FOUR (84) MONTHS;
3. A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHO HAS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE FORECLOSED UPON DEFENDANT, THE NEXT OF KIN OF THE FORECLOSED UPON DEFENDANT OR TENANT OF THE FORECLOSED UPON PROPERTY;
4. A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHO HAS COMPLETED A 1023 FILING WITH UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATING THE CORPORATION’S MISSION INCLUDES COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND THE CREATION OR PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
A TENANT OR A SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WHO IS NEITHER THE PLAINTIFF NOR THE FORECLOSED UPON DEFENDANT OR HIS NEXT OF KIN AND WHO INTENDS TO OCCUPY THE PROPERTY AS HIS PRIMARY RESIDENCE FOR A MINIMUM OF EIGHTY FOUR (84) MONTHS AND FINANCES THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AND PAYS A THREE AND ONE HALF (3.5) PERCENT DEPOSIT SHALL HAVE RECEIVED EIGHT (8) HOURS OF HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING THROUGH A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY, AND SHALL PRESENT A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM TO THE SHERIFF.
IF YOU INTEND TO BID UNDER THE COMMUNITY WEALTH PRESERVATION PROGRAM, WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE SUBMIT ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
To be sold by: James H. Kostoplis, Sheriff
Attorney (s): STERN LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG LLC 973-797-1100
Dated: 8/12/2025
8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2025
Prs. Adv. Fee: $360.84