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272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$3,750

4 beds 3 baths 1,865 sqft Built 192076 days on marketActive

About this home

Available Immediately, Freshly Painted. Close to Whole Foods, NYC train, Woodstack, downtown Metuchen. Lovely front porch, deck off the back and a fenced in backyard with lawn. Inside offers modern/traditional open living space, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom located in the basement w a proper egress. Front porch is perfect for socializing or a lazy warm evening relaxing. Foyer at the entryway, open to large living room and dining room and kitchen. Design is a mix of modern & traditional. The back entry leads to a fully fenced-in yard. Second level offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Basement offers full bathroom, bedroom with proper egress and a family room space perfect for recreation space. All this and just a short distance to NYC train & Metuchen downtown. This one is perfect for someone on the go yet wants some private space and a yard and front porch. There are 2 parking spaces in the Mignolo lot reserved for tenants. DOGS OK, Cats not

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$636/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$113
Principal + interest$24
Property tax + insurance$88
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Utilities
$583
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$636/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,364/mo
Purchase price
$3,750
Down payment
$188 (5%)
Loan amount
$3,563
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1920
Lot size
0.1956 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
MLS #
2611295R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherStove/OvenMicrowave OvenWasher/DryerGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsShades-ExistingVaulted Ceiling(s)Entrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomStorageDining Room3 BedroomsBath FullAttic
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsEnclosed Porch(es)Fencing/WallYard
Community
Tennis Court(s)Curbs
Parking
DrivewayOn SitePaved
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Fireplace
Wood Burning StoveFree Standing
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarKitchen IslandEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining ComboFormal Dining Room
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Sewer
Public Sewer

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Level

Neighborhood — 08840

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population12,5058,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density3,9731,137
Male6,1484,307,827147,432,321
Female6,3574,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,4091,965,81163,775,926
Married5,9623,647,435123,120,365
Separated248391,23912,639,686
Widowed685515,17215,467,586
Divorced714529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold4,6383,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.692.732.60
Medial Age38.8337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$91,148$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$116,452$83,312$63,629
P C I$43,580$30,662$24,529
M D I$71,699$52,505$41,133
A T H E$78,902$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J78.69%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8840

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