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41 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$740,000

4 beds 3 baths 1,300 sqft Built 195026 days on marketActive

About this home

41 Lake Avenue in Metuchen, a beautifully maintained home you won't want to miss! This charming property offers 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, first floor bedroom that can easily serve as a home office. The heart of the home is the custom designed kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a pot filler and ample cabinet space. Enjoy the comfort of updated bathrooms throughout, along with a spacious 2 car garage for added convenience. Step outside to a private backyard complete with a cozy deck, ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings. This home truly combines style, function and warmth just minutes from downtown and the train station.

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
$7,310/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,092
Principal + interest$4,767
Property tax + insurance$2,047
PMI / 2nd mortgage$278
Utilities
$527
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$7,310/mo TLC
Budget$7,810/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$740,000
Down payment
$37,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$703,000
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Two Story
Year built
1950
Lot size
0.12 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$15,997
MLS #
2612330R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Blinds1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room3 BedroomsNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckFencing/WallYard
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageBuilt-In GarageDetachedDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsNot Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train

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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Listing information last refreshed 3/20/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

41 Lake Avenue · Metuchen — $740,000 · Certihomes