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56 Oak Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$1,599,999

4 beds 4 baths 3,523 sqft Built 190038 days on marketActive

About this home

Set along one of Metuchen's most coveted streets, this exceptional Fully Renovated residence blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates, offering refined sophistication and everyday comfort. Inside, sun-filled interiors showcase classic diamond-pane windows alongside newly installed panoramic windows that fill every room with natural light. A newly redesigned kitchen with top of the line appliances, renovated bathrooms, and refined fireplaces enhance both style and function, while custom built-in bookshelves highlight the home's enduring craftsmanship and character. The layout offers a seamless flow between living, dining, and kitchen spaces, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Designed for gathering both inside and out, the home extends to a sophisticated backyard with a beautifully appointed patio overlooking Woodwild Park, offering a private, scenic setting for outdoor dining, relaxation, and hosting. Upstairs, the primary suite provides a peaceful retreat, while additional rooms offer flexibility for family, guests, work, or creative use. A fully renovated basement expands the home's living space, perfect for recreation, fitness, or extended stays. Extensively improved for comfort and peace of mind, the home features a newer roof, updated heating and cooling systems, improved chimney lining, enhanced drainage with sump pumps and French drains, and a whole-home water filtration and softening system. Ideally located near downtown Metuchen, shopping, dining, and transportation, this home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a distinguished address with modern comfort and lasting quality.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$11,420/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$11,466
Principal + interest$7,257
Property tax + insurance$3,609
PMI / 2nd mortgage$600
Utilities
$643
Heating + cooling$160
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$11,420/mo TLC
Budget$11,920/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,599,999
Down payment
$80,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,519,999
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Custom Home, Traditional
Year built
1900
Lot size
0.4591 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Zoned, Radiators-Steam
Cooling
Zoned, Wall Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$24,449
MLS #
2661643M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerFree-Standing FreezerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherWater FilterWater Softener OwnedGas Water Heater
Interior
Water FilterWatersoftener OwnedDining RoomBath HalfFamily RoomMedia RoomEntrance FoyerKitchenLibrary/OfficeLiving Room3 BedroomsBath SecondBath FullLaundry Room1 BedroomUnfinished/Other RoomBeamed CeilingsOther Room(s)Additional Bath
Exterior
PatioStorage ShedYard
Parking
2 Car Width
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Kitchen IslandGranite/Corian CountertopsSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathSitting AreaWalk-In Closet(s)
Accessibility
Stall Shower
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Backs to Park Land, Private

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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56 Oak Avenue · Metuchen — $1,599,999 · Certihomes