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149 Rose Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$325,000

1 beds 1 baths Built 194820 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to First Jefferson Condos in the heart of Metuchen! This beautifully maintained 2-story townhouse offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The main level features gleaming hardwood floors and a spacious layout, including a bright living room, dining area, and an inviting kitchenideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a generously sized bedroom and a full bathroom, providing a private and cozy retreat. Additional highlights include a full basement offering ample storage or potential for additional living space. Enjoy an unbeatable location just minutes from the NJ Transit train station, major highways, shopping, and a variety of restaurantsmaking commuting and daily errands a breeze. Investment opportunity: The property is currently tenant-occupied with a lease in place through February 2027. The tenant is actively searching for a new residence though... offering potential flexibility for future occupancy. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own in a highly desirable community!

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
$3,552/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,178
Principal + interest$2,094
Property tax + insurance$962
PMI / 2nd mortgage$122
Utilities
$577
Heating + cooling$152
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$3,552/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,448/mo
Purchase price
$325,000
Down payment
$16,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$308,750
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Townhouse, Condo/TH
Style
Townhouse
Year built
1948
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,675
MLS #
2661773M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement

Home features

Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Dining RoomKitchenLiving Room1 BedroomBath FullNone
Kitchen
Galley TypeSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Dining L
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium

Lot features

Near Public Transit, 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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Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC

Listing information last refreshed 4/24/2026. Provided courtesy of WEICHERT CO REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

149 Rose Street · Metuchen — $325,000 · Certihomes