51 Salem Court, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$799,999

3 beds 3 baths 1,534 sqft Built 19626 days on marketActive

About this home

Meticulous split beautifully landscaped in Homestead Park close proximity to Metuchen High School, all transportation and shopping. Updates include, but not limited to, 25 year transferrable warranty roof 2018, FHA furnace 7 years, windows 2000 & doors 2025. Gorgeous granite kitchen/updated stainless appliances with center island open to dining room. Sliders to fabulous vaulted ceiling 3-season Florida room to deck with views of lovely landscaped yard & paver patio, & storage shed. MBR includes two closets and full bath! Updates also include all bathrooms. Absolutely nothing to do but unpack.

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

$7,623/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI): $7,401
Utilities: $579
Transportation: $129
Other (entertainment): $157

Your monthly budget

Budget$8,123/mo

Remaining after TLC$500/mo

Purchase price

$799,999

Down payment

$40,000 (5%)

Loan amount

$759,999

APR

7.19%

Quick facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Split Level

Year built

1962

Lot size

0.2296 ac

Stories

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Water

Public

HOA

—

Annual tax

$14,035

MLS #

2614761R

County

Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning

Basement

Garage (1)

Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances

Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater

Interior

BlindsSecurity SystemShades-ExistingKitchenLiving RoomDining RoomFlorida Room3 BedroomsBath FullBath MainAtticFamily RoomAdditional Bath

Exterior

BarbecueLawn SprinklersDeckPatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenEnclosed Porch(es)Fencing/WallStorage ShedYardInsulated Pane Windows

Parking

AsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedGarage Door Opener

Patio & porch

DeckPatioEnclosed

Kitchen

Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanKitchen Island

Dining

Formal Dining Room

Master bedroom

Full Bath

Security

Security System

Flooring

Ceramic Tile, Wood

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Ownership

Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08840

Metric	This ZIP	County	USA
Population	12,505	8,832,837	299,088,112
Population Change Since1990	8.00%	14.00%	20.00%
Population Density	3,973	1,137	—
Male	6,148	4,307,827	147,432,321
Female	6,357	4,525,010	151,655,844
Never Married	2,409	1,965,811	63,775,926
Married	5,962	3,647,435	123,120,365
Separated	248	391,239	12,639,686
Widowed	685	515,172	15,467,586
Divorced	714	529,393	23,075,029
Number Of House Hold	4,638	3,167,345	111,826,380
Average House Hold Size	2.69	2.73	2.60
Medial Age	38.83	37.15	35.46
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 R	7.00%	7.00%	—
W C J	78.69%	81.02%	77.74%

(Zip) Code

8840

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Listing information last refreshed 5/3/2026. Provided courtesy of FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.