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180 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$985,000

3 beds 4 baths Built 19302 days on marketActive

About this home

Multiple Offers - highest & best due at 2 pm on 5/16. This beautifully renovated 1930s Colonial Revival blends sophisticated, timeless elegance with cozy, livable functionality. Hardwood floors, plantation shutters, built in cabinetry, decorative moldings, and thoughtful design create warmth and sophistication throughout. From the charming front garden and private yard to the bright foyer, this home instantly feels welcoming. The expansive living room features a gas fireplace, custom cabinetry, and abundant natural light. At the heart of the home, a beautifully designed bar room with built-in server holds everything needed for everyday meals or entertaining. The French doors open to the patio for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A marble powder room is conveniently tucked nearby. The kitchen and dining spaces continue the home's elevated yet comfortable feel. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, open shelving, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a farmhouse sink. The light filled dining room accommodates a large farmhouse table along with a credenza, buffet and coffee bar, and the built-in mudroom bench is the perfect place to store your things at the end of the day. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a serene primary suite with abundant natural light, oversized closets, second-floor laundry, and a spa-like bath with radiant heat, double vanity, and custom shower. Not to be outdone, the hall bath is equally impressive with designer tile, soaking tub, and separate shower. The fully finished basement adds approximately 472 sq ft of versatile living space, currently used as a guest suite with gas fireplace, kitchenette, full bath, and charming under-stair play nook. The basement has it's own split system for heating & cooling, making it comfortable year round. With natural light throughout, it also makes an ideal family room, office, gym, or playroom. Outside, the private backyard is designed for relaxation and entertaining, featuring pavers, green space, mature landscaping, a covered pergola, extendable awning, and easy access from the home's French doors, it truly is an extension of the home. A finished 2-car garage adds approximately 300 sq ft of flexible space with epoxy floors, heating & cooling via mini-split, outfitted with a multi-piece modular storage system made by New Age to ensure that your workshop remains organized and full attic storage above. Located in highly desirable Metuchen, winner of the 2023 Main Street Award, this home offers charm, community, top-rated schools, a vibrant downtown, and direct rail service to NY Penn Station, making it a commuter's dream.

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
$9,185/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$9,004
Principal + interest$6,345
Property tax + insurance$2,290
PMI / 2nd mortgage$369
Utilities
$635
Heating + cooling$156
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$9,185/mo TLC
Budget$9,685/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$985,000
Down payment
$49,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$935,750
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Traditional
Year built
1930
Lot size
0.1667 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Radiant, Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Water
Private, Public
HOA
Annual tax
$15,391
MLS #
2614931R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherWater Softener OwnedGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsCedar Closet(s)Security SystemWatersoftener OwnedEntrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomOther Room(s)Dining Room3 BedroomsLaundry RoomAtticBath FullBath MainAdditional Bath
Exterior
PatioEnclosed Porch(es)SidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
Additional ParkingGarageDetached
Patio & porch
PatioEnclosed
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Two SinksFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Security
Security System
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple, Trust

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Easements/Right of Way, Irregular Lot

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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