CCertihomes
145 Center Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$8,000

4 beds 5 baths Built 202411 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this stunning 3300-square-foot, custom-built home, newly constructed in 2024 and perfectly situated in the heart of Metuchen, one of Central New Jersey's most sought-after communities known for its vibrant downtown, charming neighborhoods, and easy access to NYC. This exceptional rental features 4 spacious bedrooms with 4 1/2 beautifully appointed bathrooms, thoughtfully designed for luxury, comfort, and modern living. From the moment you enter, you'll be impressed by the open-concept layout, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and upscale finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and an oversized center island, perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The expansive primary suite provides a private retreat complete with a spa-inspired bathroom and generous closet space, while the additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, home offices, or multi-generational living. Step outside to enjoy a large, fenced-in backyard ideal for outdoor gatherings, play, or relaxing in privacy, plus a spacious deck perfect for summer dining and entertaining. Located just moments from downtown Metuchen's award-winning restaurants, shopping, parks, and NJ Transit train station, this rare rental combines modern luxury with small-town charm and commuter convenience. A truly remarkable opportunity to rent a nearly new custom home in one of Middlesex County's premier locations. First floor sq. footage 1471 Second floor sq. footage 1659 3, 200 total heated living area. Total cubic footage 45, 751

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
$446/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$75
Principal + interest$52
Property tax + insurance$20
PMI / 2nd mortgage$3
Utilities
$333
Heating + cooling$30
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$446/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,554/mo
Purchase price
$8,000
Down payment
$400 (5%)
Loan amount
$7,600
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Remarks
Year built
2024
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, See Remarks
Cooling
Zoned
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
MLS #
2616080R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherStove/OvenMicrowave OvenWasher/DryerGas Water Heater
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)Central VacuumHigh CeilingsShades-ExistingVaulted Ceiling(s)1 BedroomEntrance FoyerGreat RoomKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomBath FullStorageDining RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath SecondBath ThirdAttic
Exterior
DeckEnclosed Porch(es)SidewalkStorage ShedYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
GarageAttachedDrivewayOn SitePaved
Patio & porch
DeckEnclosed
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanKitchen IslandSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorFull Bath
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Flooring
Wood, Ceramic Tile, See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit

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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145 Center Street · Metuchen — $8,000 · Certihomes