Closed$249,000
TLC ≈ $2,143/mo
2 1 812 sqft
2 Garfield Park, Edison, NJ 08837
285 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$499,900
2 beds 2 baths — Built 192811 days on marketClosed
About this home
*Great Metuchen Home* This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath sits on a Fantastic Property* Features include: Huge Windows, Hardwood Floors, Charming Front Porch & a Whole House Generator* The First Floor has the Living Room, Separate Dining Area, Kitchen & One of the 2 Full Baths* The 2 Bedrooms & Second Bath are Upstairs* Full Unfinished Basement is Perfect for Storage* The Oversized Garage, located at the back of the property, has electricity, heat & cooling* There is Private Parking with access on John St.: the Driveway in front of the Garage & Behind the House* The Yard is Fully Fenced- great for Outdoor Entertaining*
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
$5,020/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,657
- Utilities
- $635
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,220
Property tax + insurance$1,250
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Heating + cooling$156
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,520/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,900
Down payment
$24,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,905
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1928
Lot size
0.134 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,137
MLS #
2616316R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Home features
Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasher
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomDining Room2 BedroomsBath MainAttic
Exterior
CurbsSidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthAdditional ParkingAsphaltGarageOversizedDetached
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot
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 5/29/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.