Closed$499,000
TLC ≈ $4,302/mo
5 2 1,489 sqft
131 Fairfield Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863
28 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$985,000
4 beds 3 baths 2,542 sqft Built 19990 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to 28 Wadsworth Ave, a custom-built 1999 Colonial on the north side of Metuchen. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home features a traditional center hall layout with formal living and dining rooms, a family room, and an open concept kitchen with center island and granite countertops. Large windows throughout provide abundant natural light, while the 2-story foyer opens to a bright living room. The dining room features a sliding door to a side porch deck. The kitchen overlooks the family room and breakfast nook, creating a functional flow for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs features 4 bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet and private en suite bath, along with a conveniently located laundry room on the bedroom level. The fully finished basement provides additional flexible living space for a variety of uses and includes ample closet storage and a water softener system. A closed breezeway connects the single car garage for added convenience, and the home includes a brand new roof. The paver patio and fenced yard are ready for summer use. Ideally located near Metuchen High School, Woodwild Park, Oakland Park, and with easy access to local highways for commuting. Catch the NJ Transit train direct into NYC or Trenton. Enjoy proximity to Metuchen's award-winning downtown with its vibrant mix of retail, restaurants, and community cultural events.
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
$9,207/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $9,032
- Utilities
- $623
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$6,345
Property tax + insurance$2,318
PMI / 2nd mortgage$369
Heating + cooling$150
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$9,707/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, Contemporary, Custom Home
Year built
1999
Lot size
0.1742 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$16,010
MLS #
2617162R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherWater Softener OwnedGas Water Heater
Interior
Watersoftener OwnedEntrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomOther Room(s)Dining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath FullBath MainAttic
Exterior
BarbecueCurbsDeckPatioSidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner 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 6/8/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.