Closed$985,000
TLC ≈ $7,692/mo
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180 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
19 Washington Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$849,900
3 beds 2 baths — Built 19653 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to 19 Washington Place, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath expanded Cape Cod offering 1, 572 sq ft of comfortable living space in one of Metuchen's most sought-after locations. Freshly painted throughout, this inviting home features a bright and spacious layout, classic Cape Cod character, and a full basement with excellent potential to be finished into a recreational room, home gym, playroom, or additional entertainment space. Ideally located about 7 minutes from the Metuchen train station and close to shopping, dining, downtown Metuchen, parks, and everyday conveniences, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Metuchen continues to receive national and statewide recognition, with Money highlighting its award-winning Main Street, good schools, easy access to NYC, and family-friendly feel, while Niche ranks Metuchen as the #8 Best Suburb to Live in New Jersey and the #10 Best Place to Live in New Jersey. A wonderful opportunity to own a home in a highly desirable community known for its school system, charm, and vibrant downtown lifestyle.
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
$7,996/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,769
- Utilities
- $627
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$5,475
Property tax + insurance$1,975
PMI / 2nd mortgage$319
Heating + cooling$152
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$8,496/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$849,900
Down payment
$42,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$807,405
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1965
Lot size
0.1228 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$13,284
MLS #
2617213R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeTrash CompactorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2nd Stairway to 2nd LevelFirealarm1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullFamily Room2 BedroomsBath MainNone
Exterior
BarbecueDeckDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
2 Cars DeepAdditional ParkingAsphalt
Patio & porch
Deck
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Dining L
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Security
Fire Alarm
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, 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 6/13/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.