Closed$2,300
TLC ≈ $268/mo
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176 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
288 College Drive, Edison, NJ 08817
$249,000
2 beds 1 baths 896 sqft Built 19773 days on marketActive
About this home
Location, convenience, and value all in one! This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo is the perfect opportunity for buyers seeking low-maintenance living without sacrificing comfort. Bright and inviting living spaces create a warm atmosphere you'll love coming home to. Enjoy the convenience of nearby laundry facilities and a community designed for easy everyday living. Situated close to shopping centers, dining, parks, major roadways, and public transportation, you'll have everything you need just minutes away. Perfect for first-time homebuyers, busy professionals, downsizers, or savvy investors. With its desirable location and affordable ownership opportunity, this condo offers exceptional value and long-term potential. Don't let this one pass you by!
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
$2,562/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $2,261
- Utilities
- $387
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$1,604
Property tax + insurance$564
PMI / 2nd mortgage$93
Heating + cooling$64
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$2,438/mo
Purchase price
$249,000
Down payment
$12,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$236,550
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Condo/TH
Style
Garden Apartment Style
Year built
1977
Lot size
—
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$3,664
MLS #
2617653R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorElectric Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainNone
Parking
Additional Parking
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
See Remarks
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08817
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,087 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,508 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 22,667 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 23,420 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 10,178 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 20,324 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,718 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,208 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,678 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 16,989 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.51 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $70,549 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $80,178 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $29,712 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $57,581 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $60,515 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 78.01% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8817
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Listing information last refreshed 6/20/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.