Closed$2,300
TLC ≈ $268/mo
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176 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
24 Jersey Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820
$774,900
3 beds 3 baths 1,984 sqft Built 19580 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this well-maintained Cape Cod home in the highly desirable Menlo Park section of Edison. Situated on an expansive 12, 500 sq. ft. lot, this charming residence offers approximately 1, 984 sq. ft. of living space, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The home includes a spacious finished basement, a one-car attached garage, and a private deck perfect for outdoor entertaining. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, with the property reflecting consistent care and maintenance. The generous lot provides exceptional outdoor space, mature landscaping, and endless possibilities for recreation or future enhancements. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, major highways, and everyday amenities, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and accessibility in one of Edison's most sought-after neighborhoods.
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
$7,169/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $6,948
- Utilities
- $573
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$4,992
Property tax + insurance$1,665
PMI / 2nd mortgage$291
Heating + cooling$132
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$7,669/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$774,900
Down payment
$38,745 (5%)
Loan amount
$736,155
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Two Story
Year built
1958
Lot size
0.287 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$10,692
MLS #
2617582R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
BlindsSkylight1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullFamily Room2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
BarbecueLawn SprinklersDeckPatioStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car Width2 Cars DeepGarageBuilt-In GarageDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Galley Type
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Train, Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Neighborhood — 08820
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,783 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 3,701 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 18,493 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 19,290 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 7,134 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 19,176 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 964 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,631 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,492 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 13,004 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.89 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 38.19 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $94,564 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $117,743 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $41,177 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $73,641 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $79,251 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 86.65% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8820
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Listing information last refreshed 6/20/2026. Provided courtesy of WEICHERT CO REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.