Closed$825,000
TLC ≈ $6,517/mo
0 2 2,350 sqft
7 Myrtle Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
26 Charles Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$549,900
2 beds 2 baths 908 sqft Built 19203 days on marketActive
About this home
Nestled in one of Metuchen's most desirable neighborhoods, this recently renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic charm with modern updates. A welcoming front porch offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. The main level features a comfortable living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen designed for everyday living. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement includes a full bathroom, laundry area, and additional finished space, providing added functionality and storage. Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, this home is ideally located just minutes from the Metuchen train station, highly rated schools, vibrant downtown, shopping, dining, parks, and major highways, offering the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and location.
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
$5,204/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,934
- Utilities
- $487
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,542
Property tax + insurance$1,186
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Heating + cooling$82
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,704/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$549,900
Down payment
$27,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$522,405
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1920
Lot size
0.1019 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Auxiliary Electric Heat
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,908
MLS #
2700181R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenRefrigeratorElectric Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomOther Room(s)Dining Room2 BedroomsBath MainNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Patio
Parking
ConcreteGarageOff Site
Patio & porch
PorchPatio
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Wood
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
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 7/5/2026. Provided courtesy of SIGNATURE REALTY NJ via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.