Closed$825,000
TLC ≈ $6,517/mo
0 2 2,350 sqft
7 Myrtle Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
23 Hickory Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$1,399,900
4 beds 4 baths 3,216 sqft Built 20063 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 20-year LaPorta-built 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with an oversized 2-car garage, ideally situated in one of Metuchen's most desirable neighborhoods, Metuchen Estates. Just minutes from vibrant downtown Metuchen, shopping, dining, and major transportation, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, the home features hardwood flooring throughoutno carpet anywhere. The main level boasts a bright, open floor plan with a spacious family room centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen features premium stainless steel appliances, a center island, and flows seamlessly into a sunny morning room, perfect for casual dining. From there, step outside to a large deck overlooking the fenced backyard, offering an ideal setting for outdoor dining, relaxation, and gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious owner's suite and a princess suite, along with the convenience of a second-floor laundry room. A full basement provides abundant storage space and excellent potential for future finishing. Adding to the home's exceptional value are fully owned solar panels, providing significant long-term energy savings with no lease payments, and a 240-volt outlet in the oversized garage, making electric vehicle charging fast and convenient. The fenced backyard offers privacy and plenty of room to play or entertain, while the long driveway provides ample parking in addition to the attached oversized 2-car garage with access through a large mudroom. Combining an outstanding location, thoughtful layout, modern amenities, and energy-efficient upgrades, this exceptional home is truly one you won't want to miss.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$10,243/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $10,220
- Utilities
- $631
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$6,349
Property tax + insurance$3,346
PMI / 2nd mortgage$525
Heating + cooling$154
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$10,743/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,399,900
Down payment
$69,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,329,905
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
2006
Lot size
0.2317 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$23,579
MLS #
2700227R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsEntrance FoyerBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily RoomFlorida Room4 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath MainBath SecondBath ThirdNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckFencing/Wall
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Pool
None
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Wooded
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 7/6/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS CORNERSTONE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.