Closed$825,000
TLC ≈ $6,517/mo
0 2 2,350 sqft
7 Myrtle Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
34 James Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$760,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,404 sqft Built 19484 days on marketActive
About this home
Charming and beautifully updated Cape Cod offering four bedrooms, two full baths, and a mostly finished basement with luxury vinyl plank flooring for added living and entertaining space. A spacious family room addition at the rear of the home creates an open, inviting feel and provides direct access to the fully fenced backyard, perfect for bbqs, outdoor gatherings, soccer, or simply relaxing in your own private outdoor retreat. The interior has been thoughtfully renovated with stylish finishes throughout from a previous owner. The bright and welcoming kitchen features a stunning waterfall granite countertop, classic subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. Both full bathrooms have been tastefully updated with beautiful tile work and a fresh, light-filled design that creates a spa-like atmosphere. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the top floor and two bedrooms and a full bath with living room, dining room, kitchen and family room are on the main first floor. Basement offers added storage, recreration room and or a home gym space and a large laundry area. Home is move-in ready offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and convenience. Located just off Amboy Avenue and close to Metuchen Downtown, NYC train, Moss School, and just up the road from the Greenway, Tano Mall and so much more and
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
$7,231/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,016
- Utilities
- $535
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$4,896
Property tax + insurance$1,835
PMI / 2nd mortgage$285
Heating + cooling$106
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$7,731/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$760,000
Down payment
$38,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$722,000
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1948
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$13,194
MLS #
2617578R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsShades-Existing2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomFamily RoomNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsPatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenSidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
PlaygroundCurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphalt
Patio & porch
PorchPatio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsSeparate Dining AreaGalley Type
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st FloorFull Bath
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Interior Lot
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 7/10/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.