Closed$825,000
TLC ≈ $6,517/mo
0 2 2,350 sqft
7 Myrtle Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
16 irongate Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$650,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,956 sqft Built 19760 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to 16 Irongate, a rare opportunity in one of Metuchen's most sought-after communities to create something truly your own. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers great bones and an easy, livable layout ready for your personal touch. The home is ready for updates, offering the opportunity to design a space that reflects your style from the inside out. Off the foyer, a kitchen with breakfast nook sits across from a front living room or home office. In the rear, a generously sized family room with sliding doors opens to a private patio and gated yard, complete with a shed; an ideal backdrop for quiet mornings, summer evenings, and everyday living. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms include a primary suite with a private bath and walk-in closet. A laundry area is conveniently positioned on this level. A partially finished basement provides flexible bonus space, including a darkroom area, plus additional storage. Set within the Irongate community, this location offers both a neighborhood feel and everyday convenience; just a short distance to the Metuchen NJ Transit train station for a direct NYC commute, as well as Oakland Park and Roosevelt Park, home to ice skating and the beloved Plays-in-the-Park summer theater series. Enjoy easy access to Metuchen's award-winning downtown, recognized with the Great American Main Street Award, known for its vibrant dining, shops, inclusive events, and strong sense of community.
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
$6,783/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,021
- Utilities
- $537
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$4,187
Property tax + insurance$2,120
HOA$470
PMI / 2nd mortgage$244
Heating + cooling$132
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$7,283/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$650,000
Down payment
$32,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$617,500
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Townhouse, Condo/TH
Style
Contemporary, Townhouse, Two Story
Year built
1976
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
$470 / Monthly
Annual tax
$11,873
MLS #
2700365R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasher
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath FullBath MainAttic
Exterior
PatioSidewalkFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
NoneOn SiteUnassignedAssigned
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium, Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
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 7/12/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.