Closed$825,000
TLC ≈ $6,517/mo
0 2 2,350 sqft
7 Myrtle Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
19 Van Buren Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$2,800
2 beds 1 baths — Built 19620 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully updated second-floor apartment at 19 Van Buren Avenue, Suite 2, Metuchen, NJ. Freshly painted with brand new carpeting, new HVAC, new kitchen floor, stylish new kitchen and bath cabinets. This move-in-ready home offers approximately 850 square feet of bright, comfortable living space. The apartment features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, an updated kitchen with gray Shaker cabinets, a subway-tile backsplash, and light countertops: Stove, fridge, DW, and built-in microwave. Crown molding, neutral colors, and abundant natural light create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Additional amenities include shared basement laundry, shared backyard, and off-street parking for two cars. There is also approximately 200 sq ft of personal locked space in the basement for storage, fitness room or other. Conveniently located in the heart of Metuchen, this charming apartment offers modern updates, everyday comfort, and a wonderful place to call home. Tenant pays all utilities, pays for the shared washer and dryer, and is responsible for snow removal. The landlord pays for grass cutting.
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
$399/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $26
- Utilities
- $333
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$18
Property tax + insurance$7
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Heating + cooling$30
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,601/mo
Purchase price
$2,800
Down payment
$140 (5%)
Loan amount
$2,660
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
1/2 Duplex, Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1962
Lot size
—
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
—
MLS #
2700730R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherStove/OvenMicrowave OvenGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsFirealarmShades-ExistingNone
Exterior
Storage ShedYard
Parking
DrivewayOn Street
Pool
None
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Security
Smoke Detector(s)Fire Alarm
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Sewer
Public Sewer
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 7/14/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.