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Closed$925,000
TLC ≈ $7,884/mo
4 3 1,904 sqft
273 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
19 Van Buren Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$2,700
2 beds 1 baths — Built 196285 days on marketActive
About this home
For the month of October 2026, Landlord offers the 1st month's rent free with a minimum thirteen (13) month lease term. Applicants must submit a completed application by 10/31/2026 and be willing to move in within 30-45 days. 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 is very bright and comfortable. The apartment features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, an updated kitchen with gray Shaker cabinets, a subway-tile backsplash, and light countertops: NEW Stove, NEW 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, a fitness room, or other uses. Conveniently located in the heart of Metuchen, this charming apartment offers modern updates, everyday comfort, and a wonderful place to call home. The tenant pays all utilities, the shared washer and dryer, and is responsible for snow removal. The landlord pays for grass cutting.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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Your estimated payment
$393/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $20
- Utilities
- $333
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$12
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$4,607/mo
Purchase price
$2,700
Down payment
$135 (5%)
Loan amount
$2,565
APR
4%
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
BarbecueStorage 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.