Closed$3,250
TLC ≈ $275/mo
3 3 1,630 sqft
14 Central Square Park, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 Maryknoll Road, Menlo Park Terrace, NJ 08840
$550,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,085 sqft Built 19490 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Cape Cod in the desirable Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge! This move-in-ready home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an attached one-car garage, a partially finished basement, and an exceptional finished second level providing flexible living space to fit today's lifestyle. The main level features a bright and inviting living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a formal dining room, and a well-maintained kitchen with ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and a cozy breakfast area. Three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. The finished second level offers two spacious bonus rooms, a large loft/flex area, generous closet space, and a convenient half bath, making it ideal for a home office, guest space, media room, playroom, fitness area, or hobby room. (Finished second-level bonus rooms are not represented as legal bedrooms.) The partially finished basement provides additional living space, a dedicated laundry area, and plenty of storage. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a maintenance-free AZEK composite deck with a retractable awning, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The fully fenced backyard also offers a patio, mature landscaping, and a storage shed, creating an ideal space for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, major highways, and NJ Transit, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, versatility, and commuter convenience. The elementary school is right in the neighborhood. Don't miss the opportunity to own this meticulously cared-for home with exceptional indoor and outdoor living spaces!
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
$5,319/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,037
- Utilities
- $511
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,543
Property tax + insurance$1,288
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Heating + cooling$94
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,819/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$550,000
Down payment
$27,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$522,500
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.1233 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Electric, Baseboard, Radiant, Central
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,030
MLS #
2701477R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room1 BedroomBath HalfLoftNone
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)Fencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car Width2 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Corner Lot, 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 8/1/2026. Provided courtesy of REALTY MARK CENTRAL via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.