Closed$519,000
TLC ≈ $4,255/mo
3 1 1,170 sqft
509 New Durham Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
11 Cape Court, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$1,450,000
5 beds 5 baths 3,926 sqft Built 19480 days on marketActive
About this home
Thoughtfully Expanded. Beautifully Appointed. Perfectly Positioned. Welcome to this thoughtfully expanded colonial, ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Metuchen's Oak Hills neighborhood, where residents have the opportunity to enjoy the Oak Hills Pool and Social Events. Offering five bedrooms, four and a one half baths, this exceptional home has been thoughtfully designed to blend comfort, style, and functionality, with amenities including a whole-house gas generator for year-round peace of mind. Enter by steping into the welcoming foyer, open to the formal living room featuring French doors opening to the deck and overlooking the professionally landscaped backyard. The formal dining room is conveniently located just off the renovated kitchen, featuring premium GE and Bosch stainless steel appliances, a panel-ready refrigerator that blends seamlessly with the custom cabinetry, designer european tile backsplash, a bright breakfast area with sliding glass doors leading to the deck and beautifully manicured backyard, offering ample space for outdoor entertaining, recreation, or just peaceful relaxation. The lovely family room is filled with natural light from windows at both the front and rear of the home, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. A first floor office offers a possible 6th bedroom on the main level. The added bonus of a full bath just off the hall, adds to the flexibility of this room as a guest bedroom, private home office, or 5th bedroom suite. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms and three full baths, including a spacious primary suite with a private sitting room behind French doorsperfect for a home office, reading room, nursery, fitness space, or private retreat. Additional highlights include two central air-conditioning systems, three natural gas heating systems, a whole-house generator, a two-car garage, a two-car-wide paver driveway, abundant storage, and professionally landscaped grounds that enhance the home's exceptional curb appeal. A home designed for the way you live today offering exceptional space, flexible living areas, and an address you'll be proud to call home. Perfect close to the greatest downtown in America and the NYC / Philly train. Property next door is new construction being built, New neighbor in 6 months.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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Your estimated payment
$10,727/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $10,713
- Utilities
- $651
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$6,576
Property tax + insurance$3,593
PMI / 2nd mortgage$544
Heating + cooling$164
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$11,227/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,450,000
Down payment
$72,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,377,500
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1948
Lot size
0.2824 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$25,639
MLS #
2616570R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDisposalDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsDrapes-See RemarksShades-ExistingEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomLibrary/OfficeBath HalfLiving RoomBath FullOther Room(s)Dining RoomFamily Room5 (+) BedroomsBath MainBath ThirdAttic
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)DeckDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowFencing/WallYardInsulated Pane Windows
Parking
2 Car Width2 Cars DeepPaver BlocksGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarCountry KitchenPantryEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting AreaTwo SinksFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Flag 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 8/8/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.