Closed$899,900
TLC ≈ $7,155/mo
4 3 —
3817 Park Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820
179 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$895,000
4 beds 2 baths 2,064 sqft Built 196016 days on marketActive
About this home
A rare opportunity to reimagine a charming east-facing Cape in one of Metuchen's most coveted locations. Perfectly positioned across from beloved Tommy's Pond and just a 10-minute stroll to award-winning Downtown Metuchen, this home offers an exceptional blend of location, lifestyle, and possibility. Beyond the home, a truly special outdoor retreat awaits. The lush garden oasis is a gardener's dream, thoughtfully cultivated with an array of herbs and fruit trees and complemented by a newly updated, expansive patio designed for effortless outdoor living and entertaining. Inside, the Cape Cod layout offers wonderful versatility, with two first-floor bedrooms currently styled as a family room and private home office. A full basement provides generous storage along with exciting potential for additional living or recreation space. A one-car garage and adjoining carport complete the property. The home presents an opportunity for thoughtful modernization, with the kitchen, baths, and lighting offering the perfect canvas for a buyer to curate the interiors to their own style while preserving the character that makes this home so special. And perhaps its greatest luxury is the lifestyle just outside your door. Enjoy morning walks on the picturesque Middlesex Greenway trail, afternoon breaks at Tommy's Pond, evening dining Downtown, shopping at charming boutiques and the local Whole Foods; recharge at the YMCA or gather at your preferred place of worship; highly rated schools, and convenient access to NJ Transit to NYCall within minutes of home. Timeless charm, an enchanting garden, and an exceptional Metuchen addressready for its next chapter.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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Your estimated payment
$6,815/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $6,612
- Utilities
- $613
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$4,059
Property tax + insurance$2,217
PMI / 2nd mortgage$336
Heating + cooling$145
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$7,315/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$895,000
Down payment
$44,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$850,250
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1960
Lot size
0.2583 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$15,990
MLS #
2770257M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsDining RoomBath FullKitchenLiving RoomNone
Parking
Attached Carport1 Car WidthAdditional ParkingAsphaltAttached
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train
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 8/14/2026. Provided courtesy of REAL via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.