Closed$1,095,000
TLC ≈ $8,827/mo
5 3 3,048 sqft
2 Abbott Court, Edison, NJ 08820
96 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$599,900
5 beds 2 baths 1,480 sqft Built 19491 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this beautiful home in the desirable Menlo Park Terrace neighborhood! Perfect for multi-generational living, the main level features three bedrooms, a renovated kitchen, an updated bathroom, and new flooring. Upstairs, two additional rooms offer potential for bedrooms, a home office, or playroom. Notable features include two kitchens, separate entrances, and a finished basement with another kitchen and bath. Recent improvements include a newer roof, siding, windows, furnace (2023), and water heater. Enjoy the spacious backyard with a large deck, ideal for entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping and transport, this versatile home is ready for its next chapter!
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 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$4,616/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,339
- Utilities
- $539
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$2,721
Property tax + insurance$1,393
PMI / 2nd mortgage$225
Heating + cooling$108
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,116/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$599,900
Down payment
$29,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$569,905
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.1217 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,555
MLS #
2702994R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomEntrance Foyer2 Bedrooms3 BedroomsKitchen4 Bedrooms5 (+) BedroomsLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomAtticNoneAdditional BathOther Room(s)
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckEnclosed Porch(es)Yard
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
PorchDeckEnclosed
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen IslandSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
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 8/20/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX CENTRAL via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.