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228 Norris Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$910,000

5 beds 3 baths 1,526 sqft Built 19540 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this spacious ranch-style home offering 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with an open, flexible layout and endless possibilities. Hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace add warmth and character throughout the living space. The impressive primary suite feels like a private retreat, featuring an oversized walk-in closet, private access to the beautiful new bluestone patio, and an extra-large walk-in shower creating a spa-like experience. Two additional generously sized bedrooms on the main level offer plenty of natural light, while another full bathroom features an oversized soaking tub. The kitchen and living room are ideal for gathering and entertaining, highlighted by a striking blueberry quartz center island countertop. The separate dining room offers additional flexibility and can serve as a formal dining area, home office, sitting room, playroom, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. A separate backyard entrance leads to the fully finished basement, offering an incredible amount of additional living space with 2 additional bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a large open area perfect for a recreation room, family room, home office, gym, or additional gathering space. Step outside to enjoy updated hardscaping, a beautiful new bluestone patio, above-ground pool, and a large custom-made storage shed. A truly unique feature is the custom-built two-story clubhouse with vinyl plank flooring and its own stargazing deckan amazing space for recreation, hobbies, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The home includes additional upgrades, including a Navien tankless water heater, whole-house dehumidifier, whole-house water filtration system, whole-home water softener, French drain system, and two sump pumps at opposite ends of the ranch. Conveniently located near Metuchen High School, shopping, transportation, and all that Metuchen has to offer. The neighboring vacant lot is separately owned and is not included in the sale. With generous living space, a finished lower level, extensive upgrades, and unique indoor and outdoor amenities, this home offers tremendous flexibility and possibilities for its next owner.

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Your estimated payment
$6,793/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,612
Principal + interest$4,127
Property tax + insurance$2,144
PMI / 2nd mortgage$341
Utilities
$579
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$6,793/mo TLC
Budget$7,293/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$910,000
Down payment
$45,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$864,500
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1954
Lot size
0.1997 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Central
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$15,236
MLS #
2770536M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDisposalGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorOvenElectric Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsDining RoomBath SecondBath FullKitchenLiving Room2 BedroomsFamily RoomLaundry RoomNone
Exterior
BarbecueDeckPatio
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteAttached
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Pool
Above Ground
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Breakfast BarKitchen Island
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08840

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population12,5058,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density3,9731,137
Male6,1484,307,827147,432,321
Female6,3574,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,4091,965,81163,775,926
Married5,9623,647,435123,120,365
Separated248391,23912,639,686
Widowed685515,17215,467,586
Divorced714529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold4,6383,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.692.732.60
Medial Age38.8337.1535.46
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 R7.00%7.00%
W C J78.69%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8840

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228 Norris Avenue · Metuchen — $910,000 · Certihomes