Closed$2,275
TLC ≈ $268/mo
1 1 958 sqft
396 Main Street #A, Metuchen, NJ 08849
196 Marsh Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$749,999
3 beds 2 baths 1,520 sqft Built 19620 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to 196 Marsh Avenue in Metuchen! This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room with potential for use as a fourth bedroom, home office, or guest space. A 2-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage. Enjoy outdoor living with an in-ground pool featuring a liner and cover replaced just one year ago, along with a pool heater to help extend the swimming season. A sprinkler system adds convenience to lawn care. Additional highlights include a roof replaced in September 2025 and an HVAC system approximately four years old. With flexible living space, recent updates, and an inviting outdoor retreat, this 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
$5,732/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,491
- Utilities
- $579
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,402
Property tax + insurance$1,808
PMI / 2nd mortgage$281
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,232/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$749,999
Down payment
$37,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$712,499
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level
Year built
1962
Lot size
0.1768 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$12,924
MLS #
2705417R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenBath MainDining RoomFamily Room1 BedroomBath FullNone
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDriveway
Fireplace
Wood Burning Stove
Kitchen
Not Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
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 9/30/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.