Closed$1,700
TLC ≈ $263/mo
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250 Penn Avenue #4B, Edison, NJ 08817
43 Franklin School Way #611, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$689,900
2 beds 2 baths — Built 19981 days on marketActive
About this home
***Franklin Square Townhome Designer Upgrades, Prime Metuchen Location*** Step into this beautifully updated ground floor Franklin Square townhome with a full finished basement, located in the interior section of the complex, offering a rare blend of modern luxury and unbeatable convenience just 3 blocks from NY trains and moments from the vibrant new Downtown Metuchen. The heart of the home is a brand new, custom designed, gourmet's kitchena true showpiece. Enjoy a large center island, an expansive full wall pantry, quartz countertops, custom tiled backsplash, and top of the line stainless steel appliances, all set over today's elegant ceramic tile flooring. It flows seamlessly to the formal dining room, enhanced with decorative picture frame moldings and rich Cherry hardwood floors that continue throughout the main level. The updated main bath features a sleek frameless glass stall shower, while the primary bedroom offers an en- suite bath with tub and shower, a generous closet, and direct access to a private balconya perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The full finished basement adds exceptional living space with brand new carpeting, surround sound speakers with amplifier, and a separate unfinished area ideal for laundry and storage. Located in the highly rated Metuchen school system, including full day kindergarten in a brand new environment, this home places you at the center of one of New Jersey's most desirable communities. Enjoy multi cultural dining, boutique shopping, and a true small town downtown atmosphereall while being just 45 minutes to Midtown Manhattan. A polished, move in ready home in an unbeatable location. This is Franklin Square and Metuchen living at its finest. First showing October 10.
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
$5,627/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,349
- Utilities
- $609
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,129
Property tax + insurance$1,961
PMI / 2nd mortgage$259
Heating + cooling$169
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$32
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,127/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$689,900
Down payment
$34,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$655,405
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Townhouse, Condo/TH
Style
Townhouse
Year built
1998
Lot size
0.0151 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$13,937
MLS #
2770646M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherWater Softener OwnedGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsShades-ExistingSound SystemWatersoftener Owned2 BedroomsBath MainDining RoomBath SecondKitchenLiving RoomNone
Exterior
CurbsSidewalk
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
AsphaltCommonPaver BlocksOn SiteOpen
Kitchen
Kitchen IslandEat-in KitchenGranite/Corian CountertopsPantry
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full Bath
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium
Lot features
Near Public Transit, 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 10/10/2026. Provided courtesy of FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.