Closed$3,500
TLC ≈ $278/mo
3 2 1,535 sqft
3 Benjamin Terrace, Piscataway, NJ 08854
8 Kelly Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$765,000
4 beds 3 baths 1,759 sqft Built 19500 days on marketActive
About this home
Beautifully updated and expanded, this 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath custom Cape offers charm, comfort, and convenience in the heart of Metuchen! Refinished hardwood floors and recessed lighting complement an updated kitchen, refreshed appliances, and updated bathrooms. A first-floor guest suite with a full bath provides flexible living space. Additional improvements include high-efficiency Carrier HVAC (2019), replacement windows, and updated electrical and plumbing. Enjoy highly regarded Metuchen schools and a vibrant, walkable downtown filled with shops and restaurants, along with nearby Whole Foods, the YMCA, and a pool club. Located just one mile from the train station with direct service to New York City and minutes from Routes 1 & 9, 287, 440, the Garden State Parkway, and New Jersey Turnpike, this home puts everyday essentials and commuter connections within easy reach!
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
$5,664/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,427
- Utilities
- $583
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,470
Property tax + insurance$1,670
PMI / 2nd mortgage$287
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,164/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$765,000
Down payment
$38,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$726,750
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1950
Lot size
0.1395 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$10,975
MLS #
2701589R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Blinds3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomFamily Room2 BedroomsAtticNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsDeckSidewalkYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car Width2 Cars DeepAsphaltDrivewayOn Site
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
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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