Closed$669,900
TLC ≈ $5,608/mo
3 3 2,368 sqft
129 hampton Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
17 Melville Road, Edison, NJ 08817
$548,888
2 beds 1 baths 1,024 sqft Built 19520 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to 17 Melville Rd, a charming 2 or 3 bedroom, one bath home that proves great things come in perfectly sized packages! Hardwood floors and a comfortable, easy-flow layout create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the brick exterior adds timeless curb appeal. The spacious backyard offers plenty of room for summer barbecues, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. Ideally located near shopping, dining, major highways, and Edison's NJ TRANSIT station on the Northeast Corridor, this home makes commuting and exploring the area a breeze. Whether you're purchasing your first home, downsizing, or searching for a smart investment opportunity, this home is full of possibilities and 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
$4,067/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,845
- Utilities
- $405
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,489
Property tax + insurance$1,150
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Heating + cooling$73
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$33
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$933/mo
Purchase price
$548,888
Down payment
$27,444 (5%)
Loan amount
$521,444
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1952
Lot size
0.1515 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,427
MLS #
2703421R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLaundry RoomLibrary/OfficeStorageFamily RoomAtticNone
Exterior
PatioSidewalkFencing/WallStorage Shed
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthConcrete3 Cars DeepDriveway
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsPantryEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08817
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,087 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,508 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 22,667 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 23,420 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 10,178 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 20,324 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,718 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,208 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,678 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 16,989 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.51 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $70,549 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $80,178 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $29,712 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $57,581 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $60,515 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 78.01% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8817
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Listing information last refreshed 10/14/2026. Provided courtesy of NJ REAL ESTATE BOUTIQUE LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.