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Closed$925,000
TLC ≈ $7,884/mo
4 3 1,904 sqft
273 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
73 Ethel Street, Menlo Park Terrace, NJ 08840
$699,900
4 beds 2 baths 1,708 sqft Built 19490 days on marketActive
About this home
Beautifully updated and truly move in ready, this expanded Menlo Park Terrace home offers 1, 708 sq ft of versatile living space, featuring a bright and inviting layout, a modern kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and a fully finished upper level ideal for additional living space, a home office, or a variety of lifestyle needs. The home also includes fully owned solar panels, transferable to the new owner and backed by a 25 year warranty, providing exceptional energy efficiency and almost zero electric bills. Located on a quiet street just minutes from Metropark Station, major highways, shopping, and dining, this property combines modern updates, outstanding functionality, and a rare amount of interior space for the neighborhood. Comfort, convenience, and long term savings in a commuter friendly location. A MUST SEE!
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
$5,328/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,066
- Utilities
- $583
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,174
Property tax + insurance$1,630
PMI / 2nd mortgage$262
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,828/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$699,900
Down payment
$34,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$664,905
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.1217 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$11,236
MLS #
2705926R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainDining RoomFlorida Room1 BedroomOther Room(s)None
Exterior
Fencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedDrivewayOn Street
Pool
None
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarKitchen Exhaust Fan
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, 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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Listing information last refreshed 10/24/2026. Provided courtesy of WEICHERT CO REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.