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Closed$925,000
TLC ≈ $7,884/mo
4 3 1,904 sqft
273 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
8 Kelly Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$3,950
4 beds 3 baths 1,548 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
$615/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $94
- Utilities
- $579
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$18
Property tax + insurance$75
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,385/mo
Purchase price
$3,950
Down payment
$198 (5%)
Loan amount
$3,753
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1950
Lot size
0.1395 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
—
MLS #
2706802R
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)CurbsDeckSidewalk
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
DrivewayOn Site
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Sewer
Public Sewer
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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Listing information last refreshed 10/23/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX INNOVATION via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.