-179 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Local realty services provided by:ERA Queen City Realty
Listed by: damarys cover
Office: fox & foxx realty, llc.
MLS#:2770257M
Source:NJ_MCMLS
Price summary
- Price:$895,000
About this home
A rare opportunity to reimagine a charming east-facing Cape in one of Metuchen's most coveted locations. Perfectly positioned across from beloved Tommy's Pond and just a 10-minute stroll to award-winning Downtown Metuchen, this home offers an exceptional blend of location, lifestyle, and possibility. Beyond the home, a truly special outdoor retreat awaits. The lush garden oasis is a gardener's dream, thoughtfully cultivated with an array of herbs and fruit trees and complemented by a newly updated, expansive patio designed for effortless outdoor living and entertaining. Inside, the Cape Cod layout offers wonderful versatility, with two first-floor bedrooms currently styled as a family room and private home office. A full basement provides generous storage along with exciting potential for additional living or recreation space. A one-car garage and adjoining carport complete the property. The home presents an opportunity for thoughtful modernization, with the kitchen, baths, and lighting offering the perfect canvas for a buyer to curate the interiors to their own style while preserving the character that makes this home so special. And perhaps its greatest luxury is the lifestyle just outside your door. Enjoy morning walks on the picturesque Middlesex Greenway trail, afternoon breaks at Tommy's Pond, evening dining Downtown, shopping at charming boutiques and the local Whole Foods; recharge at the YMCA or gather at your preferred place of worship; highly rated schools, and convenient access to NJ Transit to NYCall within minutes of home. Timeless charm, an enchanting garden, and an exceptional Metuchen addressready for its next chapter....
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Home facts
- Year built:1960
- Subdivision & Development:Borough/Metuchen
- Listing ID #:2770257M
- Updated:August 12, 2026 at 01:57 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:13
- Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Kitchen, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities, Other Room(s), Partially Finished, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1960
- Lot Features:Near Shopping, Near Train
- Architectural Style:Cape Cod
- Levels:2 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$895,000
- Tax amount:$15,990
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Gas Water Heater
Parking
- Parking description:1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt Driveway, Attached, Attached Carport
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
- Carport spaces:1
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