Home for Sale at 179 Lake Avenue in Metuchen, NJ for $895,000

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179 Lake Avenue | Metuchen

$895,000 | 4 Beds | 2 Baths (2 Full) | 2,064 Sq. Ft.

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. CJMLS 2770257M

MLS Listing ID: 
CJMLS 2770257M
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Pricing
Pricing information for this listing.
List Price: 
$895,000
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family
Primary Market Area: 
Metuchen
Address: 
179 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840, U.S.A.
County: 
Middlesex
Latitude: 
40.5356787
Longitude: 
-74.3642385
Public Remarks: 
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.
Community Information
Association Fee: 
$0
Building Details
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Architectural Style: 
Cape Cod
Stories: 
2
Year Built: 
1960
Age: 
0
Living Area: 
2,064
Basement: 
Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
Interior: 
2 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt
Room Details
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Total Rooms: 
13
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
2
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
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Heating System: 
Forced Air
Cooling System: 
Central Air
Water Source: 
Public
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
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Acres: 
0.26
Lot Size (Area): 
0.26
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
75X150
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
090014300000001205
Annual Tax: 
$15,990.00
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
REAL

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