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  • $895,000

    179 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

    4beds
    2,064sqft
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    $6,339/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $889,800 Zestimate®
    $434/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Enchanting gardenLush garden oasisEast-facing cape
    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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    DAMARYS COVER,

    REAL 855-450-0442

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2770257MMLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Dining Room
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar
      Basement
      • Area: 841
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • 2 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Bath Full, Kitchen, Living Room, None
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,064
      • Total interior livable area: 2,064 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached Carport, 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Covered spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 0.26 Acres
      • Dimensions: 75X150
      • Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
      Details
      • Parcel number: 090014300000001205
      • Zoning: R2

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Natural Gas
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: See Remarks

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Metuchen

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $434/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $220,400
      • Annual tax amount: $15,990
      • Date on market: 8/14/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $889,800

        $845,000 - $934,000

        $3,750/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/14/2026Listed for sale$895,000+292.5%$434/sqft
        Source: All Jersey MLS #2770257M Report a problem
        8/21/1997Sold$228,000$110/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$15,329 $220,400
        2024$15,329 +3.5%$220,400
        2023$14,815 +5.5%$220,400
        2022$14,042 +2.3%$220,400
        2021$13,720 $220,400
        2020-- $220,400
        2019$13,092 $220,400
        2018$13,092 +2.9%$220,400
        2017$12,717 +2.3%$220,400
        2016$12,435 +2.6%$220,400
        2015$12,124 +2.1%$220,400
        2014$11,877 +2.7%$220,400
        2013$11,560 +2%$220,400
        2012$11,335 +4%$220,400
        2011$10,901 +3.6%$220,400
        2010$10,518 +3.9%$220,400
        2009$10,125 $220,400
        2008-- $220,400
        2007-- $220,400
        2006-- $220,400
        2005-- $220,400
        2004$7,846 $220,400
        2003-- $220,400
        2002-- $220,400
        2001-- $220,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08840

        Getting around

        83 / 100
        Very Walkable
        42 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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