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  • $872,700

    272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

    4beds
    1,865sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $872,700 Zestimate®
    $468/sqft
    $3,894 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $872,700

    $785,000 - $977,000

    $3,894/mo

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    What's special

    Fully fenced-in yardLovely front porchFreshly paintedFoyer at the entrywayDeck off the back

    Available Immediately, Freshly Painted. Close to Whole Foods, NYC train, Woodstack, downtown Metuchen. Lovely front porch, deck off the back and a fenced in backyard with lawn. Inside offers modern/traditional open living space, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom located in the basement w a proper egress. Front porch is perfect for socializing or a lazy warm evening relaxing. Foyer at the entryway, open to large living room and dining room and kitchen. Design is a mix of modern & traditional. The back entry leads to a fully fenced-in yard. Second level offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Basement offers full bathroom, bedroom with proper egress and a family room space perfect for recreation space. All this and just a short distance to NYC train & Metuchen downtown. This one is perfect for someone on the go yet wants some private space and a yard and front porch. There are 2 parking spaces in the Mignolo lot reserved for tenants. DOGS OK, Cats not

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2611295R

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Wall Unit, Window Unit, Ceiling Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • 3 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Full, Bath Half, Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Range/Oven, Shades-Existing, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Windows: Window Coverings
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Attic: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,865 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: 3 Bedrooms, Architecture Style: Colonial, Assigned, Attic, Bath Full, Bath Half, Blinds, Curbs, Dining Room, Driveway, Enclosed, Enclosed Porch(es), Entrance Foyer, Fencing/Wall, Floor Covering: Ceramic, Flooring: Ceramic, Flooring: Wood, Free Standing, Gas Water Heater, Heating system: Baseboard, Interior Lot, Kitchen, Lawn, Level, Living Room, Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Level, Near Shopping, Near Train, On Site, Open Porch(es), Paved, Pets - Yes, Porch, Range/Oven, See Remarks, Shades-Existing, Shades/Blinds, Smoke Detector(s), Storage, Tennis Court(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Stove, Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0900144000000036

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Tennis Court(s)
    Location
    • Region: Metuchen

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Administrative fee: $0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/8/2026Listing removed$3,600$2/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty #2611295R Report a problem
    6/8/2026Listed for rent$3,600$2/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty #2611295R Report a problem
    6/8/2026Listing removed$3,600$2/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2611295R Report a problem
    5/29/2026Price change$3,600-4%$2/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2611295R Report a problem
    4/13/2026Listed for rent$3,750$2/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty #2611295R Report a problem
    4/13/2026Listing removed$3,750$2/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2611295R Report a problem
    3/2/2026Listed for rent$3,750-5.1%$2/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2611295R Report a problem
    2/26/2026Listing removed$3,950$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    2/2/2026Listed for rent$3,950+12.9%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/22/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    10/7/2021Price change$3,500-5.4%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    4/18/2021Listed for rent$3,700$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    3/30/2017Listing removed$379,999$204/sqft
    Source: REALMART REALTY #3328981 Report a problem
    9/13/2016Price change$379,999-5%$204/sqft
    Source: REALMART REALTY #3328981 Report a problem
    7/28/2016Listed for sale$399,999+60%$214/sqft
    Source: Owner #24079330 Report a problem
    6/9/2016Listing removed$250,000$134/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Clinton #3277441 Report a problem
    3/30/2016Listed for sale$250,000+8.7%$134/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Clinton #3277441 Report a problem
    3/25/2016Sold$230,000-8%$123/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3277441 Report a problem
    1/25/2016Listed for sale$250,000$134/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Clinton #3277441 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,136 $232,000
    2024$16,136 +3.5%$232,000
    2023$15,595 +5.5%$232,000
    2022$14,781 +2.3%$232,000
    2021$14,442 +1.3%$232,000
    2020$14,252 +31.8%$232,000 +27.5%
    2019$10,811 $182,000
    2018$10,811 +5.3%$182,000 +1.1%
    2017$10,271 +51.7%$180,000 +50%
    2016$6,770 +3.6%$120,000
    2015$6,535 +2.1%$120,000 +1%
    2014$6,402 +2.7%$118,800
    2013$6,231 +2%$118,800
    2012$6,110 +4%$118,800
    2011$5,876 +3.6%$118,800
    2010$5,669 +3.9%$118,800
    2009$5,458 $118,800
    2008-- $118,800
    2007-- $118,800
    2006-- $118,800
    2005-- $118,800
    2004$4,229 $118,800
    2003-- $118,800
    2002-- $118,800
    2001-- $118,800

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    Neighborhood: 08840

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