179 Lake Avenue, Metuchen NJ 08840
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Sq. Ft.
2,064Beds
4Baths
2.00Year Built
1960Garage
1Pool
No
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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$895,000
Aug 9, 2026
$895,000
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Property Details
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Half Baths: 0
Total Number of Rooms: 13
Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Heating: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
Interior Details
Property Class: Single Family Residence
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Sq Ft: 2,064
Year Built: 1960
Stories: 2
Levels: Two
Is New Construction: No
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Has View: No
Direction Faces: East
Has Garage: Yes
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 2
Has Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Carport, 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Exterior Details
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2583
Lot Area: 0.2583
Lot Dimensions: 75X150
Lot Size (Square Feet): 11,252
Roof: Asphalt
On Waterfront: No
Property Attached: No
Utilities / Green Energy Details
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
# of Electric Meters: 0
# of Gas Meters: 0
# of Water Meters: 0
HOA and Financial Details
Annual Taxes: $15,990.00
Has Association: No
Association Fee: $0.00
Association Fee 2: $0.00
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
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