179 Lake Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
4
Bed
2
Bath
2,064Sqft
0.26Acre(Lot)
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 fo
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Room Information
Rooms Total: 13 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Storage Space -
Flooring Information
Ceramic Tile, Wood -
Roofing Information
Asphalt -
Interior Features
Storage Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater Laundry Features: In Basement -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1960 Building Area Total: 2064 Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Stories: 2 Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 75X150 Main Square Feet: 0.2583 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.2583 Lot Size Square Feet: 11252Property Information
Subdivision: Borough/Metuchen Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 2348 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: East Levels: Two Property Age: 66
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $895000
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 090014300000001205 Tax Lot: 12.05 Tax Block: 143 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $15990
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Parking Information
Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1
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Utility Information
See Remarks, Natural Gas Available -
Location Information
Direction: See Gps WaterSource: Public
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Maryknoll Road, Menlo Park Terrace, NJ, 08840 | $575,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,282 | 1,282 SqFt |
| 720 Ford Avenue, Menlo Park Terrace, NJ, 08840 | $695,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,329 | 2,329 SqFt |
| 73 Isabelle Street, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 | $800,000 | 8 | 4 | 2,265 | 2,265 SqFt |
| 21 Mcguire Street, Menlo Park Terrace, NJ, 08840 | $574,900 | 4 | 1 | 1,282 | 1,282 SqFt |
| 22 Spear Street, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 | $950,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,000 | 2,000 SqFt |
| 65 Hollywood Avenue, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 | $985,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,124 | 2,124 SqFt |
| 39 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 | $530,000 | 2 | 2 | 864 | 864 SqFt |
| 560 Wakefield Drive, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 | $999,888 | 4 | 3 | 1,953 | 1,953 SqFt |
| 66 Charles Street, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 | $539,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,180 | 1,180 SqFt |
| 61 Hickory Street, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 | $1,849,000 | 5 | 6 | 4,350 | 4,350 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/15/2026 @ 03:36
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