USANJMetuchenBorough/metuchen179 Lake Ave

179 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ

House

For Sale

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).

$895,000

421

MLS® 2770257M

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 2064 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes $15,990

Days Active 3

Lot Size 0.2583 Acres

Approx. Age 1960

Avg. Price Per Sqft $433

MLS® Number 2770257M

Property Address: 179 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ, 08840-2348

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

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.

MLS® Number2770257M

Laundry Level

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1960

BasementPartially Finished, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room

DrivewayAttached Carport, 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached

Garage Spaces

HeatForced Air

A/CCentral Air

Extras

Price History

Jan 1, 1800End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Aug 7, 2026List Date

$895,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $857,000 and $914,000.

Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $857,810

Expect to pay under asking. 68% of similar properties sold for less than the asking price.

Expected to sell in 18 days. Similar properties sold in 21 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 3 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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