$6,000
/ Month
118 Swarthmore Terrace
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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732-744-0400
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Bedrooms
5
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Country Kitchen
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Library
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
118 Swarthmore Terrace
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About This Home
12 Month Lease
,
Available Now
This beautiful 5-bedroom,2-bathroom home is ready for its next occupants. The property features custom cabinetry,hardwood floors throughout,spacious living areas,and generously sized bathrooms. Tenants will have access to the backyard and attic for additional storage and enjoyment. Location is hard to beat 5 minutes to MetroPark Train Station,30 minutes by train to New York City,and close to major highways and shopping. This home truly has it all. Schedule your showing today.
118 Swarthmore Terrace is a house located in Middlesex County and the 08840 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Woodbridge Township School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family Detached Home
Year Built
Built in 2008
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
5 Bedrooms
Flooring
Wood
Ceramic Tile
Carpet
Home Design
Colonial Architecture
Home Security
Fire and Smoke Detector
Interior Spaces
Library
Combination Dining and Living Room
Family Room
2-Story Property
Kitchen
Country Kitchen
Gas Oven or Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Laundry
Dryer
Washer
Listing and Financial Details
Tenant pays for all utilities, cable TV, electricity, sewer, gas, water
Lot Details
Garden
Parking
1 Car Attached Garage
Utilities
Central Air
Baseboard Heating
Gas Water Heater
Community Details
Overview
Menlo Park Terrace Subdivision
Pet Policy
No Pets Allowed
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Garage - Attached
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Garage Lot
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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12 Months
Contact
- Listed by MAROOF SIDDIQI | Legacy Realty Group
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Location
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Metuchen, New Jersey has a personality bigger than its three square miles suggest. Tucked inside Edison and sitting squarely in the Raritan Valley region, this Middlesex County borough earned the Great American Main Street of the Year award in 2023, a distinction that captures just how much care goes into its walkable downtown corridor along Main Street. Indie shops, locally rooted restaurants, and a genuine small-town atmosphere make it feel miles removed from the bustle of the New York metro, even though Penn Station is a direct train ride away via Metuchen Station.
The housing landscape reflects the borough’s tight-knit, residential character. Renters will find a mix of apartment communities in low-rise and mid-rise buildings, converted historic homes with updated units, and townhome-style rentals scattered throughout tree-lined streets. Options range from cozy studios to spacious two- and three-bedroom floor plans, giving renters plenty of choices at different budget levels.
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Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Office
- Garden
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 9.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.4 mi |
118 Swarthmore Terrace is within 13 minutes or 5.9 miles from Middlesex Co. Coll., Edison. It is also near Rutgers University, Livingston and Union Co. Coll., Plainfield.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
256 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
330 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
794 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
645 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
204 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
505 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Metuchen include South Amboy, located 8.3 miles from 118 Swarthmore Terrace. 118 Swarthmore Terrace is near Newark Liberty International, located 20.1 miles or 27 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 37.6 miles or 61 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 27 min | 20.1 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 61 min | 37.6 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
CalmScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 118 Swarthmore Terrace.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
118 Swarthmore Terrace has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Edison Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Roosevelt Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Merrill Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi |
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Fords Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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William Warren Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
118 Swarthmore Terrace has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Edison Park, Roosevelt Park, and Fords Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi |
118 Swarthmore Terrace has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is JFK Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 19.1 mi |
118 Swarthmore Terrace has 3 military bases within 19.1 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 9.9 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
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118 Swarthmore Terrace
Metuchen, NJ 08840