$3,600
/ Month
272 Lake Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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866-201-6210
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Bedrooms
4
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Bathrooms
2.5
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Square Feet
1,865 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Burning Stove
- Property is near public transit and shops
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
272 Lake Ave
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About This Home
12 Month Lease
,
Available Now
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
272 Lake Ave is a house located in Middlesex County and the 08840 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Metuchen Public 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 1920
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
2.5 Bathrooms
4 Bedrooms
Finished Basement
Bedroom in Basement
Natural lighting in basement
Finished Basement Bathroom
Flooring
Wood
Ceramic Tile
Home Design
Colonial Architecture
Home Security
Fire and Smoke Detector
Interior Spaces
Wood Burning Stove
Vaulted Ceiling
Formal Dining Room
Shades
Entrance Foyer
Storage
Ceiling Fan
1,865 Sq Ft Home
Free Standing Fireplace
2-Story Property
Blinds
Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Eat-In Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Kitchen Island
Gas Oven or Range
Stove
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Self-Cleaning Oven
Laundry
Washer and Dryer
Listing and Financial Details
Tenant pays for grounds care, all utilities, cable TV, snow removal
Location
Property is near public transit and shops
Lot Details
8,520 Sq Ft Lot
Private Yard
Interior Lot
Fenced
Level Lot
Lot Dimensions are 213.00 x 0.00
Outdoor Features
Enclosed Patio or Porch
Parking
Assigned Parking
On-Site Parking
Open Parking
Driveway
Paved Parking
Utilities
Central Air
Baseboard Heating
Gas Water Heater
Cable TV Available
Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
Window Unit Cooling System
Community Details
Overview
Metuchen Borough Subdivision
Pet Policy
Pets Allowed
Recreation
Tennis Courts
Contact
- Listed by LYNN V. FITZGERALD | EXP REALTY,LLC
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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
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- Attic
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Storage Space
- Yard
- Tennis Court
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
272 Lake Ave is within 10 minutes or 3.7 miles from Middlesex Co. Coll., Edison. It is also near Rutgers University, Livingston and Rutgers University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
689 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
123 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
118 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
940 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
708 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
72 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
416 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
505 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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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
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272 Lake Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840