$4,725 / Month

40 Essex Ave

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Metuchen, NJ 08840

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,658 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Private Yard
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
40 Essex Ave
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About This Home

12 Month Lease , Available Now

This sunlit house has just been completely redone. You have to see it to believe it. Take a look at the photos and if you want to see it go and take a look! OWNER IS AGENT FRIENDLY.

40 Essex 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 1970

Basement

Natural lighting in basement Partial Basement Finished Basement Bathroom Laundry in Basement Basement Storage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom 2 Full Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Split Level Home

Home Security

Storm Screens Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Entrance Foyer Combination Dining and Living Room Utility Room Family Room 1,658 Sq Ft Home 3-Story Property

Kitchen

Granite Countertops Eat-In Kitchen Kitchen Island Gas Oven or Range Stove Range Microwave Dishwasher Recirculated Exhaust Fan

Laundry

Washer and Dryer

Listing and Financial Details

Tenant pays for grounds care, all utilities, cable TV, sewer, snow removal, interior repairs, water

Location

Property is near public transit and shops

Lot Details

Private Yard Fenced Level Lot Lot Dimensions are 129.00 x 50.00

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage Open Parking Lighted Parking Garage Door Opener Driveway

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Gas Water Heater Underground Utilities Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

Overview

Metuchen 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.

  • Garage - Attached
  • 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

  • 12 Months

Contact

  • Listed by JOAN I. DIAMOND | RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE
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City - Metuchen

Edison along Interstate 95. Primarily a residential community, the landscape is largely filled by neighborhood streets lined with apartments and houses catering to a variety of lifestyles and budgets. A small Downtown district along Main Street serves as the commercial hub for the borough, with an eclectic assortment of shops and restaurants in a walkable setting.

Just east of town, Menlo Park Mall also offers a broad selection of retail options. Numerous city parks and large natural areas like Roosevelt Park make it easy to spend time outdoors without going far from home. With rail service to New York via Metuchen Station, the area is a popular choice for commuters seeking a quiet home environment.

Learn more about living in Metuchen 
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Yard
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 10 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.6 mi
Drive: 14 min 5.6 mi
Drive: 15 min 6.3 mi
40 Essex Ave is within 10 minutes or 3.8 miles from Middlesex Co. Coll., Edison. It is also near Rutgers University, Livingston and Middlesex Co. Coll., New Brun..
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Transportation

40 Essex Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 20.7 miles or 29 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 34.9 miles or 49 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.4 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 29 min 20.7 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 49 min 34.9 mi
Very Walkable
83
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
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0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
49
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Active
68
Soundscore
Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Businesses:

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 40 Essex Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
40 Essex Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Roosevelt Park
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Edison Park
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Merrill Park
Drive: 12 min 4.6 mi
Spring Lake Park
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
Fords Park
Drive: 10 min 7.1 mi
40 Essex Ave has 5 parks within 7.1 miles, including Roosevelt Park, Edison Park, and Fords Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 13 min 5.7 mi
Drive: 10 min 6.4 mi
40 Essex Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.4 miles, the nearest is JFK Medical Center which is 2.2 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 19 min 8.0 mi
Drive: 23 min 10.6 mi
Drive: 37 min 21.3 mi
40 Essex Ave has 3 military bases within 21.3 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 8.0 miles away and a 19 minute drive.

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