$2,200
Total Monthly Price
40 Prospect St Unit 15
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
700 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Balcony
- Walk-In Closets
- Hardwood Floors
40 Prospect St Unit 15
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,300 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Stunning 1 bedroom townhome in beautiful Metuchen Gardens. This home has it all. Spacious open layout that features over sized living room, formal dining room, hardwood floors, sliders to 2 private balconies on each level, updated kitchen for the chef with lots of cabinet space, large bathroom with linen closet, huge master bedroom with walk in closet, tons of storage and closet space. Easy access to the unit from the parking lot as well as courtyard so you don't have to go to the front door to bring things into the unit. 1.2 miles to Metuchen train station and close to hwys, Available 12/14, Don't miss out
40 Prospect St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 08840 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Metuchen Public School District attendance zone.
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* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Condo Features
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Dining Room
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Courtyard
- Balcony
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi |
40 Prospect St Unit 15 is within 10 minutes or 4.1 miles from Middlesex Co. Coll., Edison. It is also near Rutgers University, Livingston and Rutgers University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
761 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
689 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
152 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
708 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
14 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
196 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 7.7 miles from 40 Prospect St Unit 15. 40 Prospect St Unit 15 is near Newark Liberty International, located 21.2 miles or 30 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 35.3 miles or 49 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 30 min | 21.2 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 49 min | 35.3 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
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 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
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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 40 Prospect St Unit 15.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
40 Prospect St Unit 15 has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. 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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Roosevelt Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Edison Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Merrill Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.1 mi |
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Spring Lake Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Fords Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.7 mi |
40 Prospect St Unit 15 has 5 parks within 6.7 miles, including Roosevelt Park, Edison Park, and Fords Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi |
40 Prospect St Unit 15 has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is JFK Medical Center which is 2.6 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 8.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 11.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 37 min | 22.5 mi |
40 Prospect St Unit 15 has 3 military bases within 22.5 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 8.5 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
Amenities
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Courtyard
- Balcony
40 Prospect St Unit 15 Photos
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40 Prospect St
Metuchen, NJ 08840