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Property 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 179 Lake Ave
General
- Price: $895,000
- Taxes: $15,990 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2770257M
- Updated: 8/14/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 2 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Bath Full, Kitchen, Living Room, None
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 2,064 Sq. Ft.
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached
- Parking: Attached Carport, 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Direction Faces: East
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,064
- Year Built: 1960
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2583
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,252
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 150
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
- Zoning: R2
- Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $15,990
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 90014300000001205
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Schools
Schools serving 179 Lake Ave
School District:Metuchen Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edgar Middle School 49 Brunswick Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 5-8 | 0.3 mi |
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | PK-K | 0.5 mi |
Campbell Elementary School 24 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 1-4 | 0.6 mi |
Metuchen High School 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 179 Lake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2026
Listed
$895,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 179 Lake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$15,329
9%
$220,400
—
2022
$14,042
96%
$220,400
—
2022
$7,182
-48%
$220,400
—
2021
$13,720
34%
$220,400
—
2021
$10,229
-22%
$220,400
—
2018
$13,092
—
$220,400
—
2019
$13,140
1%
$220,400
—
2017
$13,050
3%
$220,400
—
2016
$12,717
2%
$220,400
—
2015
$12,435
5%
$220,400
—
2013
$11,877
—
$220,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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179 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 (MLS# 2770257M) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 179 Lake Avenue is currently listed for $895,000 and was received on August 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 179 Lake Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Metuchen? You can browse all Metuchen real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

