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$3,600 -$150 (-4%) Price Reduced

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4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,865 Sq. Ft.
Pets Allowed (Yes)
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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

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General

Rent: $3,600
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Middlesex
MLS ID: 2611295R
Updated: 5/29/2026
Added to Site: 96 day(s) ago

Rental Information

Lease/Rent Term: 12 Months, 2(+) Year Lease
Rent Includes: See Remarks

Interior

Interior Features: Blinds, Existing Shades, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Storage, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Attic
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Wood Burning Stove, Free Standing, Wood Burning Stove, Free Standing
Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Range, Washer, Stove/Oven, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Living Room: 1,865 Sq. Ft.

Additional Information

Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Curbs, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Yard
Deck/Patio: Porch, Enclosed

Parking

Parking Features: Driveway, On-Site Parking, Paved, See Remarks
Parking: Driveway, On Site, Paved, See Remarks

Location

County: Middlesex

Community

Gated: Tennis Court(s), Curbs
Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Baseboard

Utilities

Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Basement Desc.: Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom, Daylight
Windows: Shades/Blinds, Blinds, Shades-Existing
Stories/Levels: 2
Square Feet: 1,865
Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1956
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,520
Lot Dimensions: 213.00 x 0.00
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Level
Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Level
Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall

Financial Considerations

Terms: 12 Months, 2(+) Year Lease
Tenant Pays: Grounds Care, All Utilities, Cable TV, See Remarks, Snow Removal

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 900144000000036

Listed by Exp Realty, Llc

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Schools

Schools serving 272 Lake Ave

School District:Metuchen Borough School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Campbell Elementary School 24 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840	1-4	0.4 mi
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840	PK-K	0.4 mi
Edgar Middle School 49 Brunswick Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840	5-8	0.6 mi
Metuchen High School 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840	9-12	1.1 mi

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5/29/2026

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272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 (MLS# 2611295R) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 272 Lake Avenue is currently listed for rent at $3,600 and was received on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 272 Lake Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Metuchen? You can browse all Metuchen rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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