179 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,064 sqft

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

August 14, 2026

Data Last Updated:

August 20, 2026 at 7:07AM

Listing Office:

REAL : 855-450-0442

Listing Agent:

DAMARYS COVER :

MLS ID:

2770257M

Interior

• General: 2 BedroomsDining RoomBath FullKitchenLiving RoomNone
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
• Basement: Partially FinishedInterior EntryLaundry FacilitiesOther Room(s)Exterior EntryRecreation RoomStorage SpaceUtility Room
• Flooring: Ceramic TileWood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced Air
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• Style: Cape Cod
• Parking: Attached Carport1 Car WidthAdditional ParkingAsphaltAttached

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: 2

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0Monthly
• Originating MLS: CJMLS API
• County: Middlesex

Lot

• Zoning: R2090014300000001205

Utilities

• Utilities: See Remarks
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: CJMLS API