55 Grove Avenue, Metuchen NJ 08840, 1209 - Metuchen, NJ 08840
- $776,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,292
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $776,000
- List Price
- $735,000
- Closing Date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Days on Market
- 46
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 2609697R
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,292
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1930
Property Description
Welcome home to this charming 1930 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial offering classic character blended with thoughtful modern updates. Dream of warmer days spent relaxing on the open front porch. From the intricately carved wood banisters to the pillars welcoming you into the bright living room with original, restored wood floors, details throughout tell a story of timeless craftsmanship. The kitchen was renovated and opened up in 2019 and features a custom center island, leathered granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. An updated half bath is conveniently located on the main level, ideal for guests. A rear mudroom provides a private entrance, with parking conveniently located in the rear and garage access from Blair Avenue. The second floor offers three bedrooms and an updated full bath. Fixed stair access leads to a full attic, providing ample storage space. The basement is clean and dry, with professional waterproofing completed in 2022, and is currently used for laundry, workouts, and game nights. Deep backyard perfect for entertaining or future expansion! This property is a short distance to NJ Transit Metuchen train station for easy commuting, close to Oakland Park, the Metuchen Greenway and only minutes from Roosevelt Park, home to the well-known Plays in the Park summer theater series. Metuchen's award-winning downtown, recognized with the 2023 Great American Main Street Award, offers vibrant shops, dining, and community events, making this location both desirable and connected. Showings begin 2/10/26.
Additional Information
- Area
- 1209 - Metuchen
- Subdivision
- Metuchen
- Basement Desc
- Full, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Floors
- Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Taxes
- $14,606
- Subdivision
- Metuchen
- Exterior
- Open Porch(es), Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall
- Parking Driveway
- 1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached
- Lot Description
- Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
- Water
- Public
- Basement
- Yes
- Levels
- 2
- Heat Fuel
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
- Water Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Interior
- Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Attic
- Garage Capacity
- 1
- Rooms
- 8
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Stories
- 2
- Show Address
- Yes
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