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272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA
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Amenities for 272 Lake Ave
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| 2 Floors |
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| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
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| Architecture Style: Colonial | Eight Rooms |
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About 272 Lake Ave
Property Status: Active Close to everything! This home is perfect, and offers a front porch, backyard, open living space and 3 bedrooms upstairs and a fourth bedroom located in the basement with a proper egress. Lets go through the home and appreciate all it has to offer. The front porch is perfect for socializing outside or lazy warm evening relaxing. Upon entry you are greeted in the foyer, open to the living room and dining room. The kitchen is open to dining room. Space is modern yet 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 Whole Foods, 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. Tenant currently occucpies space and move in date can be May 15th. Office Phone: (866) 201-6210 Copyright © 2026 All Jersey MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 272 Lake Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 207 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Zip code | 08840 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Metuchen
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Metuchen
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,216 |
| April 2024 | $2,309 |
| May 2024 | $2,410 |
| June 2024 | $2,447 |
| July 2024 | $2,353 |
| August 2024 | $2,295 |
| September 2024 | $2,270 |
| October 2024 | $2,295 |
| November 2024 | $2,337 |
| December 2024 | $2,350 |
| January 2025 | $2,237 |
| February 2025 | $2,162 |
| March 2025 | $2,186 |
| April 2025 | $2,347 |
| May 2025 | $2,303 |
| June 2025 | $2,289 |
| July 2025 | $2,399 |
| August 2025 | $2,365 |
| September 2025 | $2,363 |
| October 2025 | $2,366 |
| November 2025 | $2,374 |
| December 2025 | $2,302 |
| January 2026 | $2,369 |
| February 2026 | $2,384 |
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4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 272 Lake Ave
Campbell Elementary School
24 durham ave
metuchen, NJ, 8840
1-4Public
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Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
16 simpson pl
metuchen, NJ, 8840
PK, KPublic
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Bright Beginnings Learning Center
1660 stelton rd
piscataway, NJ, 8854
PK, K-4Public
Piscataway Regional Day School
1670 stelton rd
piscataway, NJ, 8854
1-12Public
Oak Tree Road Elementary School
wilus way
iselin, NJ, 8830
K-5Public
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Getting around Metuchen near 272 Lake Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 272 Lake Ave, Metuchen
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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