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Highlights
- Open living space
- Private space
- Fully fenced-in yard
- Front porch
Location
272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA
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Amenities for 272 Lake Ave
Features
| 2 Floors | Baseboard |
| Central Air | High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial | Eight Rooms |
| Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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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. Interior will be freshly painted trim and walls before move-in. 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
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 104 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Address details
| Zip code | 08840 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Metuchen
4-bedroom apartments at 272 Lake Ave cost about the same as the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Metuchen.
Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Metuchen
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $3,750 |
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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
Explore the area around 272 Lake Ave
Whole Foods Market
645 Middlesex Ave
Ditas Market
157 Main St
Krauszer's Food Store
166 Durham Ave
Costco Wholesale
205 Vineyard Rd
ALDI
2140 State Route 27
Silvia's Tailoring
415 Main St
New Pearl Cleaners
24 New St
George's Tailoring & Dry Cleaning
424 Main St
Walmart
2220 State Route 27
Costco Wholesale
205 Vineyard Rd
WFM Coffee Bar
645 Middlesex Ave
Frutta Bowls
333 Lake Ave
Brewed Awakening
417 Main St
Starbucks
720 Middlesex Ave
Dunkin'
1197 Amboy Ave
Hailey's Harp And Pub
400 Main St
The Brown Stone Bar & Grill
932 Middlesex Ave
Applebee's Grill + Bar
1045 US Highway 1
Topgolf
1013 US Highway 1
Dandash Restaurant & Cafe
989 Amboy Ave
Cinnaholic
33 New St
Metuchen Farmers Market
402 Main St
Ferrara Bakery
915 Amboy Ave Rear Building
Pastry Lu
457B Main St
Automatic Rolls of New Jersey
1 Gourmet Ln
Woodwild Park
Roosevelt County Park
Rail To Trail
Roosevelt Park
Park
CGC Cafe LLC
259 Lake Ave
Wood Stack Pizza Kitchen-Metuchen
259 Lake Ave
Angie's Cafe & Bakery
275 Amboy Ave
Meximodo
5 Pearl St
Che Pizza
21 Pearl St
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