55 Home Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

$999,000

Experience timeless elegance in this majestic updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath Victorian home, exuding both historic charm and modern sophistication. Ideally located just 2 blocks from train with direct access to NYC. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a grand foyer that leads to a spacious family room adorned with crown molding… Read More and offering seamless access to both the fenced landscaped yard, and the gourmet kitchen. Designed for the culinary connoisseur, the kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line Thermador 8-burner gas stove, exhaust hood, double ovens, and custom cherry cabinetry. Magnificent center island features additional sink for food prep and an extended dining area with a built-in beverage center. French doors open to a charming wraparound porch, enhancing the home's capacity for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. The living room exudes warmth with its rich hardwood floors, custom window treatments, and a wood-burning fireplace framed by a marble surround. Adjacent, the formal dining room offers an ideal space for elegant gatherings, featuring custom built-in china cabinets with glass doors. The first floor further includes a full bathroom with granite countertops, laundry access with new washer and gas dryer, and a versatile bonus room that can serve as a mudroom, office, or additional entryway. This space is finished with new flooring, updated closet doors, and offers direct access to both the backyard and the full basement, which includes a secondary staircase to 5th bedroom. The 2ndfloor houses 5 generously sized bedrooms, a newly renovated primary bathroom w/Carrara marble. This luxurious retreat boasts a custom shower with a built-in bench and custom glass doors, dual vanities with granite countertops, towel warmer, and a spacious walk-in closet. The main bathroom has also been newly renovated to include a Carrera marble vanity, a beautifully tiled tub/shower combination, and tile floor. The full walk-out basement is equipped with a French drain, sump pump, and radon mitigation system, offering considerable potential for customization, including the possibility of a wine cellar. The finished walk-up attic features a bonus room complete with central air, baseboard electric heat, and a skylight which can become the 6th bedroom. The unfinished portion of the attic provides ample storage space with the potential for future expansion. A 2 car extended garage, equipped with electricity, is complemented by a charming homegrown saloon situated at the end of a private, lengthy driveway. The landscaped property provides a serene setting for relaxation or entertaining. Additional highlights include a 200 AMP electrical service, 1.5 year old hot water heater, and central air on the second floor, installed 3 years ago. This exceptional home seamlessly blends historic character with modern conveniences, offering endless possibilities for both comfortable living and future enhancements. Great schools, ranked best Main St. award. Read Less

Courtesy of , KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 3, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Lot Size

0.18 Acres

Year Built

1850

MLS Number

2509926R

30 Days Snapshot Of 08840

$552k

-20%

(avg) sold price

-50%

homes sold

-48%

(avg) days on market

Snapshot

Area Map

Additional Details

Property Access

Accessibility Features: "Stall Shower"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Gas Range/Oven", "Exhaust Fan", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Gas Water Heater"

Building

Architectural Style: "Victorian", Levels: "Three Or More", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Stories: 3, Stories Total: 3, Year Built: 1850

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly

Basement

Basement: "Full", "Daylight", "Storage Space", "Interior Entry", "Utility Room"

Community

Community Features: "Curbs", "Sidewalks"

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Zoned"

Garage

Covered Spaces: 2, Garage Spaces: 2, Garage YN: t, Open Parking YN: t

Utilities

Electric: "200 Amp(s)", Gas: "Natural Gas", Utilities: "Electricity Connected", "Natural Gas Connected"

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Open Porch(es)", "Curbs", "Screen/Storm Window", "Sidewalk", "Fencing/Wall", "Yard", Patio And Porch Features: "Porch"

Fence

Fencing: "Fencing/Wall"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Features: "Wood Burning", Fireplaces Total: 1, Fireplace YN: t

Floors

Flooring: "Carpet", "Ceramic Tile", "Wood"

Heating

Heating: "Baseboard Electric", "Baseboard Hotwater", Heating YN: t

Interior Features

Interior Features: "2nd Stairway to 2nd Level", "Entrance Foyer", "Kitchen", "Laundry Room", "Living Room", "Bath Full", "Other Room(s)", "Dining Room", "Family Room", "5 (+) Bedrooms", "Bath Main", "Bath Third", "Attic", "Storage"

Lot

Lot Features: "Near Shopping", "Near Train", "Near Public Transit", Lot Size Acres: 0.1848, Lot Size Area: 0.1848, Lot Size Dimensions: 122.00 x 66.00, Lot Size Square Feet: 8050

Property

Parcel Number: 0900183000000026, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, Property Type: Residential

Parking

Parking Features: "1 Car Width", "Asphalt", "Garage", "Oversized", "Detached", "See Remarks"

Pool

Pool Features: "None"

Roof

Roof: "Asphalt", "Flat"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 19830, Tax Year: 2023

Water Features

Water Source: "Public"

Windows

Window Features: "Screen/Storm Window"

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