








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Rental property for sale in Metuchen at 1 Alvin Ct, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 priced at $525,000 converts $4,200/mo rent into $458/mo cash flow after a $2,570/mo obligation. Total monthly income equals $4,200/mo, and annual cash flow totals $5,490/yr on $172,725 invested. Return on cash invested prints 23.24% in year one, and rental yield reads 9.6% against a $525,000 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $3,388/yr, while 5% annual appreciation compiles into $145,048 by year five. Five-year ROI reaches 121.92% and total cumulative return in cash sums $210,585. For leverage, Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan bases approval on $4,200/mo property income covering a $2,570/mo payment, not borrower’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1949
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 08840, Metuchen, NJ area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,872 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,976 (72.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,673 (24.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 223 ( 3.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $605,641 |
| Average Home Value | $649,833 |
Residential
6,869
Single Family
6,629
Multi-Family
240
Businesses
908
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
| 2025-06-10 | Listing removed | $549,900 |
| 2025-05-22 | Price change | $549,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No tax history data available | ||||



Listed by: Nikhil Kumar M. Joshi • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Mls Name: All Jersey MLS
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Mls ID: #2515109R
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