This nicely maintained home is in the desirable Menlo Park Terrace, a section in Woodbridge Township. The open living and dining area flows to the updated kitchen with granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, all newer appliances, sleek cabinets and laminate wood tiles flooring. Main level and the 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors. 2nd level, the 4th bedroom and a spare room that can be an additional bedroom or office, area is carpeted. Central AC is about 4 years old. The finished basement for more living space with updated half bathroom, storage, Kitchenette and access to spacious 1 car garage. There is fenced-in yard for privacy and outdoor entertainment. Home is near major roadways, hospitals, and shopping centers. Showing starts March 16th.
Sold for $579,000
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$579,000
161 Jefferson St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4beds
1,557sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
5,301.25 Square Feet Lot
$595,400 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$4,140 Estimated rent
Home value
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POOJA BAJAJ,
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Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2509905R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Full, 1 Bedroom, Storage, None
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Finished, Bath Half, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Kitchen
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,557
- Total interior livable area: 1,557 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fencing/Wall, Yard
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,301 sqft
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 53.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 25003520900014
- Zoning: R-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, See Remarks, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2025 | Sold | $579,000-3.5%$372/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2509905R Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Pending sale | $600,000$385/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3951422 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Contingent | $600,000$385/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2509905R Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $600,000+79.2%$385/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2509905R Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2019 | Sold | $334,900$215/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2019 | Pending sale | $334,900$215/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. #1923801 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $334,900$215/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. #1923801 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,773 | $84,000 |
| 2024 | $9,773 +5.2% | $84,000 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $9,287 +2.6% | $81,600 |
| 2022 | $9,054 +0.8% | $81,600 |
| 2021 | $8,980 -0.4% | $81,600 |
| 2020 | $9,012 +4.8% | $81,600 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $8,602 | $81,400 |
| 2018 | $8,602 +2.5% | $81,400 |
| 2017 | $8,389 +1.8% | $81,400 |
| 2016 | $8,238 +2.2% | $81,400 |
| 2015 | $8,058 +5.8% | $81,400 |
| 2014 | $7,617 +2.9% | $81,400 +4.4% |
| 2013 | $7,401 +3.7% | $78,000 |
| 2012 | $7,139 +5.1% | $78,000 |
| 2011 | $6,793 +5.3% | $78,000 |
| 2010 | $6,449 +8.4% | $78,000 |
| 2009 | $5,949 | $78,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2007 | $20,802 +6.2% | $78,000 |
| 2006 | $19,591 +1.6% | $78,000 |
| 2005 | $19,284 | $78,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,000 |
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Neighborhood: 08840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Fords Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10John F Kennedy Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Metuchen
- 08840
- 161 Jefferson St
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