Sold for $450,000

$450,000

17 Prospect St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

3beds

1,080sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1954

6,000 Square Feet Lot

$640,400 Zestimate^®

$417/sqft

$3,285 Estimated rent

Home value

$640,400

$583,000 - $711,000

$3,285/mo

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What's special

Well-appointed bathroomSpacious backyardNewer roofHardwood flooring

Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Cape Cod home located minutes from the heart of downtown Metuchen. This property features: a recently updated, well-appointed bathroom, a newer roof, spacious backyard, and hardwood flooring beneath the carpet. Investor-friendly, this home is brimming with possibility. Close to the NYC train, buses, shopping, and excellent Metuchen school system.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: 1st Floor
Level: First

Bathroom

Features: Tub Shower

Kitchen

Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Features

Firealarm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, 1 Bedroom, Storage, None
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Basement: Full, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,080
Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Open Porch(es)

Lot

Size: 6,000 sqft
Dimensions: 120.00 x 50.00
Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit

Details

Parcel number: 0900130100008
Zoning: R4

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1954

Utilities & green energy

Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Community & neighborhood

Security

Security features: Fire Alarm

Location

Region: Metuchen

Other

Other facts

Ownership: Fee Simple

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/14/2025	Sold	$450,000$417/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2510275R Report a problem
3/20/2025	Contingent	$450,000$417/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2510275R Report a problem
3/12/2025	Listed for sale	$450,000$417/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2510275R Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,094	$102,000
2024	$7,094 +3.5%	$102,000
2023	$6,856 +5.5%	$102,000
2022	$6,498 +2.3%	$102,000
2021	$6,350	$102,000
2020	--	$102,000
2019	$6,059	$102,000
2018	$6,059 +5%	$102,000 +2%
2017	$5,770 -5.5%	$100,000
2016	$6,105 +7.1%	$100,000 -7.6%
2015	$5,702 +2.2%	$108,200
2014	$5,581 +2.9%	$108,200
2013	$5,425 +2.1%	$108,200
2012	$5,315 +4.2%	$108,200
2011	$5,102 +3.8%	$108,200
2010	$4,913 +4.1%	$108,200
2009	$4,721	$108,200
2008	--	$108,200
2007	--	$108,200
2006	--	$108,200
2005	--	$108,200
2004	$3,602	$108,200
2003	--	$108,200
2002	--	$108,200 -6.1%
2001	--	$115,200