Welcome to this Woodwild Park section of town. this spacious and well maintained home offering the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and style. Located in an excellent neighborhood, this property features 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, including a private primary bedroom suite** with ample space and privacy. The main level offers a **wood‑burning fireplace** in the living room, ideal for cozy evenings, along with a **mud room** and a convenient first‑floor laundry room. The kitchen and living spaces flow easily for everyday living and entertaining. A fully finished basement with its own full bath provides extra living space perfect for a recreation room, guest suite, or home office. Step outside to your own backyard retreat featuring an **in‑ground pool**, ideal for summer gatherings and relaxation. Excellent location close to vibrant downtown Metuchen filled with restaurants, cafes, and shopping- perfect for afternoon stroll or night out. Community amenities include the YMCA,Metuchen Community Pool, Sports Complex and the Greenway providing year roundfitness,recreation and family activities. Commuters will love the convenience of the Northeast Corridor line express train. Making Metuchen both charming and exceptionally convenient
Sold for $1,495,000
$1,495,000
188 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4beds
3,168sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,495,700 Zestimate®
$472/sqft
$4,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,495,700
$1.36M - $1.65M
$4,223/mo
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NANCY STEINGART,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 732-494-7700
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2610335R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sitting Area, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Library/Office, Bath Main, Bath Second, Attic
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,168
- Total interior livable area: 3,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 153.00 x 0.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 090009900000008003
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Custom Home, Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $1,495,000+17.8%$472/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2610335R Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Contingent | $1,269,000$401/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2610335R Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,269,000+156.4%$401/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2610335R Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2003 | Sold | $495,000+39.4%$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2001 | Sold | $355,000$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,352 | $307,000 |
| 2024 | $21,352 +3.5% | $307,000 |
| 2023 | $20,637 +5.5% | $307,000 |
| 2022 | $19,559 +2.3% | $307,000 |
| 2021 | $19,111 | $307,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2019 | $18,231 | $307,000 |
| 2018 | $18,231 +2.9% | $307,000 |
| 2017 | $17,714 +2.3% | $307,000 |
| 2016 | $17,321 +2.7% | $307,000 |
| 2015 | $16,872 +2.1% | $307,000 +0.1% |
| 2014 | $16,528 +2.7% | $306,700 |
| 2013 | $16,086 +2% | $306,700 |
| 2012 | $15,774 +4% | $306,700 |
| 2011 | $15,169 +3.6% | $306,700 |
| 2010 | $14,636 +3.9% | $306,700 |
| 2009 | $14,090 | $306,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $306,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $306,700 +16.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $262,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $262,400 |
| 2004 | $9,341 | $262,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $262,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $262,400 |
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Neighborhood: 08840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Campbell Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Edgar Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Metuchen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Metuchen
- 08840
- 188 E Chestnut Ave
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