This is a teardown or full gut rehab sitting on a large 86 x 140 lot with a fantastic location. Restore this victorian style home or build your dream home. Being conveyed AS-IS.
Under contract
$550,000
259 High St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.28 Acres Lot
$572,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 114 days |
- 32 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
JESSICA RANIERI,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 201-716-0220
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2614953R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Not Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Electric, See Remarks
Cooling
- None, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, None
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Basement: Partial, Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Garage, See Remarks, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 140.00 x 86.00
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 0900152000000059
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Fixer Upper
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Available
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, See Remarks
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $135,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,794
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$572,500
$544,000 - $601,000
$2,912/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Contingent | $550,000 |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2614953R Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000 |
Source:  GSMLS #4023335 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
Source: GSMLS #4023335 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,389 | $135,000 |
| 2024 | $9,389 +3.5% | $135,000 |
| 2023 | $9,075 +5.5% | $135,000 |
| 2022 | $8,601 +2.3% | $135,000 |
| 2021 | $8,404 +8.1% | $135,000 |
| 2020 | $7,775 +0.1% | $135,000 |
| 2019 | $7,769 +8.2% | $135,000 |
| 2018 | $7,182 -4.7% | $135,000 |
| 2017 | $7,540 +3.1% | $135,000 |
| 2016 | $7,310 +3.1% | $135,000 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $7,088 -3.4% | $134,000 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,334 +2.7% | $131,400 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $7,138 +2% | $136,100 |
| 2012 | $7,000 +4% | $136,100 |
| 2011 | $6,732 +3.6% | $136,100 |
| 2010 | $6,495 +3.9% | $136,100 |
| 2009 | $6,252 | $136,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2004 | $4,845 | $136,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $136,100 |
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Neighborhood: 08840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Edgar Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Metuchen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Campbell Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-4Distance: 0.9 mi
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