*Great Metuchen Home* This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath sits on a Fantastic Property* Features include: Huge Windows, Hardwood Floors, Charming Front Porch & a Whole House Generator* The First Floor has the Living Room, Separate Dining Area, Kitchen & One of the 2 Full Baths* The 2 Bedrooms & Second Bath are Upstairs* Full Unfinished Basement is Perfect for Storage* The Oversized Garage, located at the back of the property, has electricity, heat & cooling* There is Private Parking with access on John St.: the Driveway in front of the Garage & Behind the House* The Yard is Fully Fenced- great for Outdoor Entertaining*
Under contract
$499,900
285 Durham Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
5,837 Square Feet Lot
$601,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsCharming front porchSeparate dining areaHuge windows
- 41 days |
- 227 |
- 10 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
EMILY J. ZIZNEWSKI,
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE 732-548-5555
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2616316R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Attic
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Garage, Oversized, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: At Grade
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,837 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 139.00 x 42.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0900064000000002
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $117,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,137
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$601,300
$565,000 - $643,000
$3,712/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Contingent | $499,900 |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2616316R Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+66.6% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2616316R Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2018 | Sold | $300,000-6% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2018 | Pending sale | $319,000 |
Source: MILLENNIUM INTERSTATE REALTY, LLC #1819026 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2018 | Price change | $319,000-3.3% |
Source: MILLENNIUM INTERSTATE REALTY, LLC #1819026 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $329,999+2.5% |
Source: MILLENNIUM INTERSTATE REALTY, LLC #1819026 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2006 | Sold | $322,000+101.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2003 | Sold | $160,101 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,137 | $117,000 |
| 2024 | $8,137 +3.5% | $117,000 |
| 2023 | $7,865 +5.5% | $117,000 |
| 2022 | $7,454 +2.3% | $117,000 |
| 2021 | $7,283 +33.6% | $117,000 |
| 2020 | $5,450 -21.6% | $117,000 |
| 2019 | $6,950 | $117,000 |
| 2018 | $6,950 +2.9% | $117,000 |
| 2017 | $6,751 +3.2% | $117,000 |
| 2016 | $6,545 +2.6% | $117,000 +0.9% |
| 2015 | $6,381 +17.2% | $116,000 |
| 2014 | $5,443 +4.8% | $116,000 +17.2% |
| 2013 | $5,193 +2% | $99,000 |
| 2012 | $5,092 +4% | $99,000 |
| 2011 | $4,897 +3.6% | $99,000 |
| 2010 | $4,724 +4.1% | $99,000 |
| 2009 | $4,539 | $99,000 +0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2004 | $3,517 | $98,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08840
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Campbell Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Edgar Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Metuchen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Metuchen
- 08840
- 285 Durham Ave
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