517 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is a single family home that contains 1,224 sq ft and was built in 1952. This home last sold for $600,000 in January 2026.
The Zestimate for this house is $866,900. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $3,432/mo.
Sold for $600,000
Street View
$600,000
517 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
--beds
--baths
1,224sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1952
8,350 Square Feet Lot
$866,900 Zestimate®
$490/sqft
$3,432 Estimated rent
Home value
$866,900
$789,000 - $971,000
$3,432/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,350 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 090005200000000901
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $490/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,154
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Sold | $600,000$490/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,154 | $146,000 |
| 2024 | $10,154 +3.5% | $146,000 |
| 2023 | $9,814 +5.5% | $146,000 |
| 2022 | $9,302 +2.3% | $146,000 |
| 2021 | $9,089 | $146,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $146,000 |
| 2019 | $8,422 +39.5% | $146,000 |
| 2018 | $6,036 -26.2% | $146,000 |
| 2017 | $8,174 +2.3% | $146,000 |
| 2016 | $7,987 +2.9% | $146,000 |
| 2015 | $7,759 +2.1% | $146,000 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $7,596 +2.8% | $145,600 |
| 2013 | $7,387 +2.1% | $145,600 |
| 2012 | $7,238 +4.1% | $145,600 |
| 2011 | $6,951 +3.8% | $145,600 |
| 2010 | $6,698 +4% | $145,600 |
| 2009 | $6,439 | $145,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $145,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $145,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $145,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $145,600 |
| 2004 | $4,933 | $145,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $145,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $145,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $145,600 |
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Campbell Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-4Distance: 0.2 mi
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Estimated market value
$866,900
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Metuchen
- 08840
- Radio Section
- 517 W Chestnut Ave