Rare investment opportunity! Freshly painted semi-attached 2-family on a sunny south-facing 40x125 corner lot across from St. Francis Cathedral & close to downtown, shopping & NYC train. This well-maintained property features two 1-bedroom,1-bath units, each w/separate meters and utilities-landlord pays taxes only. Both units offer hardwood floors, galley kitchens with extra cabinets under the breakfast bar, and plenty of natural light. Additional highlights include a clean, full dry basement w/shared laundry & storage, gas heat, vinyl replacement windows, private fenced yard & parking for up to 4 cars. Major updates include new vinyl siding, gutters with leaf guards and leaders (2024) & a newer sewer line. Delivered vacant and ready to lease. Set your own rents.
Sold for $647,551
$647,551
551 Main St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2beds
2baths
1,280sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1941
-- sqft lot
$618,700 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$2,721 Estimated rent
Home value
$618,700
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Plenty of natural lightGas heatVinyl replacement windowsHardwood floorsPrivate fenced yardNew vinyl siding
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Listed by:
ALESSANDRA L. HERZOG-CHERRY,
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE 732-548-5555
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2613601R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater(Gas), Water Heater, Unit 1(Range/Oven, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range/Oven, Refrigerator)
Features
- Unit 1(1 Bedroom, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room), Unit 2(1 Bedroom, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Full, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 3-4 Car Parking
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Windows - Insulated Pane, Yard, Blinds
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 125.00 x 40.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot, Dead-End Street
Details
- Parcel number: 0900060000000060
- Zoning: R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Sold | $647,551+7.9%$506/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2613601R Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Contingent | $599,900$469/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2613601R Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900$469/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2613601R Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,775$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,624 | $124,000 |
| 2024 | $8,624 +3.5% | $124,000 |
| 2023 | $8,335 +5.5% | $124,000 |
| 2022 | $7,900 +2.3% | $124,000 |
| 2021 | $7,719 +1.9% | $124,000 |
| 2020 | $7,576 +3.3% | $124,000 |
| 2019 | $7,333 | $124,000 |
| 2018 | $7,333 +3.4% | $124,000 |
| 2017 | $7,091 +2.3% | $124,000 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $6,934 +2.6% | $122,900 |
| 2015 | $6,761 +2.1% | $122,900 |
| 2014 | $6,623 +4.8% | $122,900 |
| 2012 | $6,321 +4% | $122,900 |
| 2011 | $6,079 +3.6% | $122,900 |
| 2010 | $5,865 +3.9% | $122,900 |
| 2009 | $5,646 | $122,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $122,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $122,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $122,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $122,900 |
| 2004 | $4,375 | $122,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $122,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $122,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $122,900 |
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Neighborhood: Radio Section
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Campbell Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Edgar Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Metuchen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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