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Sold for $647,551
    • $647,551

    551 Main St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

    2beds
    2baths
    1,280sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1941
    -- sqft lot
    $648,700 Zestimate®
    $506/sqft
    $2,849 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $648,700

    $616,000 - $681,000

    $2,849/mo

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    What's special

    Plenty of natural lightGas heatVinyl replacement windowsHardwood floorsPrivate fenced yardNew vinyl siding
    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.

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    Listed by:

    ALESSANDRA L. HERZOG-CHERRY,

    RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2613601RMLS Logo

    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 Square Feet
    • 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 & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Metuchen

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $506/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $124,000
    • Annual tax amount: $8,624
    • Date on market: 4/9/2026
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/19/2026Sold$647,551+7.9%$506/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2613601R Report a problem
    4/23/2026Contingent$599,900$469/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2613601R Report a problem
    4/9/2026Listed for sale$599,900$469/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2613601R Report a problem
    6/30/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/25/2023Listed for rent$1,775$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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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