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    78 Essex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

    4beds
    1,224sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1950
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $704,700 Zestimate®
    $576/sqft
    $3,615 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $704,700

    $669,000 - $740,000

    $3,615/mo

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    What's special

    Look no further! *Recently Renovated* in 2017, this expanded 4 Bed 2 Bath Cape with Full Basement in sought after Metuchen is sure to impress! Beautifully maintained inside & out in a great location with modern upgrades all through, just pack your bags & MOVE RIGHT IN! Spacious & sunny interior boasts gleaming HW flrs, recessed lighting & a cooling modern palette throughout, easy to customize! Large Living rm & open, airy Dining rm make entertaining a breeze. Gorgeous, upgraded Eat-in-Kitchen offers sleek SS Appliances, luxe Quartz counters, premium cabinetry, tiled backsplash & more! Newer windows & plenty of natural light throughout. Down the hall, the Main Bath + 2 generously sized Bedrooms. Upstairs, the 2nd Full Bath & 2 more large, versatile Bedrooms. Full Basement with Laundry & ample storage is an added bonus- finish it off for even MORE living space! Big Backyard offers lots of space to build + play, fenced-in for your privacy! NEWER Roof, Siding, Fencing, & HVAC, an excellent location - close to area shopping, dining, parks, great schools & less than 1 mile to Metuchen Train Station, a Commuter's dream! Don't wait! Come & see TODAY!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0900132000000056

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Metuchen

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $576/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $175,000
    • Annual tax amount: $12,171

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/21/2022Sold$530,000+6%$433/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2208369R Report a problem
    1/25/2022Listed for sale$499,900+49.2%$408/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2208369R Report a problem
    10/24/2017Sold$335,000-4%$274/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/26/2017Price change$349,000-5.4%$285/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Diamond, Realtors I #1715196 Report a problem
    6/14/2017Price change$369,000-2.4%$301/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Diamond, Realtors I #1715196 Report a problem
    5/16/2017Listed for sale$378,000$309/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX DIAMOND REALTORS #1715196 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,171 $175,000
    2024$12,171 +3.5%$175,000
    2023$11,764 +5.5%$175,000
    2022$11,149 +2.3%$175,000
    2021$10,894 +33.8%$175,000
    2020$8,142 -21.7%$175,000
    2019$10,395 +35.6%$175,000
    2018$7,665 -6.4%$175,000 +23.2%
    2017$8,193 +3.7%$142,000
    2016$7,899 +3.6%$142,000 +1.4%
    2015$7,624 +2.1%$140,000 +1%
    2014$7,469 +2.7%$138,600
    2013$7,270 +2%$138,600
    2012$7,128 +4%$138,600
    2011$6,855 +3.6%$138,600
    2010$6,614 +3.9%$138,600
    2009$6,367 $138,600
    2008-- $138,600
    2007-- $138,600
    2006-- $138,600
    2005-- $138,600
    2004$4,934 $138,600
    2003-- $138,600
    2002-- $138,600
    2001-- $138,600
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08840

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Metuchen

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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