Welcome home to 78 Hazelwood Avenue in Metuchen! A 3 bedroom 2 bath custom ranch that blends comfort and design with a thoughtfully crafted large rear addition. The comforts start at the door with hardwood floors throughout and a living room that opens up to a light, bright and stunning custom kitchen with granite counters, vaulted ceiling and skylight. Down the hall, 3 bedrooms await with shared bathroom including a spacious custom primary suite offering a large bay window and private full en suite bath. Convenient first-floor laundry adds ease to daily living, while the basement offers ample storage, workshop, or studio space and is dry, clean, unfinished and waiting for your touch. Fenced backyard includes a storage shed and raised garden beds. This property is a short distance to the NJ Transit Metuchen train station for easy commuting, a short distance to Oakland Park, and only minutes from Roosevelt Park, home to the well-known Plays in the Park summer theater series. Metuchen's award-winning downtown, recognized with the 2023 Great American Main Street Award, offers vibrant shops, dining, and community events, making this location both desirable and connected.
Sold for $735,000
$735,000
78 Hazelwood Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3beds
1,495sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$746,200 Zestimate®
$492/sqft
$3,840 Estimated rent
Home value
$746,200
$679,000 - $821,000
$3,840/mo
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ANGELA SIELSKI,
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS 732-549-1998
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2605020R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Pantry
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Bath Main, Bath Other, Dining Room, Attic, None
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial, Storage Space, Utility Room, Workshop
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,495
- Total interior livable area: 1,495 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Curbs, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 56.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0900221000000060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,545
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Listing removed | $3,847$3/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $3,847-0.1%$3/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Price change | $3,850-3.7%$3/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,999$3/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $735,000+5.2%$492/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2605020R Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$468/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+58.9%$468/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Listing removed | $440,000$294/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Competitive Edge #1922848 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2019 | Price change | $440,000-2.2%$294/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE #1922848 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $450,000$301/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE #1922848 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,545 | $166,000 |
| 2024 | $11,545 +3.5% | $166,000 |
| 2023 | $11,159 +5.5% | $166,000 |
| 2022 | $10,576 +2.3% | $166,000 |
| 2021 | $10,334 +1.3% | $166,000 |
| 2020 | $10,197 +3.4% | $166,000 |
| 2019 | $9,860 | $166,000 |
| 2018 | $9,860 +2.9% | $166,000 |
| 2017 | $9,578 +2.8% | $166,000 |
| 2016 | $9,315 +2.6% | $166,000 +0.5% |
| 2015 | $9,082 +2.1% | $165,100 |
| 2014 | $8,897 +2.7% | $165,100 |
| 2013 | $8,660 +2% | $165,100 |
| 2012 | $8,491 +4% | $165,100 |
| 2011 | $8,166 +3.6% | $165,100 |
| 2010 | $7,879 +3.9% | $165,100 |
| 2009 | $7,585 | $165,100 +21.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $135,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $135,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $135,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $135,900 |
| 2004 | $4,588 | $135,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $135,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $135,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $135,900 |
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Neighborhood: 08840
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- NAMildred B. Moss Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Edgar Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Metuchen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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