Welcome to this beautiful home in the desirable Menlo Park Terrace neighborhood! Perfect for multi-generational living, the main level features three bedrooms, a renovated kitchen, an updated bathroom, and new flooring. Upstairs, two additional rooms offer potential for bedrooms, a home office, or playroom. Notable features include two kitchens, separate entrances, and a finished basement with another kitchen and bath. Recent improvements include a newer roof, siding, windows, furnace (2023), and water heater. Enjoy the spacious backyard with a large deck, ideal for entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping and transport, this versatile home is ready for its next chapter!
For sale
$599,900
96 Ethel St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
5beds
1,480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
5,301 Square Feet Lot
$537,700 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two kitchensSeparate entrancesUpdated bathroomRenovated kitchenSpacious backyardNewer roofNew flooring
- 9 days
- 1,064
- 58
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JESUSA ABARY,
RE/MAX CENTRAL
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2702994R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Island, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1 Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms, 5 (+) Bedrooms, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Attic, None, Additional Bath, Other Room(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Daylight, Kitchen
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,480
- Total interior livable area: 1,480 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Driveway, On Street, See Remarks
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One, Two
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,301 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
Details
- Parcel number: 25003510500011
- Zoning: R5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $405/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,555
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$537,700
$505,000 - $570,000
$3,618/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+90.4%$405/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2702994R Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2021 | Sold | $315,000-6.7%$213/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22123811 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2021 | Pending sale | $337,500$228/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22123811 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $337,500$228/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #22123811 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,923 +6.5% | $76,700 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $8,376 +2.2% | $72,000 |
| 2023 | $8,194 +2.6% | $72,000 |
| 2022 | $7,989 +0.8% | $72,000 |
| 2021 | $7,924 | $72,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2019 | $7,608 +7.1% | $72,000 |
| 2018 | $7,104 -4.3% | $72,000 |
| 2017 | $7,420 +1.8% | $72,000 |
| 2016 | $7,287 +2.2% | $72,000 |
| 2015 | $7,127 +1.4% | $72,000 |
| 2014 | $7,031 +2.9% | $72,000 |
| 2013 | $6,832 +3.7% | $72,000 |
| 2012 | $6,590 +5.1% | $72,000 |
| 2011 | $6,270 +5.3% | $72,000 |
| 2010 | $5,953 +8.4% | $72,000 |
| 2009 | $5,491 | $72,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2007 | $19,202 +6.2% | $72,000 |
| 2006 | $18,084 +1.6% | $72,000 |
| 2005 | $17,801 | $72,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,000 |
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