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173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 - Property report

Also known as: 173 Ethel St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.122

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
173 Ethel Street
ZIP code
08840
County
Middlesex
Block
351.04
Lot
14
Municipality
1225
Parcel ID
351.04-14

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/20/2026
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$9,280
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,480
Stories
1
Year built
1949
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.122
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
59 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
44 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/20/2026 $1 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/15/2020 $325,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X; XXXXX XXXX X
04/03/1984 $75,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/15/2026 - R
04/20/2026 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/06/2021 - R
01/04/2021 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/06/2021 - R
12/15/2020 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX
04/03/1984 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$8,965
Current property tax
$9,280
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$74,500
Land value
$20,600
Building value
$53,900

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $74,500 $74,500 12.034 $8,965 +3.44%
2024 $74,500 $74,500 11.634 $8,667 +2.22%
2023 $74,500 $74,500 11.381 $8,479 +2.57%
2022 $74,500 $74,500 11.096 $8,267 +0.83%
2021 $74,500 $74,500 11.005 $8,199 +3.17%
2020 $74,500 $74,500 10.667 $7,947 +2.53%
2019 $74,500 $74,500 10.404 $7,751 +5.24%
2018 $69,700 $69,700 10.567 $7,365 +5.59%
2017 $69,700 $69,700 10.008 $6,976 +0.80%
2016 $69,700 $69,700 9.929 $6,921 +1.83%
Permits

Permit information for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School 5 Public K-5 360 0.28
Lafayette Estates Elementary School 4 Public K-5 410 0.57
James Monroe Elementary School 5 Public K-5 520 1.04
Lakeview School NR Private PK-K 134 1.11
Lakeview School NR Private PK-K 134 1.11
The Goddard School - Woodbridge NR Private PK-K 80 1.13
The Goddard School - Woodbridge NR Private PK-K 80 1.13
Indiana Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 445 1.20
Ford Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 241 1.24
Our Lady Of Peace School NR Private PK, K-8 206 1.25
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fords Middle School 3 Public 6-8 593 0.88
Our Lady Of Peace School NR Private PK, K-8 206 1.25
St Cecelia School NR Private PK, K-8 204 1.43
Iselin Middle School 6 Public 6-8 849 1.47
Dual Language School 4 Public 4-8 460 1.64
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 6-8 961 1.69
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 1.70
St James School-Woodbridge NR Private PK, K-8 304 2.14
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 2.24
Woodbridge Middle School 2 Public 6-8 517 2.25
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 1.60
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 1.72
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 2.19
St Joseph High School NR Private 9-12 507 2.29
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 2.46
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 2.67
J P Stevens High School 7 Public 9-12 2,680 2.78
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 3.31
Bishop George Ahr High School NR Private 9-12 739 3.33
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 3.41

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Neighbors for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ

153 Ethel St, Metuchen 126 Atlantic St, Metuchen 704 Ford Ave, Metuchen 169 Ethel St, Metuchen 157 Ethel St, Metuchen 166 Atlantic St, Metuchen 162 Atlantic St, Metuchen 86 Atlantic St, Metuchen 703 Ford Ave, Metuchen 165 Ethel St, Metuchen 170 Atlantic St, Metuchen 90 Atlantic St, Metuchen 161 Ethel St, Metuchen 699 Ford Ave, Metuchen 149 Ethel St, Metuchen 145 Ethel St, Metuchen 137 Ethel St, Metuchen 141 Ethel St, Metuchen 158 Atlantic St, Metuchen 94 Atlantic St, Metuchen

Nearby ZIP codes for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07076, Union County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07080, Middlesex County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 08817, Middlesex County, NJ 08820, Middlesex County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08832, Middlesex County, NJ 08837, Middlesex County, NJ 08859, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ 08872, Middlesex County, NJ 08882, Middlesex County, NJ 08904, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840?

The development at 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1949.

What is the total square footage of 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840?

173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 has a total of 1,480 square feet.

When was 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the sale price?

173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold on 04/20/2026 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840?

173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is currently assessed at $74,500.

What are the property taxes for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840?

The property taxes for 173 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 total $8,965.

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