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153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen
Zip code 08840
County Middlesex
Municipality Metuchen Borough
Block 143
Lot 31.01

Sales & Tax Overview for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

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Property tax $18,138

Lot & Building Information for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

Building sqft 2,322
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.358
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential District (R-1)
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About 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

How many square feet does 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 have?

This Residential (2) located at 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 has a total of 2,322 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $250,000, the tax amount paid for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $18,137.

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Past Sales & Property History for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

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Title Documents for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
02/01/2019 - D
03/13/2019 - R
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $18,138
Market value $250,000

Assessment History for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $250,000 $250,000 7.255 $18,138 +4.31%
2024 $250,000 $250,000 6.955 $17,388 +3.47%
2023 $250,000 $250,000 6.722 $16,805 +5.51%
2022 $250,000 $250,000 6.371 $15,928 n/a

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edgar Middle School 8 Public 5-8 765 0.30
Apple Montessori of Metuchen NR Private PK-K 72 0.46
Apple Montessori of Metuchen NR Private PK-K 72 0.46
Metuchen Christian Academy NR Private K-8 196 0.49
Young Scholars Montessori School NR Private PK-K 14 0.52

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edgar Middle School 8 Public 5-8 765 0.30
Metuchen Christian Academy NR Private K-8 196 0.49
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.72
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 6-8 961 1.34
Woodrow Wilson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,137 1.51

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph High School NR Private 9-12 507 0.78
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 1.42
Edison High School 4 Public 9-12 2,280 1.83
Edison Academy Magnet School 10 Public 9-12 175 2.12
Timothy Christian School NR Private PK-12 349 2.66

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Neighbors for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen

Here are the neighbors for 153 Lake Avenue, Metuchen.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
166 High St, Metuchen 1,429 12/23/2020 $450,000
104 Rose St, Metuchen 2,110 07/13/2018 $1
114 High St, Metuchen 1,020 07/30/2025 $702,500
1 Ely CT, Metuchen 2,280
185 Lake Ave, Metuchen 2,762
110 Rose St, Metuchen 2,214
114 Rose St, Metuchen 1,474
14 Cliffwood Pl, Metuchen 2,451
5 Ely CT, Metuchen 1,478
143 Lake Ave, Metuchen 1,785 02/18/2026 $1,200,000
78 Rose St, Metuchen 1,750
18 Cliffwood Pl, Metuchen 2,835 06/13/2023 $990,000
19 Essex Ave, Metuchen 3,194
3 Ely CT, Metuchen 1,539
96 Rose St, Metuchen 3,037 09/12/2023 $752,500
179 Lake Ave, Metuchen 2,064
177 Lake Ave, Metuchen 2,418
85 Spring St, Metuchen 2,015 05/03/2022 $645,000
10 Cliffwood Pl, Metuchen 1,615
4 Grant CT, Metuchen 1,302 12/06/2021 $1

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