| Primary address | 278 Central Avenue, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 51.04 |
| Lot | 25 |
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| Property tax | $9,199 |
| Building sqft | 1,350 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.142 |
| Year built | 1951 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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278 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1951 and has a total of 1,350 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $126,800, the tax amount paid for 278 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $9,199.
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $9,199 |
| Market value | $126,800 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Central 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 | $126,800 | $126,800 | 7.255 | $9,199 | +4.31% |
| 2024 | $126,800 | $126,800 | 6.955 | $8,819 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $126,800 | $126,800 | 6.722 | $8,523 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $126,800 | $126,800 | 6.371 | $8,078 | n/a |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 278 Central Avenue, Metuchen to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Gems Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 34 | 0.26 |
| Precious Gems Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 34 | 0.26 |
| Children First Montessori School | NR | Private | K | 0 | 0.29 |
| Campbell Elementary School | 8 | Public | 1-4 | 689 | 0.29 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.38 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.38 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 0.61 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 1.21 |
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 1.28 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.92 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 0.30 |
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 0.94 |
| Bishop George Ahr High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 739 | 2.15 |
| J P Stevens High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,680 | 2.33 |
| Edison High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,280 | 2.43 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Central Avenue, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 1,326 | 03/08/2018 | $363,000 |
| 429 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 990 | ||
| 428 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 1,428 | 10/18/2018 | $386,000 |
| 298 Central Ave, Metuchen | 928 | 06/19/2019 | $1 |
| 413 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 1,102 | ||
| 416 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 1,056 | ||
| 433 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 1,520 | 11/26/2019 | $335,000 |
| 218 Center St, Metuchen | 1,280 | 03/19/2024 | $10 |
| 226 Center St, Metuchen | 848 | ||
| 400 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 2,244 | 01/09/2023 | $100 |
| 201 University Ave, Metuchen | 620 | 01/03/2022 | $1 |
| 205 University Ave, Metuchen | 740 | ||
| 222 Center St, Metuchen | 1,716 | ||
| 286 Central Ave, Metuchen | 1,028 | 05/16/2024 | $482,000 |
| 306 Central Ave, Metuchen | 928 | 05/28/2019 | $1 |
| 231 Center St, Metuchen | 990 | ||
| 302 Central Ave, Metuchen | 928 | 05/07/2019 | $1 |
| 425 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 1,008 | 09/26/2022 | $360,000 |
| 421 Midland Ave, Metuchen | 990 | ||
| 274 Central Ave, Metuchen | 1,040 |