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212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

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212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Address

Primary address 212 University Avenue, Metuchen
Zip code 08840
County Middlesex
Municipality Metuchen Borough
Block 51.06
Lot 44

Sales & Tax Overview for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

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Sale date 04/24/2023
Sale price $405,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,242

Lot & Building Information for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

Building sqft 990
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.092
Stories 2
Garage Unattached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential District (R-2)
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Other Property Data for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

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About 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

How many square feet does 212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 have?

This Residential (2) located at 212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 has a total of 990 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $118,500, the tax amount paid for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $8,597.

When was 212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?

212 University Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 04/24/2023 for $405,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/24/2023 $405,000
05/21/2021 $1
02/11/2019 $213,750
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/28/2023 - D
06/30/2023 - R
Mortgage 05/01/2053
04/24/2023 - D
06/30/2023 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/12/2021 - D
02/16/2022 - R
Assignment
08/12/2021 - D
02/16/2022 - R
Assignment
08/12/2021 - D
02/16/2022 - R
Assignment
06/04/2021 - D
09/13/2021 - R
Assignment
06/04/2021 - D
09/13/2021 - R
Assignment
05/21/2021 - D
06/08/2021 - R
Mortgage
05/21/2021 - D
06/08/2021 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
02/11/2019 - D
04/10/2019 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,242
Market value $118,500

Assessment History for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 212 University 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
2024 $118,500 $118,500 6.955 $8,242 +3.47%
2023 $118,500 $118,500 6.722 $7,966 +5.51%
2022 $118,500 $118,500 6.371 $7,550 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)
Campbell Elementary School 8 Public 1-4 689 0.23
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.30
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.30
Precious Gems Montessori NR Private PK-K 34 0.34
Precious Gems Montessori NR Private PK-K 34 0.34

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.30
Woodrow Wilson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,137 0.65
Edgar Middle School 8 Public 5-8 765 1.20
Metuchen Christian Academy NR Private K-8 196 1.31
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 6-8 961 1.85

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph High School NR Private 9-12 507 0.21
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 0.83
Bishop George Ahr High School NR Private 9-12 739 2.14
J P Stevens High School 7 Public 9-12 2,680 2.28
Edison High School 4 Public 9-12 2,280 2.50

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Neighbors for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen

Here are the neighbors for 212 University Avenue, Metuchen.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
111 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 1,350
115 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 1,074
119 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 1,795 05/06/2024 $925,000
216 University Ave, Metuchen 2,446
309 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 2,550 12/03/2021 $863,000
200 University Ave, Metuchen 924
312 Midland Ave, Metuchen 1,072
223 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 990 07/29/2024 $725,000
101 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 1,512
305 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,102 01/14/2022 $450,000
208 University Ave, Metuchen 990
316 Midland Ave, Metuchen 3,122
317 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,829 01/23/2023 $665,000
301 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,166
308 Midland Ave, Metuchen 1,424 04/11/2022 $460,000
105 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 990
226 University Ave, Metuchen 1,060
219 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 1,146
41 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen 1,680
213 Harvard Ave, Metuchen 1,892

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