| Primary address | 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 13 |
| Lot | 28 |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 08/25/1999 |
| Sale price | $275,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $17,525 |
| Building sqft | 2,871 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.269 |
| Year built | 1954 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1954 and has a total of 2,871 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $245,000, the tax amount paid for 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $17,774.
When was 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 08/25/1999 for $275,000.
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Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/1999 | $275,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $17,775 |
| Current property tax | $17,525 |
| Market value | $245,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 53 Wadsworth 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 | $245,000 | $245,000 | 7.255 | $17,775 | +4.31% |
| 2024 | $245,000 | $245,000 | 6.955 | $17,040 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $245,000 | $245,000 | 6.722 | $16,469 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $245,000 | $245,000 | 6.371 | $15,609 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | $245,000 | $245,000 | 6.225 | $15,251 | +1.33% |
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 53 Wadsworth 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 825 | 0.64 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.67 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.67 |
| Campbell Elementary School | 8 | Public | 1-4 | 689 | 0.74 |
| Lakeview School | NR | Private | PK-K | 134 | 0.79 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.67 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 0.95 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 1.61 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.80 |
| John Adams Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,001 | 1.80 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 0.18 |
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 0.65 |
| J P Stevens High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,680 | 1.81 |
| Bishop George Ahr High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 739 | 1.91 |
| The Wardlaw-Hartridge School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 3.01 |
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Here are the neighbors for 53 Wadsworth Avenue, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aldrich Ave, Metuchen | 2,404 | ||
| 217 Norris Ave, Metuchen | 2,088 | 05/02/2016 | $536,000 |
| 54 Aldrich Ave, Edison | 2,368 | 01/10/2008 | $200,000 |
| 12 Aldrich Ave, Metuchen | 1,768 | 08/13/2025 | $818,000 |
| 20 Bryant Ave, Metuchen | 2,208 | 04/26/2007 | $610,000 |
| 186 Mason Dr, Metuchen | 1,568 | 01/16/2019 | $467,000 |
| 11 Wadsworth Ave, Metuchen | 3,141 | 03/31/2016 | $857,000 |
| 198 Mason Dr, Metuchen | 1,568 | 06/28/2002 | $275,000 |
| 205 Mason Dr, Metuchen | 1,568 | 06/10/1994 | $204,000 |
| 26 Bryant Ave, Metuchen | 1,568 | 11/30/1999 | $240,000 |
| 199 Norris Ave, Metuchen | 1,772 | 03/15/2019 | $389,000 |
| 19 Aldrich Ave, Metuchen | 1,568 | 06/21/2013 | $1 |
| 197 Mason Dr, Metuchen | 2,616 | 11/19/2012 | $475,000 |
| 27 Aldrich Ave, Metuchen | 2,468 | 04/21/2013 | $620,000 |
| 206 Mason Dr, Metuchen | 1,568 | 06/15/2011 | $410,000 |
| 12 Bryant Ave, Metuchen | 1,568 | 10/16/2014 | $1 |
| 11 Aldrich Ave, Metuchen | 2,016 | 03/07/2019 | $465,000 |
| 227 Norris Ave, Metuchen | 1,856 | 06/30/2023 | $725,000 |
| 178 Mason Dr, Metuchen | 1,568 | 07/11/2013 | $435,000 |
| 19 Wadsworth Ave, Metuchen | 2,096 | 10/29/1997 | $201,450 |