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26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 26 Desser Place, Metuchen
Zip code 08840
County Middlesex
Municipality Metuchen Borough
Block 57
Lot 19

Sales & Tax Overview for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

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Sale date 12/12/2018
Sale price $375,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,171

Lot & Building Information for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

Building sqft 1,268
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.173
Year built 1962
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential District (R-2)
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About 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840?

26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1962 and has a total of 1,268 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $175,000, the tax amount paid for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $12,696.

When was 26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?

26 Desser Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 12/12/2018 for $375,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/12/2018 $375,000
10/22/2003 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/05/2025 - D
06/13/2025 - R
Mortgage 06/10/2050
01/11/2024 - D
01/18/2024 - R
Mortgage 02/01/2054
02/18/2023 - D
03/09/2023 - R
Mortgage 02/26/2048
03/05/2022 - D
03/15/2022 - R
Mortgage
11/26/2021 - D
01/03/2022 - R
Mortgage 11/30/2046
08/25/2021 - D
09/17/2021 - R
Mortgage 08/29/2046
06/11/2020 - D
07/20/2020 - R
Mortgage 08/01/2040
09/13/2019 - D
09/20/2019 - R
Mortgage 10/01/2034
12/21/2018 - D
01/07/2019 - R
Assignment
12/14/2018 - D
12/28/2018 - R
Mortgage 01/01/2049
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,171
Market value $175,000

Assessment History for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 26 Desser Place, 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 $175,000 $175,000 6.955 $12,171 +3.47%
2023 $175,000 $175,000 6.722 $11,764 +5.51%
2022 $175,000 $175,000 6.371 $11,149 +2.35%
2021 $175,000 $175,000 6.225 $10,894 +1.33%
2020 $175,000 $175,000 6.143 $10,750 +3.04%

Risk

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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)
Young Scholars Montessori School NR Private PK-K 14 0.35
Young Scholars Montessori School NR Private PK-K 14 0.35
Children First Montessori School NR Private K 0 0.38
Precious Gems Montessori NR Private PK-K 34 0.39
Precious Gems Montessori NR Private PK-K 34 0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.83
Woodrow Wilson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,137 0.92
Metuchen Christian Academy NR Private K-8 196 1.01
Edgar Middle School 8 Public 5-8 765 1.13
Timothy Christian School NR Private PK-12 349 2.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph High School NR Private 9-12 507 0.79
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 1.51
Edison High School 4 Public 9-12 2,280 1.93
Timothy Christian School NR Private PK-12 349 2.00
Future Foundations Academy (FFA) NR Public 5-12 122 2.26

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Neighbors for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen

Here are the neighbors for 26 Desser Place, Metuchen.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
35 Maple Ave, Metuchen 1,174 11/26/2024 $10
90 Durham Ave, Metuchen 1,584 08/10/2022 $475,000
18 Desser Pl, Metuchen 1,828 03/29/2016 $459,000
88 Durham Ave, Metuchen 3,436 06/01/2022
310 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,858 10/26/2006 $402,500
24 Desser Pl, Metuchen 1,792 07/11/2018 $440,000
22 Desser Pl, Metuchen 1,708 08/14/2023 $559,000
30 Desser Pl, Metuchen 2,232 12/18/2024 $788,000
214 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,350 10/27/2023 $528,000
84 Durham Ave, Metuchen 2,000 02/25/2022 $620,000
16 Desser Pl, Edison 1,608 08/23/2021 $562,500
28 Desser Pl, Metuchen 1,384 06/16/1999 $75,000
312 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 2,478
220 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,350 08/31/1990 $45,000
20 Desser Pl, Metuchen 1,440 12/01/2020 $555,000
37 Maple Ave, Metuchen 1,174 05/25/2006 $326,000
316 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 2,000 07/15/2016 $440,000
314 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,644 09/21/2010 $355,000
218 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,530 04/03/2013 $277,500
216 W Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,590 10/22/2019 $1

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