| Primary address | 553 Main Street, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 60 |
| Lot | 61 |
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| Sale date | 10/22/2004 |
| Sale price | $215,000 |
| Property tax | $6,677 |
| Building sqft | 896 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.046 |
| Year built | 1949 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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553 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1949 and has a total of 896 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 553 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $96,000, the tax amount paid for 553 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $6,964.
When was 553 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?553 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 10/22/2004 for $215,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 553 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $6,677 |
| Market value | $96,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 553 Main Street, 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 | $96,000 | $96,000 | 6.955 | $6,677 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $96,000 | $96,000 | 6.722 | $6,453 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $96,000 | $96,000 | 6.371 | $6,116 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | $96,000 | $96,000 | 6.225 | $5,976 | +1.33% |
| 2020 | $96,000 | $96,000 | 6.143 | $5,897 | +3.04% |
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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 553 Main Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.06 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.06 |
| Campbell Elementary School | 8 | Public | 1-4 | 689 | 0.07 |
| Apple Montessori of Metuchen | NR | Private | PK-K | 72 | 0.29 |
| Apple Montessori of Metuchen | NR | Private | PK-K | 72 | 0.29 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.06 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 0.88 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 1.03 |
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 1.19 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 0.03 |
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 0.77 |
| Bishop George Ahr High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 739 | 2.32 |
| J P Stevens High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,680 | 2.40 |
| Edison High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,280 | 2.46 |
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Here are the neighbors for 553 Main Street, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Durham Ave, Metuchen | 1,640 | 06/09/2025 | $1 |
| 561 Main St, Metuchen | 896 | 03/06/2013 | $248,000 |
| 68 Durham Ave, Metuchen | 1,875 | 02/05/1996 | $156,000 |
| 555 Main St, Metuchen | 896 | 10/23/2011 | $245,000 |
| 569 Main St, Metuchen | 1,280 | 08/19/2024 | $535,000 |
| 16 Durham Ave, Metuchen | 1,347 | 09/01/1998 | $130,000 |
| 567 Main St, Metuchen | 10/21/1999 | $126,000 | |
| 64 Durham Ave, Metuchen | 1,685 | 12/27/1993 | $110,000 |
| 1-3 Elm CT, Metuchen | 1,792 | 08/17/2022 | $427,000 |
| 539 Main St, Metuchen | 04/30/1999 | $335,000 | |
| 6 Talmadge Ave, Metuchen | 1,304 | 04/09/2003 | $272,000 |
| 563 Main St, Metuchen | 976 | 09/19/2011 | $262,000 |
| 4 Talmadge Ave, Metuchen | 1,448 | 10/06/2003 | $1 |
| 557 Main St, Metuchen | 896 | 03/29/1994 | $92,500 |
| 551 Main St, Metuchen | 1,280 | 05/14/2024 | $1 |
| 559 Main St, Metuchen | 896 | 08/01/2024 | $440,000 |
| 565 Main St, Metuchen | 896 | 02/14/2019 | $185,000 |
| 5 Elm CT, Metuchen | 896 | 06/23/2021 | $1 |
| 2 Durham Ave, Metuchen | 03/23/2018 | $75,000 | |
| 24 Durham Ave, Metuchen |