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53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 53 Smith Street, Metuchen
Zip code 08840
County Middlesex
Municipality Metuchen Borough
Block 67
Lot 56

Sales & Tax Overview for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

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Sale date 04/28/2018
Sale price $1
Property tax $17,735

Lot & Building Information for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

Building sqft 2,820
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.172
Year built 1994
Stories 2
Garage Attached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential District (R-2)
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About 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840?

53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1994 and has a total of 2,820 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $255,000, the tax amount paid for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $18,500.

When was 53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?

53 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 04/28/2018 for $1.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/2018 $1
06/08/2001 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/28/2018 - D
05/15/2018 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/08/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $17,735
Market value $255,000

Assessment History for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 53 Smith 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 $255,000 $255,000 6.955 $17,735 +3.47%
2023 $255,000 $255,000 6.722 $17,141 +5.51%
2022 $255,000 $255,000 6.371 $16,246 +2.35%
2021 $255,000 $255,000 6.225 $15,874 +1.33%
2020 $255,000 $255,000 6.143 $15,665 +3.04%

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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 0.09
Young Scholars Montessori School NR Private PK-K 14 0.09
Children First Montessori School NR Private K 0 0.28
Precious Gems Montessori NR Private PK-K 34 0.30
Precious Gems Montessori NR Private PK-K 34 0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.68
Metuchen Christian Academy NR Private K-8 196 0.79
Edgar Middle School 8 Public 5-8 765 0.87
Woodrow Wilson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,137 1.05
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 6-8 961 1.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph High School NR Private 9-12 507 0.67
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 1.42
Edison High School 4 Public 9-12 2,280 1.87
Timothy Christian School NR Private PK-12 349 2.19
Future Foundations Academy (FFA) NR Public 5-12 122 2.44

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Neighbors for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen

Here are the neighbors for 53 Smith Street, Metuchen.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
105 Hampton St, Metuchen 1,848 02/21/2023 $720,000
45 Smith St, Metuchen 2,470 04/20/2020 $668,500
50 John St, Metuchen 2,024
45 Hampton St, Metuchen
33 Smith St, Metuchen 2,804 02/14/2023 $10
79 Hampton St, Metuchen 1,104 03/11/2010 $1
49 Smith St, Metuchen 2,620 09/22/2016 $475,000
56 John St, Metuchen 1,644 06/15/2011 $1
18 Smith St, Metuchen 1,876 09/05/2023 $615,000
38 Smith St, Metuchen 2,791 05/29/2014 $1
592 New Durham Rd, Metuchen 1,237 04/03/2020 $341,000
32 Smith St, Metuchen 1,912 03/20/2023 $1
37 Smith St, Metuchen 2,600 11/16/2015 $615,000
31 Hampton St, Metuchen
41 Smith St, Metuchen 3,040 09/30/2013 $1
76 John St, Metuchen 2,371 06/25/2019 $525,000
36 Smith St, Metuchen 2,711 11/25/1996 $240,000
95 Hampton St, Metuchen 2,076 03/27/1998 $142,500
85 Hampton St, Metuchen 1,620 10/20/2016 $455,000
596 New Durham Rd, Metuchen 1,512 12/22/1993 $138,500

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