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136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen
Zip code 08840
County Middlesex
Municipality Metuchen Borough
Block 99
Lot 55

Sales & Tax Overview for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

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Sale date 02/23/2015
Sale price $1
Property tax $13,562

Lot & Building Information for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

Building sqft 2,024
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.122
Year built 1945
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 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

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About 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840?

136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1945 and has a total of 2,024 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $195,000, the tax amount paid for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $14,147.

When was 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?

136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 02/23/2015 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/23/2015 $1
06/30/2010 $495,000
05/30/2008 $599,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/09/2020 - D
04/13/2020 - R
Assignment
02/23/2015 - D
04/08/2015 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/30/2010 - D
07/14/2010 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/30/2008 - D
06/09/2008 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/26/2004 - D
08/18/2004 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/23/2004 - D
08/18/2004 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/23/2000 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $13,562
Market value $195,000

Assessment History for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 136 East Chestnut 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 $195,000 $195,000 6.955 $13,562 +3.47%
2023 $195,000 $195,000 6.722 $13,108 +5.51%
2022 $195,000 $195,000 6.371 $12,423 +2.35%
2021 $195,000 $195,000 6.225 $12,139 +1.33%
2020 $195,000 $195,000 6.143 $11,979 +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)
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.19
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.19
Campbell Elementary School 8 Public 1-4 689 0.19
Apple Montessori of Metuchen NR Private PK-K 72 0.44
Apple Montessori of Metuchen NR Private PK-K 72 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Francis Cathedral School NR Private PK-8 466 0.19
Woodrow Wilson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,137 0.77
Edgar Middle School 8 Public 5-8 765 1.17
Metuchen Christian Academy NR Private K-8 196 1.33
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 6-8 961 1.71

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph High School NR Private 9-12 507 0.12
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 0.68
Bishop George Ahr High School NR Private 9-12 739 2.18
J P Stevens High School 7 Public 9-12 2,680 2.25
Edison High School 4 Public 9-12 2,280 2.58

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Neighbors for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen

Here are the neighbors for 136 East Chestnut Avenue, Metuchen.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
162 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,221 02/10/2023 $465,000
170 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 12/14/2020 $980,200
616 Main St, Metuchen 1,724
596 Main St, Metuchen 1,242
600 Main St, Metuchen 1,350 10/30/2014 $699,000
142 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 3,009 07/19/2005 $975,000
602 Main St, Metuchen 864 02/29/2012 $240,000
598 Main St, Metuchen 818 10/02/2020 $431,000
147 Maple Ave, Metuchen 1,438 11/07/2011 $1
151 Maple Ave, Metuchen 1,174 03/28/2013 $350,000
37-39 Linden Ave, Metuchen 3,834 08/29/2019 $380,000
610 Main St, Metuchen 1,860 04/09/2021 $1
149 Maple Ave, Metuchen 2,342 08/13/2021 $740,000
160 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 2,161 08/05/2021 $815,000
172 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,211 04/03/2017 $845,000
43 Linden Ave, Metuchen 2,744 04/07/2017 $725,000
148 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 3,920 08/28/2025 $1
150 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,956 06/23/1999 $257,000
169 Maple Ave, Metuchen 5,840 08/09/2019 $1,150,000
154 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen 1,544 06/09/2016 $1

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