| Primary address | 55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 117 |
| Lot | 32 |
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| Sale date | 12/06/2001 |
| Sale price | $300,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $12,551 |
| Building sqft | 1,853 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.194 |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1927 and has a total of 1,853 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $173,000, the tax amount paid for 55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $12,551.
When was 55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 12/06/2001 for $300,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2001 | $300,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $12,551 |
| Market value | $173,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 55 Highland 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 | $173,000 | $173,000 | 7.255 | $12,551 | +4.31% |
| 2024 | $173,000 | $173,000 | 6.955 | $12,032 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $173,000 | $173,000 | 6.722 | $11,629 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $173,000 | $173,000 | 6.371 | $11,022 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | $173,000 | $173,000 | 6.225 | $10,769 | +1.33% |
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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 55 Highland 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callicorp Dba Friends of the Family Child Care Cen | NR | Private | PK-K | 11 | 0.15 |
| Callicorp Dba Friends of the Family Child Care Cen | NR | Private | PK-K | 11 | 0.15 |
| A B Z Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 0 | 0.15 |
| A B Z Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 0 | 0.15 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.17 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.17 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 0.92 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 1.10 |
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 1.16 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.38 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 0.26 |
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 0.74 |
| Edison High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,280 | 2.48 |
| Bishop George Ahr High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 739 | 2.48 |
| J P Stevens High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,680 | 2.50 |
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Here are the neighbors for 55 Highland Avenue, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-15 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 06/23/2021 | $500,000 | |
| 397 Main St, Metuchen | 02/21/2024 | $1,250,000 | |
| 89 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 1,232 | 11/01/2024 | $10 |
| 503 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen | |||
| 91 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 1,512 | 10/07/2005 | $1 |
| 93 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 2,304 | 11/15/2011 | $415,750 |
| 97 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 2,642 | 08/23/2016 | $685,000 |
| 33 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 2,208 | 07/30/2021 | $850,000 |
| 21 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 2,288 | 08/09/2022 | $1 |
| 476 Main St, Metuchen | 04/27/2026 | $1,696,500 | |
| 505 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen | 08/27/2001 | $1 | |
| 59 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 2,378 | 01/03/2019 | $555,000 |
| 507 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen | 02/26/2007 | $1,000,000 | |
| 87 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 1,064 | 09/30/2019 | $1 |
| 37 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 3,578 | 06/26/1997 | $277,000 |
| 12 Pearl St, Metuchen | 02/21/2024 | $1,250,000 | |
| 47 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 2,309 | 06/20/1988 | $234,000 |
| 25 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 3,668 | 03/30/2022 | $840,000 |
| 95 Highland Ave, Metuchen | 2,104 | 07/16/2001 | $325,000 |
| 16 Pearl St, Metuchen | 15,284 | 10/16/2025 | $1,999,995 |