| Primary address | 68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 132 |
| Lot | 54 |
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| Sale date | 06/22/2004 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,537 |
| Building sqft | 1,224 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.15 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,224 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $134,900, the tax amount paid for 68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $9,786.
When was 68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 06/22/2004 for $1.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2004 | $1 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $9,787 |
| Current property tax | $9,537 |
| Market value | $134,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 68 Essex 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 | $134,900 | $134,900 | 7.255 | $9,787 | +4.31% |
| 2024 | $134,900 | $134,900 | 6.955 | $9,382 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $134,900 | $134,900 | 6.722 | $9,068 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $134,900 | $134,900 | 6.371 | $8,594 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | $134,900 | $134,900 | 6.225 | $8,398 | +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 68 Essex 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Scholars Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 14 | 0.31 |
| Young Scholars Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 14 | 0.31 |
| Apple Montessori of Metuchen | NR | Private | PK-K | 72 | 0.32 |
| Apple Montessori of Metuchen | NR | Private | PK-K | 72 | 0.32 |
| Children First Montessori School | NR | Private | K | 0 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 0.52 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.59 |
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 0.60 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 1.29 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 0.62 |
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 1.33 |
| Edison High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,280 | 1.89 |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 175 | 2.27 |
| Timothy Christian School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 349 | 2.52 |
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Here are the neighbors for 68 Essex Avenue, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,232 | 09/10/2021 | $1 |
| 48 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,288 | 07/18/2007 | $365,000 |
| 92 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,636 | 04/28/2023 | $400,000 |
| 932 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen | 03/03/2010 | $565,000 | |
| 80 Woodside Ave, Metuchen | 1,582 | 02/07/2011 | $420,000 |
| 32 Rose St, Metuchen | 1,287 | 09/29/1997 | $125,000 |
| 64 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,259 | 06/24/2020 | |
| 60 Bridge St, Metuchen | 07/19/2000 | $1,130,000 | |
| 44 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,696 | 05/16/2016 | $400,000 |
| 98 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,816 | 05/17/2022 | |
| 27 Rose St, Metuchen | 2,354 | 04/30/2025 | $927,000 |
| 17 Rose St, Metuchen | 2,149 | 05/24/2024 | $700,000 |
| 74 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,224 | 09/10/1998 | $130,000 |
| 36 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,376 | 04/15/2021 | $551,000 |
| 21 Safety Pl, Metuchen | 07/31/2024 | ||
| 3 Rose St, Metuchen | 1,514 | 03/25/2021 | $510,000 |
| 11 Rose St, Metuchen | 1,514 | 07/06/2005 | $600,000 |
| 40 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,658 | 12/12/2025 | $1 |
| 23 Rose St, Metuchen | 2,264 | 06/14/1988 | $150,000 |
| 78 Essex Ave, Metuchen | 1,224 | 03/18/2022 | $530,000 |