| Primary address | 272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 144 |
| Lot | 36 |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 03/22/2016 |
| Sale price | $230,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $16,832 |
| Building sqft | 1,865 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.196 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | Unattached |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,865 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $232,000, the tax amount paid for 272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $16,831.
When was 272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 03/22/2016 for $230,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $16,832 |
| Market value | $232,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 272 Lake 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 | $232,000 | $232,000 | 7.255 | $16,832 | +4.31% |
| 2024 | $232,000 | $232,000 | 6.955 | $16,136 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $232,000 | $232,000 | 6.722 | $15,595 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $232,000 | $232,000 | 6.371 | $14,781 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | $232,000 | $232,000 | 6.225 | $14,442 | +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 272 Lake 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Montessori of Metuchen | NR | Private | PK-K | 72 | 0.17 |
| Apple Montessori of Metuchen | NR | Private | PK-K | 72 | 0.17 |
| A B Z Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 0 | 0.28 |
| A B Z Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Callicorp Dba Friends of the Family Child Care Cen | NR | Private | PK-K | 11 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.44 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 0.56 |
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 0.76 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 1.27 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.37 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 0.50 |
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 1.14 |
| Edison High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,280 | 2.08 |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 175 | 2.40 |
| Timothy Christian School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 349 | 2.71 |
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Here are the neighbors for 272 Lake Avenue, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | |||
| 262 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 01/18/2006 | $125,000 | |
| 169 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 2,390 | 06/24/1993 | $250,000 |
| 93 Spring St, Metuchen | 1,506 | 05/15/1995 | $1 |
| 280 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | |||
| 331 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | |||
| 268 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 10/06/2004 | $410,000 | |
| 266 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 07/01/2019 | $410,000 | |
| 323 Main St, Metuchen | |||
| 95 Spring St, Metuchen | 1,310 | 02/25/2022 | $494,000 |
| 296 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | |||
| 344 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | 13,430 | 01/15/2002 | $475,000 |
| 340 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | 01/26/1994 | $172,000 | |
| 173 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 2,383 | 02/27/1998 | $256,500 |
| 330 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | 1,080 | 03/24/2011 | $1 |
| 319 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | 08/02/2006 | $1,000,000 | |
| 145 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 1,978 | 09/14/2000 | $427,000 |
| 315 Main St, Metuchen | |||
| 14 Halsey St, Metuchen | 1,080 | 09/28/1989 | $141,500 |
| 304 Amboy Ave, Metuchen | 01/15/1997 | $325,000 |