| Primary address | 5 Poets Lane, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 155 |
| Lot | 23 |
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| Sale date | 04/21/2017 |
| Sale price | $400,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $13,132 |
| Building sqft | 1,997 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.215 |
| Year built | 1971 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | Attached |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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5 Poets Lane, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1971 and has a total of 1,997 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5 Poets Lane, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $181,000, the tax amount paid for 5 Poets Lane, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $13,131.
When was 5 Poets Lane, Metuchen, NJ 08840 last sold and what was the last sale price?5 Poets Lane, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was last sold in 04/21/2017 for $400,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5 Poets Lane, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $13,132 |
| Market value | $181,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 Poets Lane, 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 | $181,000 | $181,000 | 7.255 | $13,132 | +4.31% |
| 2024 | $181,000 | $181,000 | 6.955 | $12,589 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $181,000 | $181,000 | 6.722 | $12,167 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $181,000 | $181,000 | 6.371 | $11,532 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | $181,000 | $181,000 | 6.225 | $11,267 | +1.33% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5 Poets Lane, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 0.15 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 0.27 |
| Young Scholars Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 14 | 0.79 |
| Young Scholars Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 14 | 0.79 |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School | NR | Public | PK, K | 123 | 0.86 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 0.15 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 0.27 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 1.13 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.45 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 1.85 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 1.18 |
| Edison High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,280 | 1.47 |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 175 | 1.70 |
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 1.83 |
| Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva | NR | Private | 9-12 | 96 | 2.56 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5 Poets Lane, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,997 | 02/15/2013 | $427,500 |
| 29 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | 01/11/2010 | $375,000 |
| 15 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 2,244 | 06/16/2017 | $526,000 |
| 42 Thomas St, Metuchen | 1,652 | ||
| 16 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,997 | 05/22/1996 | $180,000 |
| 1 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,425 | 03/21/2024 | $785,000 |
| 27 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | 09/05/2019 | $450,000 |
| 38 Thomas St, Metuchen | 2,232 | 08/25/2025 | $899,900 |
| 52 Thomas St, Metuchen | 1,438 | 06/01/1990 | $170,000 |
| 9 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 2,342 | 08/06/2021 | $550,000 |
| 20 Poets Ln, Metuchen | |||
| 11 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,975 | 03/23/2012 | $1 |
| 9 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | ||
| 17 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,997 | 03/27/1991 | $170,000 |
| 23 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | 10/22/2012 | $1 |
| 25 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | ||
| 34 Thomas St, Metuchen | 1,224 | ||
| 48 Thomas St, Metuchen | 1,680 | 11/12/2014 | $420,000 |
| 14 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 2,318 | 03/15/2003 | $1 |
| 8 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,997 | 10/09/1998 | $200,000 |