| Primary address | 42 Thomas Street, Metuchen |
| Zip code | 08840 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Block | 157 |
| Lot | 20 |
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| Property tax | $12,234 |
| Building sqft | 1,652 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.166 |
| Year built | 1922 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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42 Thomas Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 was built in 1922 and has a total of 1,652 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 42 Thomas Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $175,900, the tax amount paid for 42 Thomas Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 is $12,761.
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Access detailed property tax data for 42 Thomas Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $12,234 |
| Market value | $175,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 42 Thomas Street, 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 | $175,900 | $175,900 | 6.955 | $12,234 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | $175,900 | $175,900 | 6.722 | $11,824 | +5.51% |
| 2022 | $175,900 | $175,900 | 6.371 | $11,207 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | $175,900 | $175,900 | 6.225 | $10,950 | +1.33% |
| 2020 | $175,900 | $175,900 | 6.143 | $10,806 | +3.04% |
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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 42 Thomas Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 0.13 |
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 0.43 |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School | NR | Public | PK, K | 123 | 0.56 |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School | NR | Public | PK, K | 123 | 0.56 |
| Apple Montessori of Metuchen | NR | Private | PK-K | 72 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Middle School | 8 | Public | 5-8 | 765 | 0.13 |
| Metuchen Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 196 | 0.43 |
| St. Francis Cathedral School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 466 | 0.87 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.25 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,137 | 1.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 0.94 |
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 1.54 |
| Edison High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,280 | 1.77 |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 175 | 1.98 |
| Timothy Christian School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 349 | 2.74 |
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Here are the neighbors for 42 Thomas Street, Metuchen.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Brunswick Ave, Metuchen | 1,634 | 09/10/2020 | $1 |
| 66 Brunswick Ave, Metuchen | 1,652 | 07/30/2020 | $620,000 |
| 72 Brunswick Ave, Metuchen | 2,942 | 12/03/2021 | $805,000 |
| 78 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 06/14/2013 | $675,000 | |
| 29 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | 01/11/2010 | $375,000 |
| 72 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 1,808 | 11/10/1994 | $147,000 |
| 52 Thomas St, Metuchen | 1,438 | 06/01/1990 | $170,000 |
| 80 Lake Ave, Metuchen | 2,208 | 08/30/1991 | $200,000 |
| 38 Thomas St, Metuchen | 2,232 | 08/25/2025 | $899,900 |
| 27 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | 09/05/2019 | $450,000 |
| 1 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,425 | 03/21/2024 | $785,000 |
| 9 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 2,342 | 08/06/2021 | $550,000 |
| 70 Brunswick Ave, Metuchen | 1,272 | 05/23/2018 | $355,000 |
| 11 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,975 | 03/23/2012 | $1 |
| 96 Brunswick Ave, Metuchen | 1,596 | 04/28/1992 | $100 |
| 5 Poets Ln, Metuchen | 1,997 | 04/21/2017 | $400,000 |
| 48 Thomas St, Metuchen | 1,680 | 11/12/2014 | $420,000 |
| 34 Thomas St, Metuchen | 1,224 | ||
| 25 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | ||
| 23 Whitman Ave, Metuchen | 1,997 | 10/22/2012 | $1 |