For Sale
551 Main St
Metuchen, NJ, 08840 • Radio Section • Middlesex County
$599,900
$469/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
2Baths
1,280Sqft
0.11 acLot
1941Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1941 · 85 years of history
Just Listed
Listed Apr 9, 2026
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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$469/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1941
Rare investment opportunity! Freshly painted semi-attached 2-family on a sunny south-facing 40x125 corner lot across from St. Francis Cathedral & close to downtown, shopping & NYC train. This well-maintained property features two 1-bedroom,1-bath units, each w/separate meters and utilities-landlord pays taxes only. Both units offer hardwood floors, galley kitchens with extra cabinets under the breakfast bar, and plenty of natural light. Additional highlights include a clean, full dry basement w/shared laundry & storage, gas heat, vinyl replacement windows, private fenced yard & parking for up to 4 cars. Major updates include new vinyl siding, gutters with leaf guards and leaders (2024) & a newer sewer line. Delivered vacant and ready to lease. Set your own rents.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights plenty of natural light, gas heat, and vinyl replacement windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,774/month
Principal & Interest$2,974
Property Tax$600
Insurance$200
Down payment20% ($119,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.31% rate · 30yr fixed · $479,920 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1941
HeatingBaseboard, Radiators-Hot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Parking3-4 Car Parking
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$469
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1941
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Radiators-Hot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking3-4 Car Parking
BasementFull, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
FencingFencing/Wall
Lot5,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodRadio Section
ZoningR4
Annual tax$8,624
Parcel0900060000000060
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Unit 1(1 Bedroom
Kitchen
1 Bath
Living Room)
Unit 2(1 Bedroom
Kitchen
1 Bath
Living Room)
Appliances
Water Heater(Gas)
Water Heater
Unit 1(Range/Oven
Refrigerator)
Unit 2(Range/Oven
Refrigerator)
Heating
Baseboard
Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Windows
Insulated Windows
Blinds
Exterior Features
Exterior
Curbs
Sidewalk
Fencing/Wall
Windows - Insulated Pane
Yard
Blinds
Parking
3-4 Car Parking
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Near Train
Corner Lot
Dead-End Street
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Est. value$624,700
Est. rent$2,770/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$469
On marketApr 9, 2026
PostedApr 10, 2026
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views172
Favorites7
How are the schools in Metuchen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Metuchen, NJ, 08840
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$599,900$469All Jersey MLS
Jun 30, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Jun 25, 2023Listed For Rent$1,775$1Zillow Rentals
Listed For Sale$599,900
Apr 9, 2026•$469/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed—
Jun 30, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,775
Jun 25, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$8,624$124,000
Apr 10, 2024$8,624$124,000
Apr 10, 2023$8,335$124,000
Apr 10, 2022$7,900$124,000
Apr 10, 2021$7,719$124,000
Apr 10, 2020$7,576$124,000
Apr 10, 2019$7,333$124,000
Apr 10, 2018$7,333$124,000
Apr 10, 2017$7,091$124,000
Apr 10, 2016$6,934$122,900
Apr 10, 2015$6,761$122,900
Apr 10, 2014$6,623$122,900
Apr 10, 2012$6,321$122,900
Apr 10, 2011$6,079$122,900
Apr 10, 2010$5,865$122,900
Apr 10, 2009$5,646$122,900
Apr 10, 2008—$122,900
Apr 10, 2007—$122,900
Apr 10, 2006—$122,900
Apr 10, 2005—$122,900
Apr 10, 2004$4,375$122,900
Apr 10, 2003—$122,900
Apr 10, 2002—$122,900
Apr 10, 2001—$122,900
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Metuchen, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby neighborhoods
Radio SectionSoutheast Quadrant
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
08840
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