Off Market2327d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
251 E Chestnut Ave
Metuchen, NJ, 08840 • 08840 • Middlesex County
$1,520,600
$380/sqft
5Beds
4Baths
4,000Sqft
0.61 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
40 views
People checking out this listing
2327 days on market
Established listing
$380/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Magnificent expanded center hall colonial located on cul de sac in Metuchen's most desirable area, adjacent to Woodwild Park. This majestic home has over 4000SF, including 5 BRs, 3 1 2 baths. There is a woodburning FP in the formal living room with French doors which open to a king size formal dining room. The large gourmet kitchen is highlighted by a center island, modern appliances, abundant teak cabinetry. Tremendous great room with gas FP and loads of windows. Spacious master BR w walk-in closet, master bath with Jacuzzi. A second great room on the second floor also has French door entry and gas fireplace. 10 zone heat (3 furnaces, 5 CAs), lovely mouldings, more.... Minutes from quaint downtown Metuchen and train station.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,918/month
Principal & Interest$7,890
Property Tax$1,521
Insurance$507
Down payment20% ($304,120)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,216,480 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1920
HeatingBaseboard
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot0.61 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
StyleColonial
Year built1920
Systems
HeatingBaseboard
RoofSlate
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Attached
Lot0.61 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08840
Annual tax$31,298
Parcel0900098000000037
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard
Exterior Features
Exterior
Vinyl
Brick
Parking
Garage - Attached
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market2327
Est. value$1,520,600
Est. rent$5,218/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$380
Last sold$950,000
Tour days6
Views40
How are the schools in Metuchen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Metuchen, NJ, 08840
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 25, 2019Sold$950,000$238GSMLS
Sep 3, 2019Listed For Sale$1,150,000$288Weichert Realtors
Sold$950,000
Nov 25, 2019•$238/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$1,150,000
Sep 3, 2019•$288/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$31,298$450,000
Apr 10, 2024$31,298$450,000
Apr 10, 2023$30,249$450,000
Apr 10, 2022$28,670$450,000
Apr 10, 2021$27,315$438,800
Apr 10, 2020$26,955$438,800
Apr 10, 2019$26,065$438,800
Apr 10, 2018$26,065$438,800
Apr 10, 2017$25,319$438,800
Apr 10, 2016$24,757$438,800
Apr 10, 2015$24,138$438,800
Apr 10, 2014$23,647$438,800
Apr 10, 2013$23,015$438,800
Apr 10, 2012$22,568$438,800
Apr 10, 2011$21,703$438,800
Apr 10, 2010$20,940$438,800
Apr 10, 2009$20,159$438,800
Apr 10, 2008—$438,800
Apr 10, 2007—$438,800
Apr 10, 2006—$438,800
Apr 10, 2005—$438,800
Apr 10, 2004$15,621$438,800
Apr 10, 2003—$377,900
Apr 10, 2002—$377,900
Apr 10, 2001—$377,900
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Local context around this listing
Metuchen, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby neighborhoods
Radio SectionSoutheast Quadrant
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
08840
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