Off Market1471d on marketHistoric · 121 yrs
68 Rector St
Metuchen, NJ, 08840 • 08840 • Middlesex County
$260,000
$118/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,198Sqft
0.26 acLot
1905Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1905 · 121 years of history
This home is in high demand
Listed 1471 days ago · 4 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
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1471 days on market
Established listing
$118/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1905 · Historic
Come see this classic Metuchen Colonial home on a lovely tree lined street. Short distance to Main St, restaurants and train station. Newer brick front steps leads into large living room with gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace, continue into the formal dining room with lead glass built-ins. Side porch off dining room for relaxing, reading, coffee etc. 2 zone central air, recessed lighting. Kitchen totally remodeled with upgraded stainless steel appliances and charming powder room. 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and small 4th BR. Master has remodeled main bath and same porch as 1st floor. 3rd floor features 1 bedroom, den area and full bath. All baths have been remodeled. Full basement features craft room, laundry and plenty of storage. 2 car attached garage. Fireplace as is BEST AND FINAL OFFERS MONDAY FEB 7 by 5pm
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights side porch, full basement, and charming powder room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,625/month
Principal & Interest$1,278
Property Tax$260
Insurance$87
Down payment20% ($52,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $208,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1905
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot0.26 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1905
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Attached
Lot0.26 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08840
Annual tax$18,083
Parcel090012500000300002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
2 categories of property features
Exterior Features
Exterior
Stucco
Parking
Garage - Attached
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1471
Est. rent$4,009/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$118
Last sold$715,000
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Metuchen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Metuchen, NJ, 08840
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 30, 2022Sold$715,000$325All Jersey MLS
Feb 1, 2022Listed For Sale$675,000$307All Jersey MLS
Sep 12, 2021Listing Removed——GSMLS
Aug 7, 2021Price Change$745,900$339All Jersey MLS
Jul 21, 2021Price Change$784,000$357All Jersey MLS
Jun 12, 2021Listed For Sale$825,000$375All Jersey MLS
Nov 9, 2012Sold$600,000$273GSMLS
Jul 30, 2012Price Change$599,000$273Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Jun 1, 2012Listed For Sale$649,000$295Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Aug 1, 2001Sold$475,000$216Public Record
Aug 24, 1998Sold$267,513$122Public Record
Sold$715,000
Mar 30, 2022•$325/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$675,000
Feb 1, 2022•$307/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed—
Sep 12, 2021•GSMLS
Price Change$745,900
Aug 7, 2021•$339/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$784,000
Jul 21, 2021•$357/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$825,000
Jun 12, 2021•$375/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Sold$600,000
Nov 9, 2012•$273/sqft•GSMLS
Price Change$599,000
Jul 30, 2012•$273/sqft•Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Listed For Sale$649,000
Jun 1, 2012•$295/sqft•Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Sold$475,000
Aug 1, 2001•$216/sqft•Public Record
Sold$267,513
Aug 24, 1998•$122/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$18,083$260,000
Apr 10, 2024$18,083$260,000
Apr 10, 2023$17,477$260,000
Apr 10, 2022$16,565$260,000
Apr 10, 2021$16,185$260,000
Apr 10, 2020—$260,000
Apr 10, 2019$15,444$260,000
Apr 10, 2018$15,444$260,000
Apr 10, 2017$15,002$260,000
Apr 10, 2016$14,669$260,000
Apr 10, 2015$14,297$260,000
Apr 10, 2014$13,257$259,900
Apr 10, 2013$12,363$235,700
Apr 10, 2012$12,122$235,700
Apr 10, 2011$11,658$235,700
Apr 10, 2010$11,248$235,700
Apr 10, 2009$10,828$235,700
Apr 10, 2008—$235,700
Apr 10, 2007—$235,700
Apr 10, 2006—$235,700
Apr 10, 2005—$235,700
Apr 10, 2004$8,391$235,700
Apr 10, 2003—$235,700
Apr 10, 2002—$235,700
Apr 10, 2001—$235,700
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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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