Sold769d on market
40 Carpenter Pl
Metuchen, NJ, 08840 • 08840 • Middlesex County
$3,150
$3/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,152Sqft
0.11 acLot
1947Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1947 · 79 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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769 days on market
Established listing
$3/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1947
Move right in! New floors in LR DR and new carpeting in BRs. Newly updated baths. Freshly painted. Fenced in rear yard with deck and storage shed. Don't miss this one! Price Reduced. Freshly painted, with many upgrades including new flooring and carpeting, new bathtubs and some tile. Stove to be replaced. House, fence and deck will be power-washed.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$21/month
Principal & Interest$16
Property Tax$3
Insurance$1
Down payment20% ($630)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,520 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1947
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot5,000 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1947
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width, Asphalt, Driveway
BasementFull, Interior Entry, Utility Room
FencingFencing/Wall
Lot5,000 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08840
ZoningR2
Annual tax$8,779
Parcel0900204000000047
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1 Bedroom
Kitchen
Bath Full
Dining Room
2 Bedrooms
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Gas Range/Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Exterior
Deck
Fencing/Wall
Storage Shed
Parking
1 Car Width
Asphalt
Driveway
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bathroom
Tub Shower
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market769
Est. value$656,000
Est. rent$3,286/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$3
On marketFeb 28, 2023
PostedSep 25, 2025
Last sold$3,150
MLS updatedSep 26, 2023
Tour days6
Views6
Favorites1
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Metuchen, NJ, 08840
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 29, 2025Listing Removed$3,300$3All Jersey MLS
Jul 16, 2025Price Change$3,300$3All Jersey MLS
Jun 18, 2025Listed For Rent$3,500$3All Jersey MLS
Mar 1, 2024Sold$3,150$3Agent Provided
Feb 9, 2024Listing Removed——All Jersey MLS
Jan 14, 2024Listed For Rent$3,150$3All Jersey MLS
Jan 6, 2024Listing Removed——All Jersey MLS
Dec 9, 2023Listed For Rent$2,950$3All Jersey MLS
Jun 22, 2023Listing Removed——All Jersey MLS
Jun 19, 2023Listed For Rent$2,850$2All Jersey MLS
Jun 5, 2023Sold$505,000$438All Jersey MLS
Apr 26, 2023Contingent$512,000$444All Jersey MLS
Apr 14, 2023Price Change$512,000$444All Jersey MLS
Mar 30, 2023Price Change$527,500$458All Jersey MLS
Mar 16, 2023Price Change$539,500$468All Jersey MLS
Feb 28, 2023Listed For Sale$548,500$476All Jersey MLS
Apr 22, 2011Listing Removed$1,950$2COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
Apr 19, 2011Listed For Rent$1,950$2COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
Apr 18, 2002Sold$226,000$196Public Record
Nov 5, 1998Sold$181,000$157Public Record
Listing Removed$3,300
Jul 29, 2025•$3/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$3,300
Jul 16, 2025•$3/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Rent$3,500
Jun 18, 2025•$3/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Sold$3,150
Mar 1, 2024•$3/sqft•Agent Provided
Listing Removed—
Feb 9, 2024•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Rent$3,150
Jan 14, 2024•$3/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed—
Jan 6, 2024•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Rent$2,950
Dec 9, 2023•$3/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed—
Jun 22, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Rent$2,850
Jun 19, 2023•$2/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Sold$505,000
Jun 5, 2023•$438/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Contingent$512,000
Apr 26, 2023•$444/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$512,000
Apr 14, 2023•$444/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$527,500
Mar 30, 2023•$458/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$539,500
Mar 16, 2023•$468/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$548,500
Feb 28, 2023•$476/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed$1,950
Apr 22, 2011•$2/sqft•COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
Listed For Rent$1,950
Apr 19, 2011•$2/sqft•COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
Sold$226,000
Apr 18, 2002•$196/sqft•Public Record
Sold$181,000
Nov 5, 1998•$157/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$9,855$141,700
Apr 10, 2024$9,855$141,700
Apr 10, 2023$9,263$137,800
Apr 10, 2022$8,779$137,800
Apr 10, 2021$8,578$137,800
Apr 10, 2020$8,195$137,800
Apr 10, 2019$7,935$137,800
Apr 10, 2018$7,935$137,800
Apr 10, 2017$7,701$137,800
Apr 10, 2016$7,525$137,800
Apr 10, 2015$7,330$137,800
Apr 10, 2014$7,176$137,800
Apr 10, 2012$6,837$137,800
Apr 10, 2011$6,501$137,800
Apr 10, 2010$6,264$136,500
Apr 10, 2009$6,021$136,500
Apr 10, 2008—$136,500
Apr 10, 2007—$136,500
Apr 10, 2006—$136,500
Apr 10, 2005—$136,500
Apr 10, 2004$4,609$136,500
Apr 10, 2003—$136,500
Apr 10, 2002—$136,500
Apr 10, 2001—$136,500
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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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