Sold580d on market
78 Spear St
Metuchen, NJ, 08840 • 08840 • Middlesex County
$695,000
$452/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,536Sqft
0.13 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
1-Car Garage
1 Car Width · 2 Cars Deep · Garage · Detached
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 580 days ago · 5 views · Top 4% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
5 views
People checking out this listing
580 days on market
Established listing
$452/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 4% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
This house is nestled on a quiet tree-lined street in a charming neighborhood close to Metuchen's downtown offering convenience and serenity. This well-maintained property features a cozy yet inviting atmosphere with a breezeway that adds a touch of character, connecting the home to the garage. The living room flows nicely into the kitchen that includes all newer stainless-steel appliances and a separate eating area. The 4th bedroom is currently being used as a den with sliding doors that open up to the large and shaded deck. There's more room to spread out in the fully finished basement and the fully fenced in yard offers privacy in your own little oasis. A stroll away from Oakland Park and Roosevelt Park, you will love this location.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully finished basement, cozy yet inviting atmosphere, and fully fenced in yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,356/month
Principal & Interest$3,430
Property Tax$695
Insurance$232
Down payment20% ($139,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $556,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,501 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1949
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Garage, Detached
Garage1 spaces
BasementFull, Finished, Den, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Lot5,501 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08840
ZoningR2
Annual tax$10,174
Parcel0900219000000059
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
2 Bedrooms
Living Room
Bath Main
Bath Full
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Parking
1 Car Width
2 Cars Deep
Garage
Detached
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Near Train
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market580
Est. value$751,300
Est. rent$3,904/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$452
On marketJul 17, 2024
PostedNov 10, 2025
Last sold$695,000
MLS updatedSep 13, 2024
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Metuchen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Metuchen, NJ, 08840
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 6, 2024Sold$695,000$452All Jersey MLS
Jul 28, 2024Contingent$647,500$422All Jersey MLS
Jul 17, 2024Listed For Sale$647,500$422All Jersey MLS
Sold$695,000
Sep 6, 2024•$452/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Contingent$647,500
Jul 28, 2024•$422/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$647,500
Jul 17, 2024•$422/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$11,107$159,700
Apr 10, 2024$11,107$159,700
Apr 10, 2023$10,735$159,700
Apr 10, 2022$10,174$159,700
Apr 10, 2021$9,941$159,700
Apr 10, 2020$9,810$159,700
Apr 10, 2019$9,486$159,700
Apr 10, 2018$9,486$159,700
Apr 10, 2017$9,215$159,700
Apr 10, 2016$9,010$159,700
Apr 10, 2015$8,785$159,700
Apr 10, 2014$8,606$159,700
Apr 10, 2013$8,376$159,700
Apr 10, 2012$8,213$159,700
Apr 10, 2011$7,899$159,700
Apr 10, 2010$7,621$159,700
Apr 10, 2009$7,337$159,700
Apr 10, 2008—$159,700
Apr 10, 2007—$159,700
Apr 10, 2006—$159,700
Apr 10, 2005—$159,700
Apr 10, 2004$5,685$159,700
Apr 10, 2003—$159,700
Apr 10, 2002—$159,700
Apr 10, 2001—$159,700
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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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