$1,350,000
UNDER CONTRACT

125 Hillside Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated payment $9,090/month

Total Views 3,054
4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

Stunning Pre-Victorian Farmhouse in the Heart of Metuchen's Historic District. Step into a timeless blend of classic elegance and modern comfort in this beautifully preserved Pre-Victorian-style farmhouse, nestled in Metuchen's beloved Historic section. From the moment you arrive, the mahogany wraparound rocking chair porch sets the tone...inviting, graceful, and rich in character. Inside, you'll find original tin ceilings, wide plank floors, a formal dining room, and a beautiful front parlor, all the hallmark details of a bygone era. The expanded layout features a thoughtfully designed gourmet eat-in kitchen and a sun-filled family room addition perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A large private home office on the first floor offers the ideal work-from-home set-up or quiet retreat. Upstairs offers four generous bedrooms and a fully finished third-floor bonus space ideal for a playroom, studio, or guest retreat. The primary suite is a true haven with abundant closet space, a luxurious ensuite bath with double sinks, and tiled shower. Modern upgrades include second-floor laundry, upgraded electric, 2-zone heating and central air, and energy-efficient exterior siding. French doors lead to a beautiful private backyardan entertainer's dream. This one-of-a-kind property blends the charm of the past with the function and style of today all just three short blocks from the center of Metuchen's vibrant downtown and NYC trains.

Listing Agent

Maggy Cook

BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH Listed on: 07/18/2025

BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1855

Lot Details

  • 9,749 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150.00 x 65.00
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Storage
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Workshop
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • Side by Side Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Historic District Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,973

Year Built

Built in 1855

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2238
  • Lot Size: 150.00 x 65.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Historic District
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1855
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Two Sinks, Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Storage Space, Workshop
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Watersoftener Owned, Entrance Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Library/Office, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Bath Main, Storage
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot, Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Patio, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned, Baseboard Hotwater, Radiators-Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9749
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20973
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $21,700 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2024 $20,973 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2023 $20,973 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2022 $19,878 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2021 $14,481 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2020 $19,166 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2019 $18,601 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2018 $18,533 $312,000 $123,000 $189,000
2017 $18,355 $310,000 $122,900 $187,100
2016 $17,887 $310,000 $122,900 $187,100
2015 $17,490 $310,000 $122,900 $187,100
2014 $17,053 $310,000 $122,900 $187,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $1,350,000 -- --
Source: All Jersey MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $410,000 New Conventional
Closed $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2600952R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00124-0000-00043