$378,000
SOLD JAN 4, 2023

149 Ethel St Metuchen, NJ 08840

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,085 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$348 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Air Conditioning

About This Home

As of January 2023

Great opportunity to live in this wonderful neighborhood.This 5 bedroom / 2.5 bath home has enough room for everyone.3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level.2 more bedrooms and a half bath on the upper level.Full basement partially finished with Rec room,full bath and laundry area.1 car garage with direct entry to home.Private fenced in backyard.The location of this home is a commuters dream with easy access to all major highways and multiple train stations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Troy Skodmin

RE/MAX Realty 9 License #0449673 Listed on: 11/09/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

NON MEMBER

VRI Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53 x 100
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,085 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Woodbridge Middle School

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-00351-04-00020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,205

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Fenced Area
  • Inclusions: AC Units, Washer, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Reso Flooring: Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
  • Year Built: 1949
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.12
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 53 x 100
  • Location Middle School: Woodbridge
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Vinyl3: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - LinoleumVinyl4: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Porch - Open: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - WW Carpet7: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - WW Carpet6: Yes
  • Number Appliances Included A C Units: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Window Treatments: Yes
  • Cooling Multi Units: Yes
  • Style 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 11
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - WW Carpet3: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:First43: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Porch - Open
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Paved, Driveway, Direct Access
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:Paved: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Woodbridge

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 53 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • Parcel #: 25-00351-04-00020
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8205.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2022
Closed on
Dec 22, 2022
Sold by
Dimuro Raffaela
Bought by
Kaushal Navin
Seller's Agent
Troy Skodmin
RE/MAX Realty 9
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER
VRI Homes
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$378,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.05%
Views
148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.95%
Original Mortgage
$366,600
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $378,000 Founders Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $366,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $499,000 -9.1% $337 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Price Changed $549,000 -6.8% $371 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $589,000 +55.8% $398 / Sq Ft
01/04/2023 01/04/23 Sold $378,000 -3.1% $348 / Sq Ft
11/28/2022 11/28/22 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2022 11/09/22 For Sale $389,900 -- $359 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $8,492 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2023 $8,492 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2022 $8,274 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2021 $7,661 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2020 $7,945 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2019 $7,750 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2018 $7,591 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2017 $7,452 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2016 $7,647 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2015 $7,260 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
2014 $7,095 $74,200 $20,600 $53,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22234795

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 25-00351-04-00020