NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Ethel St Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated Value: $491,000 - $658,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,275 Sq Ft
$445/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2021

Last sale price $425,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,847/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2021

Move right in to this well maintained and nicely updated home. Flexible floor plan with hardwood floors and recessed lights throughout most of the home. Spacious, light filled living room leads to dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and plenty of cabinet storage. Family room addition with built-ins include a wine refrigerator. Slider to deck overlooking fenced yard. Three generous sized bedrooms. Full, finished basement with additional living space, full bath with spa-like jetted shower and laundry/utility room. Direct access to garage. Walk-up attic could be finished for more living space, additional bedroom, etc. Commuter's dream as home is close proximity to major highways and train station.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Smith

Weichert Realtors-Middletown License #0893954 Listed on: 09/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Bennett

Keller Williams Princeton R.E. License #1432107

Keller Williams Princeton R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,570

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Walkup Attic
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Woodbridge Middle School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 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 25-00351-04-00018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,570

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Fenced Area, Oversized
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Screens, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch, Ranch, Cape, Expanded Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood, Other
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic, Attic - Walk Up, Built-Ins, Den, Laundry Tub, Sliding Door, Breakfast Bar, Recessed Lighting
  • Year Built: 1949
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Sliding Door4: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.12
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 53 x 100
  • Location Middle School: Woodbridge
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • Parking Asphalt: Yes
  • Interior Attic: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Den: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Ceramic4: Yes
  • Exterior Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Style Cape: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • SidingBrick: Yes
  • Style Ranch: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Ceramic3: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Cntr: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceramic Tile3: Yes
  • Basement Heated: Yes
  • Parking Oversized2: Yes
  • Interior Laundry Tub: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Ceramic: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Walk Up: Yes
  • Style Expanded Ranch: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Ceramic5: Yes
  • Laundry Level Basement20: Yes
  • Style Raised Ranch: Yes
  • Den Level Basement33: Yes
  • Heating 2 Zoned Heat: Yes
  • Energy Features:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full, Heated, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Den2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Floor - Ceramic7: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Tub: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:First43: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Storm Door(s), Porch - Covered, Lighting
  • Features Exterior:Porch Covered: Yes
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Paved, Asphalt, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Direct Access
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • ParkingOffStreet: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes
  • Parking:Paved: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Baseboard, 2 Zoned Heat
  • 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 #: 25-00351-04-00018
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8570.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2021
Closed on
Nov 15, 2021
Sold by
Burkle James P and Burkle Rowena
Bought by
Sacchetti Joseph
Seller's Agent
Michael Smith
Weichert Realtors-Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Denise Bennett
Keller Williams Princeton R.E.
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
6.28%
Current Estimated Value
$567,912

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,912
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2011
Sold by
Hersh Sanford H and Hersh Phyllis
Bought by
Kot Mark

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2010
Sold by
Hersh Sanford H
Bought by
Hersh Sanford H and Hersh Phyllis
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sacchetti Joseph $425,000 New Title Company Name
Kot Mark $135,000 Old Republic National Title
Hersh Sanford H -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sacchetti Joseph $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2021 11/15/21 Sold $425,000 +6.3% $333 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 For Sale $399,900 +33.3% $314 / Sq Ft
05/28/2013 05/28/13 Sold $300,000 -- $235 / 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
2025 $10,034 $83,300 $20,600 $62,700
2024 $9,814 $83,300 $20,600 $62,700
2023 $9,814 $83,300 $20,600 $62,700
2022 $8,915 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2021 $8,843 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2020 $8,570 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2019 $8,367 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2018 $8,200 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2017 $8,055 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2016 $7,997 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2015 $7,854 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
2014 $7,682 $77,600 $20,600 $57,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Smith

    Weichert Realtors-Middletown

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Denise Bennett

    Keller Williams Princeton R.E.

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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Stanley Kot

    BHHS Fox & Roach

  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Gina Riccie-Pica

    NJ Realty Services, LLC

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22131427

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 25-00351-04-00018

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

157 Ethel St, Metuchen, NJ

This home is located at 157 Ethel St, Metuchen, NJ 08840 since 23 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $567,912, approximately $445 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 157 Ethel St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Menlo Park Terrace School, Fords Middle School, and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.

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