$875,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

161 E Chestnut Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

13% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Yard
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Discover the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern convenience in this classic Metuchen beauty, nestled on a highly desirable street just moments from vibrant downtown, shopping, and the train. Set on an extra-large fenced-in property, this home offers timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a stunning new primary suite with a California-style extra large closet, built-in bookcases, a cozy cedar-lined window seat, and a spa-like ensuite bath with double sinks and a soaking tub. Anderson windows throughout. Enjoy everyday comfort in the inviting den, a formal dining room, living room with gas fireplace, and an updated kitchen. The charming 3-season porch is perfect for relaxing, while the spacious yard boasts a paver patio, detached garage, and storage shedplenty of room for entertaining and outdoor fun.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maggy Cook

BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH Listed on: 02/02/2025

BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,503

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 175.00 x 40.00
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Metuchen Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,503

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1607
  • Lot Size: 175.00 x 40.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Metuchen
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Galley Type
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Watersoftener Owned, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Other Room(s), Den, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Detached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • 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: 7000
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12503
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2003
Sold by
Carbone Anthony
Bought by
Degeorge James and Degeorge Dorothy
Current Estimated Value
$542,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1995
Sold by
Blackwell Robert
Bought by
Carbone Anthony and Cardella Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
8.2%
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 $398,000 --
Deed $211,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $358,675 New Conventional
Closed $372,500 New Conventional
Closed $32,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $388,000 New Conventional
Closed $336,300 New Conventional
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $318,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $875,000 +12.9% --
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $775,000 -- --
Source: All Jersey MLS

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
2021 $11,579 $186,000 $106,000 $80,000
2020 $11,426 $186,000 $106,000 $80,000
2019 $10,773 $186,000 $106,000 $80,000
2018 $11,082 $186,000 $106,000 $80,000
2017 $10,855 $186,000 $106,000 $80,000
2016 $10,559 $183,000 $106,000 $77,000
2015 $10,240 $181,500 $105,200 $76,300
2014 $9,984 $181,500 $105,200 $76,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2508723R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00093-1-00005