$579,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2025

161 Jefferson St Metuchen, NJ 08840

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,557 Sq Ft
5,301 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$372 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • Property is near public transit
  • Granite Countertops
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of July 2025

This nicely maintained home is in the desirable Menlo Park Terrace, a section in Woodbridge Township. The open living and dining area flows to the updated kitchen with granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, all newer appliances, sleek cabinets and laminate wood tiles flooring. Main level and the 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors. 2nd level, the 4th bedroom and a spare room that can be an additional bedroom or office, area is carpeted. Central AC is about 4 years old. The finished basement for more living space with updated half bathroom, storage, Kitchenette and access to spacious 1 car garage. There is fenced-in yard for privacy and outdoor entertainment. Home is near major roadways, hospitals, and shopping centers. Showing starts March 16th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pooja Bajaj

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 03/16/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,896

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 5,301 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 53.00
  • Fenced
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-6

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,557 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Kitchen in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Menlo Park Terrace Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,896

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1217
  • Lot Size: 100.00 x 53.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Menlo Park Terrace
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Master Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Finished, Bath Half, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Kitchen
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Full, 1 Bedroom, Storage, None
  • Living Area: 1557
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
  • Exterior Features: Fencing/Wall, Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard Hotwater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, See Remarks, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5301
  • Zoning: R-6

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9896
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Patel Minalbahen Pareshbhai and Patel Pareshbhai
Bought by
Fadia Dipalbhai and Fadia Reshma
Seller's Agent
Pooja Bajaj
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$579,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-3.5%
Views
282
Current Estimated Value
$595,527

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,527
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.90%
Original Mortgage
$521,550
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2019
Sold by
Apollon Elsie Rene
Bought by
Patel Minalbahen Pareshbhai and Patel Pareshbhai Vipinchandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,155
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2008
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $579,000 Fidelity National Title
Bargain Sale Deed $579,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $334,900 Golden Title Agency Llc
Quit Claim Deed $100 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $521,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $318,155 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $579,000 -3.5% $372 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 For Sale $600,000 -- $385 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $10,119 $84,000 $20,600 $63,400
2024 $9,613 $84,000 $20,600 $63,400
2023 $9,613 $81,600 $20,600 $61,000
2022 $9,374 $81,600 $20,600 $61,000
2021 $9,241 $81,600 $20,600 $61,000
2020 $9,012 $81,600 $20,600 $61,000
2019 $8,777 $81,400 $20,600 $60,800
2018 $8,602 $81,400 $20,600 $60,800
2017 $8,449 $81,400 $20,600 $60,800
2016 $8,389 $81,400 $20,600 $60,800
2015 $8,238 $81,400 $20,600 $60,800
2014 $8,058 $81,400 $20,600 $60,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pooja Bajaj

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Pooja Bajaj

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (202) 365-4867

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Pooja Bajaj
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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2509905R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 25-00352-09-00014

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

161 Jefferson St, Metuchen, NJ

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