$507,000 - $1,349,000
RENTED JUN 30, 2025

168 Central Ave Unit 2 Metuchen, NJ 08840

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$657 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • High Ceiling
  • Private Yard
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Den

About This Home

As of June 2025

Stunning second floor unit in a 2 family home...less than 8 years old! Approximately 1600 sq ft. Beautiful Kitchen with center island, granite countertops, SS appliances, subway & mosaic tile backsplash & pendant lights. Open floor concept with high ceilings. Laminate flooring throughout. Full size front loading washer & dryer in unit. 2 Parking spaces & a nice big yard. Right in the Hub of Metuchen. Private entrance with extra storage under stairs. Just a few short blocks to train station, bus stop, Whole Foods, shopping, restaurants with a great downtown area with many annual events. Close to major highways. Showings start 6/14/25.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cathy Chaudemanche

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Listed on: 06/14/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,183

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 194.00 x 0.00
  • Private Yard

Home Design

  • Half Duplex

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, sewer, gas, water
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance fee
  • John R Martin Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,183

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Sewer, Gas, Water

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2316
  • Lot Size: 194.00 x 0.00
  • Subdivision Name: John R Martin
  • Architectural Style: 1/2 Duplex, Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One, Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: 1/2 Duplex
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Island
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 133
  • Room Living Room Area: 57.666666
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 14
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 168
  • Room Family Room Area: 213.5
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Stove/Oven, Microwave Oven, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Bath Full, Bath Main, Den, Dining Room, None
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Enclosed Porch(es), Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site, Paved, Assigned

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Available
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • HOA Rent Includes: Maintenance Fee
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10088

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Apex Entrprises Of Nj Llc
Bought by
Lu Cecilia
Current Estimated Value
$1,050,650

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Montagna Warren J and Montagna Patricia
Bought by
Apex Enterprises Of New Jersy Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lu Cecilia $715,000 Greater Nj Title Agency
Apex Enterprises Of New Jersy Llc $179,250 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lu Cecilia $450,000
Closed Lu Cecilia $572,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
06/14/2025 06/14/25 For Rent $3,400 +6.3% --
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
01/22/2024 01/22/24 Price Changed $3,200 -3.0% $2 / Sq Ft
01/11/2024 01/11/24 For Rent $3,300 -- --
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
2024 $22,183 $330,000 $100,000 $230,000
2023 $22,183 $330,000 $100,000 $230,000
2022 $21,024 $330,000 $100,000 $230,000
2021 $20,543 $330,000 $100,000 $230,000
2020 $20,272 $330,000 $100,000 $230,000
2019 $19,675 $330,000 $100,000 $230,000
2018 $5,940 $100,000 $100,000 $0
2017 $7,224 $122,000 $82,000 $40,000
2016 $6,970 $120,800 $81,100 $39,700
2015 $6,816 $120,800 $81,100 $39,700
2014 $6,645 $120,800 $81,100 $39,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2515227R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00054-0000-00032