NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 Amboy Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated Value: $816,571 - $926,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$413/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $455,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,742/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Edgar Middle School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of February 2020

Welcome to 179 Amboy Ave, a classic Metuchen colonial. On a large corner lot (81x150), this stately 2100 sq ft home has the benefits of a front and side entrance.The many charming features include a 3-season porch, cozy window seats, classic archways, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with pantry. Upgrades include Andersen windows, new furnace and above-ground oil tank (2019), gas hwh (2016), renovated full bath, lots of storage in oversized 2-car garage. This traditional home was built by a sea captain in 1892 and has been lovingly cared for by current owner since 1945. Prime location: .4 mi to train and Main St, top-rated schools. Enter Middlesex Greenway bike/pedestrian path at end of block. If you're looking for a home with the charm of yesteryear, please come by and take a look! Showings begin 10/12/19.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

CATHLEEN COLLINS

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 10/04/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

KEITH BOXER

FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,543

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Siding
  • Composite Building Materials
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2109-00198-0000-00040-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,543

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1892
  • County Name: Middlesex
  • Directions: Route 1 to Amboy Ave
  • I D: 4934296
  • First Name: CATHLEEN
  • First Name3: KEITH
  • Last Name: COLLINS
  • Last Name3: BOXER
  • Office Phone: 257350
  • Office Phone3: 732-486-3444
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout, Workshop
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Level 1 Rooms: Florida/3Season, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Den, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2100
  • Phone: 732-494-6800

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Composition Siding
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, On-Street Parking, Oversize Garage, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 81X150
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.28

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 10543
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2109-00198-0000-00040-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 5.940
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2019
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Amato Linda and Estate Of Irma L Kerrison
Bought by
Jacobs Melissa Emily and Leckenby Charles Gordon
Seller's Agent
CATHLEEN COLLINS
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
KEITH BOXER
FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-8.82%
Current Estimated Value
$867,143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$412,143
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.80%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Outstanding Balance
$288,378
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$578,765
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jacobs Melissa Emily $455,000 Allied Title Llc Suite
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jacobs Melissa Emily $364,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $455,000 -4.2% $217 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2019 11/20/19 Price Changed $475,000 -4.8% $226 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 For Sale $499,000 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State 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 $14,327 $206,000 $103,400 $102,600
2024 $13,444 $206,000 $103,400 $102,600
2023 $13,444 $200,000 $103,400 $96,600
2022 $12,742 $200,000 $103,400 $96,600
2021 $9,283 $200,000 $103,400 $96,600
2020 $10,904 $177,500 $103,400 $74,100
2019 $10,583 $177,500 $103,400 $74,100
2018 $10,544 $177,500 $103,400 $74,100
2017 $10,510 $177,500 $103,400 $74,100
2016 $10,242 $177,500 $103,400 $74,100
2015 $10,015 $177,500 $103,400 $74,100
2014 $9,764 $177,500 $103,400 $74,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    CATHLEEN COLLINS

    WEICHERT REALTORS

  • KEITH BOXER

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    KEITH BOXER

    FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC

    (732) 259-2381

    16 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    KEITH BOXER
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3592412

Garden State MLS

APN: 09-00198-0000-00040

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

179 Amboy Ave, Metuchen, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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