NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Highland Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated Value: $896,000 - $1,037,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,794 Sq Ft
$523/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2023

Last sale price $750,000 $418 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,491/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of April 2023

Nestled on a corner is this classic colonial Metuchen home. Come up brick walkway and into the entrance foyer with coat closet. On your right is large living room with woodburning fireplace and hardwood flooring with a lot of light shining through. Cozy den to use anyway you want as an office, playroom or reading room with separate heat. Powder room. Spacious dining room with hardwood flooring. Kitchen has updated stainless steel applicances with separate eating area. Second floor features master bedroom with ample closet space including walkin closet, main bath and 2 other bedrooms. Full basement with laundry and utility room. There is a crawlspace in basement. Oil tank is above ground. Exit to lovely landscaped back yard featuring large deck for all outdoor entertaining. 2 car attached garage, long blacktop driveway. Showings begin on 3/17/23.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacquie Zuvich

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE Listed on: 03/17/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,653

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 8,398 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120.00 x 70.00
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,794 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Ride Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,653

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1928
  • Lot Size: 120.00 x 70.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Ride Park
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Den, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Living Area: 1794
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Oil
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8398
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14653
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2023
Closed on
Apr 26, 2023
Sold by
Gusick Ellen
Bought by
Zhao Chunqi and Lam Yoko
Seller's Agent
Jacquie Zuvich
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE
List Price
$729,500
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,500
2.81%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$937,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$187,517
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.29%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$293,153
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$617,104
Source: Public Records

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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
Zhao Chunqi $750,000 Heritage Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhao Chunqi $300,000
Previous Owner Gusick David L $315,500
Previous Owner Gusick Ellen M $313,363
Previous Owner Gusick Ellen M $52,047
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $750,000 +2.8% $418 / Sq Ft
03/17/2023 03/17/23 For Sale $729,500 -- $407 / 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
2024 $15,461 $230,000 $118,000 $112,000
2023 $7,437 $125,600 $60,500 $65,100
2022 $7,404 $125,000 $60,500 $64,500
2021 $10,675 $230,000 $118,000 $112,000
2020 $7,311 $230,000 $118,000 $112,000
2019 $13,375 $230,000 $118,000 $112,000
2018 $13,452 $230,000 $118,000 $112,000
2017 $13,281 $226,200 $117,500 $108,700
2016 $13,052 $226,200 $117,500 $108,700
2015 $12,762 $226,200 $117,500 $108,700
2014 $12,443 $226,200 $117,500 $108,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2309778R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 05-00063-0000-00035-01