NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Grove Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated Value: $1,122,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Last Sold July 07, 2017

Last sale price $740,000

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,997/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Porch
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Woodwild Park

About This Home

As of July 2017

This is a one of a kind magnificent landmark home. This 1839 Victorian Manor has been updated to combine modern amenities with old world charm. Large formal Dining Room perfect for entertaining! Must see Huge Master En-suite like no other!This Historic Home has best of both worlds with timeless elegance, style and charm. There really is no place like Metuchen, with our Downtown Main Street, shop and dine in our fine restaurants. Annual Parades, Country Fairs and special events add to our charm. Moments from Metuchen Train Station 40 min. to NYC. 25 min. to Princeton. Why not enjoy one of our finest homes and make it your own. This classic home has been featured in NY Times and Metuchen's own historic book. Must see! You won't be disappointed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LORRAINE COLAVITO

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Listed on: 05/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Hyde

WEICHERT REALTORS

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,598

Year Built

  • Built in 1839

Lot Details

  • 0.37

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Shingle

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 0.37 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2109-00126-0002-00017-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,598

Year Built

Built in 1839

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Victorian
  • Primary Style: Victorian
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1839
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Middlesex
  • Street Number Display: 280
  • Directions: Middlesex Avenue
  • I D: 4710285
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: LORRAINE
  • First Name3: SANDRA
  • Last Name: COLAVITO
  • Last Name3: HYDE
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Number Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Separate Dining Area, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Phone: 732-549-1998

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Composition Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Storm Door(s), Curbs, Storm Window(s)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 119X137
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 172000
  • Assessed Land Value: 133000
  • Assessment: 305000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 17
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.37

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 17598
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2109-00126-0002-00017-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 5.770
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Sold $740,000 -12.9% --
06/03/2017 06/03/17 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2017 05/03/17 For Sale $850,000 +26.9% --
07/10/2013 07/10/13 Sold $670,000 0.0% --
04/23/2013 04/23/13 Off Market $670,000 -- --
03/29/2013 03/29/13 For Sale $729,000 +8.8% --
03/18/2013 03/18/13 Off Market $670,000 -- --
10/23/2012 10/23/12 For Sale $729,000 -- --
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
2024 $22,593 $336,100 $133,000 $203,100
2023 $22,593 $336,100 $133,000 $203,100
2022 $21,413 $336,100 $133,000 $203,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    LORRAINE COLAVITO

    KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sandra Hyde

    WEICHERT REALTORS

    (908) 447-2133

    15 Total Sales

    Sandra Hyde
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    ANTONIO LOPEZ

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3384523

Garden State MLS

APN: 09-00126-02-00017

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

280 Grove Ave, Metuchen, NJ

This home is located at 280 Grove Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840 since 03 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,122,000. This property was built in 1839. 280 Grove Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Campbell Elementary School, Edgar Middle School, and Metuchen High School.

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