$427,500
SOLD MAR 8, 2022

296 High St Metuchen, NJ 08840

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$396 Per Sq Ft

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Edgar Middle School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2022

This adorable and immaculate cape with 2020 updates is move-in ready inside and out! The charming picket fence, brand new siding. and new roof are just the beginning. Dark wood floors gleam throughout the bright living room and all bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen with light tile floor sparkles with stainless appliances and plenty of cabinets and prep space for every day or entertaining. The convenient side door provides easy access from the kitchen or living room to the large privately fenced yard and patio. Two bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the main floor. Upstairs is a 3rd large bedroom with a sitting area. A waterproofed basement offers space for exercise, tool area, laundry and plenty of storage and the HVAC and furnace were recently updated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Martinetti

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Listed on: 11/20/2021

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,829

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150.00 x 50.00
  • Property is zoned R-4

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Available at Street
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Ellis Park Sec 1 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,829

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size: 150.00 x 50.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Ellis Park Sec 1
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 1 Bedroom
  • Living Area: 1080

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas In Street
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7501
  • Zoning: R-4

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9829
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2021
Closed on
Feb 24, 2022
Sold by
Castrillon Alejandro and Castrillon-Pujals Emily
Bought by
Charara Rayan
Seller's Agent
Michael Martinetti
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
List Price
$427,500
Sold Price
$427,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.93%
Original Mortgage
$419,756
Outstanding Balance
$393,588
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$158,412
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $427,500 Title Guarantee
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $70,554 New Conventional
Open $419,756 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $575,000 -1.7% --
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $585,000 +36.8% --
03/08/2022 03/08/22 Sold $427,500 0.0% $396 / Sq Ft
02/06/2022 02/06/22 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2021 11/20/21 For Sale $427,500 +26.9% $396 / Sq Ft
04/01/2019 04/01/19 Sold $337,000 -2.3% --
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2019 02/08/19 For Sale $344,900 -- --
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 $10,755 $160,000 $71,000 $89,000
2023 $10,755 $160,000 $71,000 $89,000
2022 $10,194 $160,000 $71,000 $89,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2206765R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00130-01-00042