NOT LISTED FOR SALE

43 Michael Dr Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated Value: $583,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,550 Sq Ft
$376/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2024

Last sale price $550,000 $355 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,577/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Hampton Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

This solidly built and lovingly maintained Cape Cod home is in a much desired and utterly charming neighborhood proximate to Middlesex Greenway, Whole Foods, Town shopping and Train. The Kitchen is updated with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and new cabinets. The primary bedroom and updated bath are on the first floor. The second floor provides three comfortable bedrooms as well as a home office/study nook. There's a nicely finished basement which offers more living space and plenty of storage. The backyard is very large and private. SHOWINGS START Friday, 6/16 at 4:00.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Don Weingart

FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC Listed on: 06/16/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,467

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,813 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 131.00 x 52.00
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit and shops

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Greenway/Whole Foods Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,467

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

6,813 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1564
  • Lot Size: 131.00 x 52.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: GREENWAY/WHOLE FOODS
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Below Grade, Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Den, None
  • Living Area: 1550
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard, Insulated Pane Windows
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiators-Hot Water, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6813
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11467
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Emslie Charles and Emslie Jaclyn R
Bought by
Becker Kevin and Shaheen Becker Cristina
Current Estimated Value
$583,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Outstanding Balance
$295,546
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2005
Sold by
Lipnick Betty
Bought by
Emslie Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,600
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1999
Sold by
Stevens Drew
Bought by
Wider Betty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,000
Interest Rate
7.78%
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
Becker Kevin $420,000 Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co
Emslie Charles $317,000 --
Wider Betty $142,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Becker Kevin $336,000
Previous Owner Emslie Charles $253,600
Previous Owner Wider Betty $113,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/20/2024 03/20/24 Sold $550,000 +5.8% $355 / Sq Ft
06/16/2023 06/16/23 For Sale $520,000 -- $335 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

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
2021 $11,205 $180,000 $91,000 $89,000
2020 $12,286 $200,000 $91,000 $109,000
2019 $8,816 $151,000 $91,000 $60,000
2018 $8,994 $151,000 $91,000 $60,000
2017 $8,880 $151,000 $91,000 $60,000
2016 $8,713 $151,000 $91,000 $60,000
2015 $8,463 $150,000 $90,500 $59,500
2014 $8,252 $150,000 $90,500 $59,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2313663R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00078-1-00008

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