$1,449,900

44 Rector St Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated payment $10,070/month

Total Views 5,419
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,800 Sq Ft
$382 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

Charming 5-Bedroom Home in the Heart of Metuchen Welcome to your dream home on one of Metuchen's most picturesque, tree-lined streets. This beautifully modernized 5-bedroom residence seamlessly blends classic charm with modern comfort all just a 7-minute walk to award-winning Main Street and express train service to Manhattan. Set on a generous 2/3-acre lot, the backyard is a serene retreat featuring mature pine trees, a blooming wildflower garden, and frequent visits from songbirds. Two spacious screened-in porches provide peaceful outdoor living spaces, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Inside, you'll find sunlit, spacious rooms with timeless details ideal for both entertaining and everyday living.Located within the highly rated Metuchen school district, this home offers the rare combination of privacy, convenience, and community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to live in one of New Jersey's most desirable small towns.

Listing Agent

Nancy Steingart

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 06/06/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,481

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 216.00 x 130.00
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • <<bathWithWhirlpoolToken>>
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Workshop
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Downtown Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,481

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6446
  • Lot Size: 216.00 x 130.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: downtown
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Jacuzzi-Type, Stall Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Sound System, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Library/Office, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, Florida Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, Other Room(s), 2 Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 3800
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28079
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 24481
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $23,661 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2023 $23,661 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2022 $22,426 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2021 $16,337 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2020 $21,623 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2019 $20,986 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2018 $20,909 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2017 $20,842 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2016 $20,310 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2015 $19,860 $352,000 $170,400 $181,600
2014 $19,331 $351,400 $170,400 $181,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $1,449,900 -3.3% $382 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $394 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2514523R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00124-0000-00057