$550,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2024

519 W Chestnut Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,224 Sq Ft
9,300 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$449 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Private Yard
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Center Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

This Classic Cape Cod on a Deep Metuchen Lot has Endless Potential for those looking for a Starter Home to Make Their Own or as an Exciting Fixer Upper Project. Close to Northeast Corridor Train Station in Downtown Metuchen. Roof 8 Years Old. Detached Garage. Transfer Switch Installed for Connecting Portable Generator During Power Outages.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maggy Cook

BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH Listed on: 06/07/2024

BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,385

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 186.00 x 50.00
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Radio Section Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,385

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2135
  • Lot Size: 186.00 x 50.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Radio Section
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, 1 Bedroom, Other Room(s), None
  • Living Area: 1224
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Sidewalk, Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • 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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9300
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10385
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2024
Closed on
Jul 25, 2024
Sold by
Soltys Michael and Soltys Judy
Bought by
Fox & Foxx Development Llc
Seller's Agent
Maggy Cook
BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.76%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.53%
Original Mortgage
$790,000
Outstanding Balance
$781,803
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$212,803
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 $553,100 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $790,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $1,375,000 0.0% $422 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 For Sale $1,375,000 +150.0% $422 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $550,000 +4.8% $449 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 For Sale $525,000 -- $429 / 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 $10,957 $163,000 $93,000 $70,000
2023 $10,957 $163,000 $93,000 $70,000
2022 $10,385 $163,000 $93,000 $70,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2412977R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00052-0000-00011-01