$560,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2020

53 Main St Metuchen, NJ 08840

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,696 Sq Ft
9,932 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$330 Per Sq Ft

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Attic
  • Edgar Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of August 2020

Updated Colonial in thriving Metuchen. Home has been fully renovated from top to bottom. Old world charm meets modern updates with hardwood and new tile floors, designer finishes, and on trend nuetral hues. New windows, open spacious rooms with 9ft ceilings. Gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, size burner professional stove and double oven,SS energy-efficient appliances and an the must have kitchen island. Entertaining spaces include a formal dining room and a three season front porch. Master bedroom en-suite boasts a double sink, large stall shower, and spa like soaking tub. Laundry room conveniently located on second floor. Walk-up attic is waiting for your personal touch. Large yard with fresh seed, new driveway and two car garage. Near downtown,pool, schools, shopping & transportation. Interactive Virtual Tour online!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Moses

REDFIN CORPORATION Listed on: 03/19/2020

REDFIN CORPORATION

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,066

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 9,932 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77 x 129
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,696 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Metuchen Borough Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,066

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.228
  • Lot Size: 77 x 129
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Metuchen Borough
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1915
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Two Sinks, Full Bath
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 110
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 154
  • Room Living Room Area: 180
  • Room Kitchen Area: 224
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 12
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 132
  • Room Dining Room Area: 196
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Lavatory (No Sink)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room(s), 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Other, Attic, Florida Room
  • Living Area: 1696
  • Stories: 4
  • Window Features: Screen/Storm Window

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Detached, Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Heating: Radiators-Hot Water, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9932
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8066
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2020
Closed on
Aug 25, 2020
Sold by
Vanlaerhoven Dionijsius Van and Laerhoven Eva Christina
Bought by
Petersen Karsten and Nielsen Jane
Seller's Agent
Karen Moses
REDFIN CORPORATION
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Current Estimated Value
$698,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$138,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $560,000 Simplicity Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $504,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Sold $560,000 0.0% $330 / Sq Ft
07/28/2020 07/28/20 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2020 03/19/20 For Sale $560,000 +57.7% $330 / Sq Ft
03/06/2019 03/06/19 Sold $355,000 -6.3% --
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Price Changed $379,000 -2.6% --
09/18/2018 09/18/18 For Sale $389,000 -- --
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 $16,805 $250,000 $92,000 $158,000
2023 $16,805 $250,000 $92,000 $158,000
2022 $15,928 $250,000 $92,000 $158,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2014280

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00160-01-00047