$759,000
PENDING

78 Rose St Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated payment $5,257/month

Total Views 2,226
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
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-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • Edgar Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Thomas Park

About This Home

Welcome to 78 Rose Street, a beautifully maintained home set on a quiet street in the heart of Metuchen. Just moments from vibrant downtown, shops, restaurants, parks, and the train station, this location offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and commuter convenience. Step inside to find bright, inviting living spaces. The main level features a spacious living room, formal dining area, and a kitchen with ample cabinetry, plus a newer dishwasher and refrigerator. A newly gutted and refurbished den enhanced by newer cathedral ceilings that create an open, airy feel adds valuable flexible space ideal for a home office, media room, or guest area. Generous bedrooms provide comfort and versatility, while additional highlights include hardwood floors and a full basement offering excellent storage or future finishing potential. Outside, enjoy a private backyard, newer concrete sidewalks, an updated exterior staircase, and new handrails that add both curb appeal and functionality. With thoughtful updates throughout and a prime location close to everything Metuchen has to offer, 78 Rose Street is a wonderful place to call home. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Agent

Deborah Kerr

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Brokerage Phone: 732-549-1998 Listed on: 05/06/2026

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,784

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2109-00143-0001-00001-0011-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,784

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Middlesex
  • Directions: Amboy Ave to Essex Ave to Rose St
  • I D: 5429294
  • Attribution Contact: 732-549-1998
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, CedarSid, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle, Flat

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ductless Split AC, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 72X119
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Irregular Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.20

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 13784
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2109-00143-0001-00001-0011-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 7.255
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $13,215 $190,000 $110,000 $80,000
2024 $12,772 $190,000 $110,000 $80,000
2023 $12,772 $190,000 $110,000 $80,000
2022 $11,828 $190,000 $110,000 $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/18/2026 05/18/26 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2026 05/09/26 For Sale $759,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed Of Distribution $370,000 Title Village Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4025712

Garden State MLS

APN: 09-00143-1-00001-11

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ

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