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Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial in desirable Merritt Estates! Offering warmth, space & room to grow, this special home features a spacious primary suite w/ ensuite bath & walk-in closet, plus a finished basement with an additional approx 1000 sq ft of living space great for entertaining and extra storage. Enjoy peace of mind w/ a newer roof (approx. 5 years) & HVAC (approx. 7 years). Outside is perfect for relaxing/entertaining with a large deck that overlooks the fully fenced backyard, where gorgeous perennial gardens & established vegetable gardens create a colorful, peaceful retreat. Complete with a 2-car garage, this lovingly cared-for home is ready for its next chapter! Located close to all NYC trans, great restaraunts, The Old Bridge Golf, tons of shopping, etc
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial in desirable Merritt Estates! Offering warmth, space & room to grow, this special home features a spacious primary suite w/ ensuite bath & walk-in closet, plus a finished basement with an additional approx 1000 sq ft of living space great for entertaining and extra storage. Enjoy peace of mind w/ a newer roof (approx. 5 years) & HVAC (approx. 7 years). Outside is perfect for relaxing/entertaining with a large deck that overlooks the fully fenced backyard, where gorgeous perennial gardens & established vegetable gardens create a colorful, peaceful retreat. Complete with a 2-car garage, this lovingly cared-for home is ready for its next chapter! Located close to all NYC trans, great restaraunts, The Old Bridge Golf Club, tons of shopping, etc
CJMLS #2705516R
Oct 15, 2026
Price Changed
$800,000
$368/sq ft
Oct 2, 2026
Listed
$820,000
$377/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 18, 1995
Sold
$214,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 1989
Sold
$299,990
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$130,990
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,639 (+10.1%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2024
$12,393 (+4.1%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2023
$11,905 (+3.2%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2022
$11,537 (+1.7%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2021
$11,347 (+1.2%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2020
$11,209 (+1.6%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2019
$11,037 (+1.2%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2018
$10,903 (+3.2%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2017
$10,569 (+2.1%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2016
$10,353 (+2.8%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2014
$10,072 (+2.2%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2013
$9,857 (+2.6%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2011
$9,605 (+3.0%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2010
$9,323 (+2.0%)
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
2009
$9,137
$66,100 + $149,500
$215,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
107 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,176
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,176
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1511251 1100019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
R-40
Low Density Residential Zone
The purpose of this zone is to designate specific areas for suburban development at a low density 1.0 dwelling unit per gross acre on larger lots in areas serviced by existing or planned public sewer and water.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Ground transport
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Matawan, NJ • 07747
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Feb
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Apr
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Aug
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Matawan. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 23 Merritt Ter
$796,505
$3,495 under list price of $800K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $603K to $1,000K.