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Off market nov 2024 for $660K

$742,122

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,857/mo

•

1,072

sq ft

118 Rutgers St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

About this home

Welcome home to this lovingly cared for 3 bedroom home in the heart of Metuchen. This home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, plenty of living space, large dining area, fully finished basement, fully fenced private backyard, detached garage, spacious deck, and so much more. Recent updates include new front and side steps, new porch, entire exterior repainted, new appliances in kitchen, whole home water softener / filter, finished basement, and a newer Water Heater. All of this just minutes from mass transportation, major highways, top rated schools, retail centers, and places of worship.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

4,199 sq ftLot Size

$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by DALE GOBERDHAN • WEICHERT CO REALTORS

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CJMLS #2502867R

Redfin Estimate

$742,122

$82K since sold in November 2024$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($638K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$750,000
A
3 beds2 baths990 sq ft
212 University Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$647,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,060 sq ft
226 University Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$682,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
121 Columbia Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$550,000
D
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
285 Durham Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$647,551
E
2 beds2 baths1,280 sq ft
551 Main St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$550,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
220 W Chestnut Ave W, Metuchen, NJ 08840

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$2,141/mo

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Market trends in 08840, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$780K

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

2 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 118 Rutgers St

Date

Event

Price

CJMLS #2502867R

Nov 1, 2024

Sold

$660,000

$616/sq ft

Sep 23, 2024

Contingent

—

Sep 12, 2024

Listed

$649,900

$606/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 4, 2017

Sold

$365,000

$340/sq ft

GSMLS #3328485

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

$365,000

$340/sq ft

Sep 1, 2016

Delisted

—

Aug 10, 2016

Listed

$374,900

$350/sq ft

CJMLS #1702248

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

$365,000

$340/sq ft

Sep 1, 2016

Delisted

—

Aug 26, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 8, 2016

Listed

$374,900

$350/sq ft

+20

CJMLS #1

May 21, 2016

Price Changed

$379,900

$354/sq ft

CJMLS #1312321

Jun 24, 2013

Sold

$356,000

$332/sq ft

CJMLS #514345

Oct 17, 2005

Sold

$375,000

$350/sq ft

Apr 18, 2005

Listed

$384,900

$359/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 3, 2004

Sold

$225,000

$210/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,138 (+9.1%)

$70,000 + $97,300

$167,300

2024

$11,128 (+3.5%)

$70,000 + $97,300

$167,300

2023

$10,755 (+5.5%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2022

$10,194 (+2.3%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2021

$9,960 (+1.3%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2020

$9,829 (+3.0%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2019

$9,539 (+0.4%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2018

$9,504 (+23.5%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2017

$7,697 (+2.6%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2016

$7,501 (−13.7%)

$70,000 + $60,000

$130,000

2014

$8,691 (+30.5%)

$66,000 + $92,000

$158,000

2013

$6,661 (+4.8%)

$66,000 + $92,000

$158,000

2011

$6,357 (+4.0%)

$66,000 + $57,600

$123,600

2010

$6,113 (+3.6%)

$66,000 + $57,600

$123,600

2009

$5,898

$66,000 + $57,600

$123,600

Tax history for 118 Rutgers St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,138 (+9.1%)

$70,000 + $97,300

$167,300

2024

$11,128 (+3.5%)

$70,000 + $97,300

$167,300

2023

$10,755 (+5.5%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2022

$10,194 (+2.3%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2021

$9,960 (+1.3%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2020

$9,829 (+3.0%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2019

$9,539 (+0.4%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2018

$9,504 (+23.5%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2017

$7,697 (+2.6%)

$70,000 + $90,000

$160,000

2016

$7,501 (−13.7%)

$70,000 + $60,000

$130,000

2014

$8,691 (+30.5%)

$66,000 + $92,000

$158,000

2013

$6,661 (+4.8%)

$66,000 + $92,000

$158,000

2011

$6,357 (+4.0%)

$66,000 + $57,600

$123,600

2010

$6,113 (+3.6%)

$66,000 + $57,600

$123,600

2009

$5,898

$66,000 + $57,600

$123,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

42 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

4,199 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,072

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

0900051 0300010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: 1 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, See Remarks, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1

Dining Room Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Separate Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Stories Total: 2
Interior Features: Watersoftener Owned, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Den, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Roof: Asphalt

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.0964
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
Lot Size Area: 0.0964
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Level

Land Information
Water Source: Public

Property Information
Has Property Attached: No
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater
Restrictions YN: false

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,072
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $10,194

Utilities

Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Underground Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Radiators-Hot Water

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,072
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,199 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0900051 0300010

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: See Remarks
Transaction Type: Sale

Around this home

Schools

Campbell Elementary School

Public 1-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Edgar Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Metuchen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Metuchen, NJ • 08840

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$706,000 – $854,000

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Home values near 118 Rutgers St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
114 Rutgers St, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1166 Sq. Ft.	$647,083
104 Rutgers St, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$784,195

Address	Redfin Estimate
115 Rutgers St, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$667,265
100 Rutgers St, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$647,395

Address	Redfin Estimate
107 Rutgers St, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$750,241
305 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$945,326

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