Google street view image for 156 Plainfield Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Off market jan 1984 for $55K

$602,429

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $397/mo

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156 Plainfield Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840

About this home

156 Plainfield Rd is a 1,674 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot. - it last sold on January 01, 1984 for $55,000. Based on Redfin's Metuchen data, we estimate the home's value is $602,429.

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$602,429

$547K since sold in January 1984$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 32.9% lower than the average sale price ($897K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$819,000
A
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
23 Mayfield Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$935,000
B
5 beds3 baths1,526 sq ft
228 Norris Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$550,000
C
4 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
220 W Chestnut Ave W, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$880,000
D
6 beds— baths2,000 sq ft
111 Center St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,600,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,926 sq ft
11 Cape Ct, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$600,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
29 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

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Market trends in 08840, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

104.7%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$786K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 4 HRS AGO
$415,000
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
28 Kate Ln, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$649,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,956 sq ft
37 Irongate Dr, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3D WALKTHROUGH
$775,000
3 beds2 baths1,618 sq ft
18 Westinghouse St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Sale history for 156 Plainfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,939 (+4.3%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2024

$9,528 (+3.5%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2023

$9,209 (+5.5%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2022

$8,728 (+2.3%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2021

$8,528 (+1.3%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2020

$8,416 (+3.0%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2019

$8,168 (+0.4%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2018

$8,138 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2017

$7,934 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2016

$7,731 (+5.4%)

$89,000 + $45,000

$134,000

2014

$7,338 (+2.1%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2013

$7,189 (+4.8%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2011

$6,861 (+4.0%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2010

$6,598 (+3.6%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2009

$6,366

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

Tax history for 156 Plainfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,939 (+4.3%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2024

$9,528 (+3.5%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2023

$9,209 (+5.5%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2022

$8,728 (+2.3%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2021

$8,528 (+1.3%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2020

$8,416 (+3.0%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2019

$8,168 (+0.4%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2018

$8,138 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2017

$7,934 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $47,000

$137,000

2016

$7,731 (+5.4%)

$89,000 + $45,000

$134,000

2014

$7,338 (+2.1%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2013

$7,189 (+4.8%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2011

$6,861 (+4.0%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2010

$6,598 (+3.6%)

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

2009

$6,366

$88,800 + $44,600

$133,400

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

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,674
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ALSO LOTS 11-12

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Legal Lot Number: 11.01
Legal Block Number: 3.01
Municipality Name: METUCHEN BORO
Acres: 0.26
Depth Footage: 151
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: R2
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: METUCHEN BORO

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0900003 0100011 01

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Campbell Elementary School

Public 1-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Edgar Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Metuchen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

4/10 Air Factor

4 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

$573,000 – $693,000

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Home values near 156 Plainfield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
130 Plainfield Rd, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$716,625
13 Willow Rd, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2626 Sq. Ft.	$891,824
14 Miller Dr, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$771,016
12 Willow Rd, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$624,488
24 Turner Ct, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$834,658
21 Willow Rd, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$652,792
24 Applewood Ct, Metuchen, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,170

Address	Redfin Estimate
140 Plainfield Rd, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$783,181
26 Miller Dr, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1634 Sq. Ft.	$690,618
40 Miller Dr, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$732,879
8 Willow Rd, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$626,019
19 Miller Dr, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$922,604
27 Willow Rd, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$722,429
20 Applewood Ct, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$650,268

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Plainfield Rd, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$536,770
20 Miller Dr, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1108 Sq. Ft.	$638,660
36 Miller Dr, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1108 Sq. Ft.	$624,282
28 Turner Ct, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$737,992
29 Miller Dr, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$727,555
28 Applewood Ct, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$783,918
16 Applewood Ct, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1362 Sq. Ft.	$737,201

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