Google street view image for 43 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Off market may 1999 for $365K

$1,137,501

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,390/mo

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43 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

About this home

43 Rector St is a 1,563 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot. - it last sold on May 14, 1999 for $365,000. Based on Redfin's Metuchen data, we estimate the home's value is $1,137,501.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$728Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,137,501

$773K since sold in May 1999$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 36.8% higher than the average sale price ($832K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$560,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,612 sq ft
243 Woodbridge Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$751,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
30 Mccoy Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$819,000
C
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
23 Mayfield Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,499,999
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,523 sq ft
56 Oak Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$625,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,540 sq ft
230 Woodbridge Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$735,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,618 sq ft
45 Homer Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840

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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

104.7%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$786K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
$699,900
4 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
73 Ethel St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$690,000
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
6 Sheffield Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$542,500
2 beds1 bath990 sq ft
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$399,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
201 High St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Sale history for 43 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,500 (+4.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2024

$17,735 (+3.5%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2023

$17,141 (+5.5%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2022

$16,246 (+2.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2021

$15,874 (+1.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2020

$15,665 (+3.0%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2019

$15,203 (+0.4%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2018

$15,147 (+2.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2017

$14,803 (+3.9%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2016

$14,251 (+5.1%)

$145,000 + $105,000

$250,000

2014

$13,559 (+2.1%)

$145,000 + $102,000

$247,000

2013

$13,284 (+4.8%)

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

2011

$12,678 (+4.0%)

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

2010

$12,192 (+3.6%)

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

2009

$11,763

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

Tax history for 43 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,500 (+4.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2024

$17,735 (+3.5%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2023

$17,141 (+5.5%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2022

$16,246 (+2.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2021

$15,874 (+1.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2020

$15,665 (+3.0%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2019

$15,203 (+0.4%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2018

$15,147 (+2.3%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2017

$14,803 (+3.9%)

$145,000 + $110,000

$255,000

2016

$14,251 (+5.1%)

$145,000 + $105,000

$250,000

2014

$13,559 (+2.1%)

$145,000 + $102,000

$247,000

2013

$13,284 (+4.8%)

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

2011

$12,678 (+4.0%)

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

2010

$12,192 (+3.6%)

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

2009

$11,763

$145,000 + $101,500

$246,500

*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: 1,563
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,400
Legal Lot Number: 53
Legal Block Number: 119
Municipality Name: METUCHEN BORO
Acres: 0.3765
Depth Footage: 213
Front Footage: 77
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,563
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0900119 00053

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.4mi

Edgar Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Metuchen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

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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

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 43 Rector St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,020,812
44 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$1,885,715

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$824,407
48 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,179,884

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$998,430
34 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$1,092,216

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