Google street view image for 48 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Off market jul 2017 for $690K

$1,179,884

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,629/mo

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48 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

About this home

48 Rector St is a 2,340 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot. - it last sold on July 13, 2017 for $690,000. Based on Redfin's Metuchen data, we estimate the home's value is $1,179,884.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,179,884

$490K since sold in July 2017$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,499,999
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,523 sq ft
56 Oak Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$880,000
B
6 beds— baths2,000 sq ft
111 Center St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$710,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,022 sq ft
19 Clinton Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,251,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,010 sq ft
25 Irving Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$760,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,786 sq ft
21 Bounty St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$1,039,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,500 sq ft
39 Rayle Ct, 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

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$775,000
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18 Westinghouse St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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
102 Harvard Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$399,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
201 High St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Sale history for 48 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,765 (+4.3%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2024

$20,865 (+3.5%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2023

$20,166 (+5.5%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2022

$19,113 (+2.3%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2021

$18,675 (+1.3%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2020

$18,429 (+3.0%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2019

$17,886 (+0.4%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2018

$17,820 (+33.6%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2017

$13,334 (+2.6%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2016

$12,994 (+4.9%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2014

$12,388 (+2.1%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2013

$12,136 (+4.8%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2011

$11,582 (+4.0%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2010

$11,138 (+3.6%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2009

$10,747

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

Tax history for 48 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,765 (+4.3%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2024

$20,865 (+3.5%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2023

$20,166 (+5.5%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2022

$19,113 (+2.3%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2021

$18,675 (+1.3%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2020

$18,429 (+3.0%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2019

$17,886 (+0.4%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2018

$17,820 (+33.6%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2017

$13,334 (+2.6%)

$110,000 + $190,000

$300,000

2016

$12,994 (+4.9%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2014

$12,388 (+2.1%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2013

$12,136 (+4.8%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2011

$11,582 (+4.0%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2010

$11,138 (+3.6%)

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

2009

$10,747

$110,000 + $115,200

$225,200

*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: 2,340
# of Stories: 2

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

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,501
Legal Lot Number: 54
Legal Block Number: 124
Municipality Name: METUCHEN BORO
Acres: 0.3788
Depth Footage: 250
Front Footage: 66
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,340
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0900124 00054

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 • 1.0mi

8/10

Metuchen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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, 14 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

$1.12M – $1.36M

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Home values near 48 Rector St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Rector Street, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1563 Sq. Ft.	$1,137,501
76 Rector Street, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2512 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,240

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Rector Street, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$824,407
34 Rector Street, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$1,092,216

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