Google street view image for 540 New Durham Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Off market sep 2018 for $397K

$650,338

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,654/mo

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540 New Durham Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840

About this home

540 New Durham Rd is a 1,232 square foot house on a 4,800 square foot lot. - it last sold on September 17, 2018 for $397,500. Based on Redfin's Metuchen data, we estimate the home's value is $650,338.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

4,800 sq ftLot Size

$528Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$650,338

$253K since sold in September 2018$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.7% higher than the average sale price ($646K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$710,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,300 sq ft
41 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$647,551
B
2 beds2 baths1,280 sq ft
551 Main St, 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 29, 2026
$759,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,750 sq ft
78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD FEB 10, 2026
$450,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,170 sq ft
108 Bridge St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$760,000
F
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
347 Central Ave, 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

106.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$780K

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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$689,900
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
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$445,000
1 bed2 baths— sq ft
263 Newman St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$780,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
690 New Durham Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3D WALKTHROUGH
$950,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,400 sq ft
119 Harvard Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$634,900
4 beds3 baths2,073 sq ft
134 Atlantic St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$549,000
4 beds1 bath1,282 sq ft
21 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
$749,999
3 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$469,900
2 beds1 bath896 sq ft
39 Victory Ct, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Sale history for 540 New Durham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,375 (+4.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2024

$9,946 (+3.5%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2023

$9,612 (+5.5%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2022

$9,111 (+2.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2021

$8,902 (+1.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2020

$8,784 (+3.0%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2019

$8,526 (+0.4%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2018

$8,494 (+0.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2017

$8,467 (+2.6%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2016

$8,251 (+5.6%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2014

$7,816 (+2.1%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2013

$7,658 (+4.8%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2011

$7,308 (+4.0%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2010

$7,028 (+27.4%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2009

$5,516

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

Tax history for 540 New Durham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,375 (+4.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2024

$9,946 (+3.5%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2023

$9,612 (+5.5%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2022

$9,111 (+2.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2021

$8,902 (+1.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2020

$8,784 (+3.0%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2019

$8,526 (+0.4%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2018

$8,494 (+0.3%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2017

$8,467 (+2.6%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2016

$8,251 (+5.6%)

$67,000 + $76,000

$143,000

2014

$7,816 (+2.1%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2013

$7,658 (+4.8%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2011

$7,308 (+4.0%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2010

$7,028 (+27.4%)

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

2009

$5,516

$66,200 + $75,900

$142,100

*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: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Subdivision Name: METUCHEN REALTY IMPROV CO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,232
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: INCL BLK 69 LOTS 91 & 92

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,800
Legal Lot Number: 91
Legal Block Number: 69
Municipality Name: METUCHEN BORO
Acres: 0.1102
Depth Footage: 96
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R2
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0900069 00091

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Campbell Elementary School

Public 1-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Edgar Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Metuchen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

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

$618,000 – $748,000

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Home values near 540 New Durham Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
504 New Durham Road, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$582,545
525 New Durham Road, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,067,749

Address	Redfin Estimate
543 New Durham Road, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$571,384
567 New Durham Road, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$637,689

Address	Redfin Estimate
515 New Durham Road, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2983 Sq. Ft.	$1,078,976
512 New Durham Road, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$629,302

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