This home's estimate is 11.7% higher than the average sale price ($963K) of 6 comparable homes.
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68 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
About this home
Come see this classic Metuchen Colonial home on a lovely tree lined street. Short distance to Main St, restaurants and train station. Newer brick front steps leads into large living room with gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace, continue into the formal dining room with lead glass built-ins. Side porch off dining room for relaxing, reading, coffee etc. 2 zone central air, recessed lighting. Kitchen totally remodeled with upgraded stainless steel appliances and charming powder room. 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and small 4th BR. Master has remodeled main bath and same porch as 1st floor. 3rd floor features 1 bedroom, den area and full bath. All baths have been remodeled. Full basement features craft room, laundry and plenty of storage. 2 car attached garage. Fireplace as is BEST AND FINAL OFFERS MONDAY FEB 7 by 5pm

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Tax history for 68 Rector St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Parking
- Parking / Garage Information
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- Has Open Parking
- Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Attached
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room: Yes
- Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Separate Dining Area
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Laundry Facilities
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Stories Total: 3
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, 1 Bedroom, Bath Full, Den
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Slate
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2601
- Lot Size Dimensions: 110.00 x 103.00
- Lot Size Area: 0.2601
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Has Property Attached: No
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Restrictions YN: false
- Building Information
- Building Area Total: 2,198
- Levels: Three Or More
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Annual Amount: $16,185
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Underground Utilities
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
- Heating: Radiators-Hot Water
Public facts
- Beds: 0
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 0
- Stories: 2.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.26 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 0900125 0300002
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Age: 0
- Service: See Remarks
- Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Public 1-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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