Google street view image for 85 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Off market sep 1997 for $301K

$992,335

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,281/mo

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85 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

About this home

85 Rector St is a 2,275 square foot house on a 6,120 square foot lot. - it last sold on September 26, 1997 for $301,000. Based on Redfin's Metuchen data, we estimate the home's value is $992,335.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,120 sq ftLot Size

$436Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$992,335

$691K since sold in September 1997$24K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($856K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$819,000
A
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
23 Mayfield Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,070,000
B
5 beds3 baths2,124 sq ft
65 Hollywood Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$751,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
30 Mccoy Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$880,000
D
6 beds— baths2,000 sq ft
111 Center St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$760,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,786 sq ft
21 Bounty St, 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

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 85 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,367 (+4.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2024

$15,690 (+3.5%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2023

$15,165 (+5.5%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2022

$14,373 (+2.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2021

$14,044 (+1.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2020

$13,859 (+3.0%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2019

$13,450 (+0.4%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2018

$13,401 (+0.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2017

$13,358 (+2.6%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2016

$13,017 (+4.9%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2014

$12,410 (+2.1%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2013

$12,158 (+4.8%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2011

$11,603 (+4.0%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2010

$11,158 (+3.6%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2009

$10,766

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

Tax history for 85 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,367 (+4.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2024

$15,690 (+3.5%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2023

$15,165 (+5.5%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2022

$14,373 (+2.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2021

$14,044 (+1.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2020

$13,859 (+3.0%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2019

$13,450 (+0.4%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2018

$13,401 (+0.3%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2017

$13,358 (+2.6%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2016

$13,017 (+4.9%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2014

$12,410 (+2.1%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2013

$12,158 (+4.8%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2011

$11,603 (+4.0%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2010

$11,158 (+3.6%)

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

2009

$10,766

$102,100 + $123,500

$225,600

*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: Brick

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,275
# of Stories: 2

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

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,120
Legal Lot Number: 115
Legal Block Number: 117
Municipality Name: METUCHEN BORO
Acres: 0.1405
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 51
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,275
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,120 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0900117 00115

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Campbell Elementary School

Public 1-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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, 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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Estimated sale price

$943,000 – $1.14M

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Home values near 85 Rector St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1887 Sq. Ft.	$1,090,639
84 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$726,402

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3163 Sq. Ft.	$1,022,730
80 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1129 Sq. Ft.	$748,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
92 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$654,554
76 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2512 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,240

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