44 Rector St

3,800 Sq. Ft.
$358 / Sq. Ft.
3,800
Sq. Ft.
$358
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 5-Bedroom Home in the Heart of Metuchen Welcome to your dream home on one of Metuchen's most picturesque, tree-lined streets. This beautifully modernized 5-bedroom residence seamlessly blends classic charm with modern comfort all just a 7-minute walk to award-winning Main Street and express train service to Manhattan. Set on a generous 2/3-acre lot, the backyard is a serene retreat featuring mature pine trees, a blooming wildflower garden, and frequent visits from songbirds. Two spacious...Charming 5-Bedroom Home in the Heart of Metuchen Welcome to your dream home on one of Metuchen's most picturesque, tree-lined streets. This beautifully modernized 5-bedroom residence seamlessly blends classic charm with modern comfort all just a 7-minute walk to award-winning Main Street and express train service to Manhattan. Set on a generous 2/3-acre lot, the backyard is a serene retreat featuring mature pine trees, a blooming wildflower garden, and frequent visits from songbirds. Two spacious screened-in porches provide peaceful outdoor living spaces, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Inside, you'll find sunlit, spacious rooms with timeless details ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. Located within the highly rated Metuchen school district, this home offers the rare combination of privacy, convenience, and community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to live in one of New Jersey's most desirable small towns.
  1. Listed by NANCY STEINGART • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details for 44 Rector Street

Architectural Style
Victorian
Zoning
R1
Year Built
1900
Subdivision Name
downtown
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 03:22 PM

Property Details for 44 Rector Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2602829R
Days on Market59
Taxes$24,481 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.64 AC / 28,079 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 44 Rector Street

Stories3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.64 AC / 28,079 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,668 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,628

Property Taxes

$2,040

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 44 Rector Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $24,481.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3800.0
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 3800.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6446
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6446
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 28079.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 0900124000000057
  • Photos Count: 71
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Zoned, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Sound System, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Library/Office, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, Florida Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, Other Room(s), 2 Bedrooms
  • Postal Code: 08840
  • Postal Code Plus4: 1929
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Full, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Jacuzzi-Type, Stall Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Full Bath
  • Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 44 Rector Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 27, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2514523R

Nov 24, 2025

Sold

CJMLS #2602829R

$1,360,000
Nov 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923934207

$1,360,000
Oct 16, 2025

Active Under Contract

CJMLS #2602829R

Aug 20, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3975963

Aug 17, 2025

Price Change

CJMLS #2602829R

$1,449,900
Aug 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2602829R

$1,399,900
Jul 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3975963

$1,449,900
Jun 1, 2025

Price Change

CJMLS #2514523R

$1,499,000
Jun 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2514523R

$1,449,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/27/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2514523R

11/24/2025

Sold

CJMLS #2602829R

$1,360,000
11/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923934207

$1,360,000
10/16/2025

Active Under Contract

CJMLS #2602829R

08/20/2025

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3975963

08/17/2025

Price Change

CJMLS #2602829R

$1,449,900
08/17/2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2602829R

$1,399,900
07/17/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3975963

$1,449,900
06/01/2025

Price Change

CJMLS #2514523R

$1,499,000
06/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2514523R

$1,449,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 44 Rector Street

Taxable ValueLand$170,400Additions$181,600Total$352,000
Tax Record2024$24,482 ($2,040 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,742 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,742 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPN09 00124-0000-00057

Schools near 44 Rector Street

This home is within Metuchen Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Campbell Elementary School
Public1 to 4

Edgar Middle School
Public5 to 8

Metuchen High School
Public9 to 12

A B Z Academy
PrivatePK to 1

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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