53 Center St

Metuchen, NJ 08840

$599,000
Price
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a front view of a house with a yard
a front view of a building with a door
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture and a dining table with wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture
a view of a dining room with furniture and chandelier
a kitchen with white cabinets a sink a stove and wooden floor
a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a microwave and cabinets
a bathroom with a sink and mirror
a living room with furniture a rug and a window
a living room with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a large bed and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bed room with a bed and a television
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a table
a living room with furniture and large window
a view of parking garage with cars
a backyard of a house with table and chairs
a balcony with wooden floor and outdoor seating

Description

Welcome to 53 Center St, Metuchen! Located on a quiet side street within the desirable Franklin Square community, this property is a rare opportunity to be in one of the area's most desirable locations. This spacious, well-maintained, and recently upgraded first-floor townhome offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The open living space is welcoming from the second you step in the door. The living, sitting, dining and kitchen are all open to one another and flow beautifully together....Welcome to 53 Center St, Metuchen! Located on a quiet side street within the desirable Franklin Square community, this property is a rare opportunity to be in one of the area's most desirable locations. This spacious, well-maintained, and recently upgraded first-floor townhome offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The open living space is welcoming from the second you step in the door. The living, sitting, dining and kitchen are all open to one another and flow beautifully together. An updated and partially open kitchen featuring granite countertops allows for simple and easy hosting. The two bedrooms are just down the hall and are accompanied by ample closet space both in the rooms and the hallways. The primary bedroom offers a large step-in closet along with a renovated full bathroom. There is also a private balcony off of the bedroom that offers seclusion and serenity with a view of the community. The second bedroom is a nice size and offers large closet space as well. The stackable washer/dryer are located right outside the bedrooms for ultimate convenience. There is also a huge, finished basement that has very rarely even been walked in. Office, gym, second living room, extra bedroom - the potential uses of the basement are endless. Additionally, there is a large, unfinished back storage room featuring laundry hook-ups for those who wish to move the washer/dryer downstairs. This property has had only one occupant since it's construction in 2001 and was meticulously cared for the entire time. Much of the space and some of the rooms have barely ever been touched. Recent renovations include: Primary Bath (2024), Furnace (2021), A/C Unit (2024), Kitchen (2019), New Washer/Dryer (2023). The location is unbeatable, just steps away from Downtown Metuchen, Whole Foods, NYC train, and the Metuchen Greenway. Whether you're seeking an incredible location with modern convenience or something move-in ready with the rare charm of small-town living, this home has it all. A wonderful opportunity not to be missed. Schedule your private tour today! HIGHEST AND BEST DEADLINE OF SATURDAY 1/17/26 AT 12 nooon.
  1. Listed by STEPHEN BRANDENBURG • KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

Property Details for 53 Center Street

Architectural Style
Townhouse
Year Built
2000
Subdivision Name
Franklin Square
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2026 03:33 PM

Property Details for 53 Center Street

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #2609071R
Days on Market16
Taxes$10,878 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Townhouse
Year Built2000
Lot Size-
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 53 Center Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built2000Lot Size-

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$3,826 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,919

Property Taxes

$907

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Center Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: None, On Site, On Street, Unassigned
Owner
  • Ownership: Condominium
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,878.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Maintenance Grounds
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Maintenence Fee frequency: Monthly
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 090008501000010000C0005
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Second, None
  • Postal Code: 08840
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Separate Dining Area
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax, Snow Removal
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $415

Property History for 53 Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Active Under Contract

CJMLS #2609071R

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Jan 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2609071R

$599,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Active Under Contract

CJMLS #2609071R

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01/06/2026

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2609071R

$599,000

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

Public Records for 53 Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,000Additions$135,000Total$160,000
Tax Record2024$10,878 ($906 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleCondominiumZoningF1CountyMIDDLESEXAPN09 00085- 01-00001-0000-C0005

Schools near 53 Center Street

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

Edgar Middle School
Public5 to 8

Metuchen High School
Public9 to 12

St. Francis Cathedral School
PrivatePK to 8

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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