68 Rector St

Metuchen, NJ 08840

$715,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,198 Sq. Ft.
$325 / Sq. Ft.
2,198
Sq. Ft.
$325
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/30/22
Closed 3/30/22
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Description

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...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
  1. Listed by JACQUELINE ZUVICH • RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

Property Details for 68 Rector Street

Architectural Style
Colonial
Zoning
R1
Year Built
1905
Subdivision Name
Metuchen
LISTING CLOSED: 03/29/2022 08:00 PM

Property Details for 68 Rector Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2209121R
Days on Market14
Taxes$16,185 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,330 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 68 Rector Street

Stories3Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,330 SF

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$3,634

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Property Information for 68 Rector Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Attached
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $16,185.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2198.0
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 2198.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2601
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2601
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 110.00 x 103.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11330.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 0900125300002
  • Photos Count: 0
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Community Features: Shopping
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Radiators-Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, 1 Bedroom, Bath Full, Den
  • Pool Features: None
  • Postal Code: 08840
  • Postal Code Plus4: 1541
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Full, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Exterior Features
  • Service: See Remarks
  • Roof: Slate
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 68 Rector Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 29, 2022

Sold

CJMLS #2209121R

$715,000—
Mar 29, 2022

Sold

CJMLS #2209121R

$715,000—
Mar 29, 2022

Sold

CJMLS #2209121R

$71,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/29/2022

Sold

CJMLS #2209121R

$715,000
03/29/2022

Sold

CJMLS #2209121R

$715,000
03/29/2022

Sold

CJMLS #2209121R

$71,500

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

Public Records for 68 Rector Street

Taxable ValueLand$128,000Additions$132,000Total$260,000
Tax Record2025$18,863 ($1,572 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,198 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,198 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,330 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPN09-00125-03-00002

Schools near 68 Rector 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
A B Z Academy
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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