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Last sold for $671,000 on Nov 25, 2024

21 DESSER PL

METUCHEN, NJ 08840
0
Baths
1,788 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$671,000 · Nov 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,867 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$185,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$185,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Campbell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Edgar Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Metuchen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Metuchen Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08840These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,513
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,369 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,782
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,521
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

21 Desser Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Newer than 80% of homes in Metuchen 08840

How it measures up in Metuchen 08840

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Metuchen 08840.

Living area1,788 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 21 Desser Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetuchen 08840Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,788 ft²63% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac61% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than196280% of homes44% of homes

About 21 Desser Pl

When did 21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ last sell?

21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ last sold on Nov 25, 2024 for $671,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ?

21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ has 1,788 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ built?

21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ?

21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ is assigned to Campbell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Edgar Middle School (middle), rated A+; Metuchen High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Metuchen Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ compare to other homes in Metuchen 08840?

Among the 6,824 homes in Metuchen 08840, it is bigger than 63% of them (1,788 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1962 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 21 Desser Pl, Metuchen, NJ was $12,867. The county assessed it at $185,000.

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