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242 ROSE ST

METUCHEN, NJ 08840
0
Baths
1,200 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,543 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$159,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,100

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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

242 Rose St 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.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Metuchen 08840
  • Older than 77% of homes in Middlesex County

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 area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 242 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetuchen 08840Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²24% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac71% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195055% of homes23% of homes

About 242 Rose St

When did 242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ last sell?

242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ?

242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ has 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ built?

242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

How does 242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ compare to other homes in Metuchen 08840?

Among the 6,824 homes in Metuchen 08840, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1950 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 242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ was $11,543. The county assessed it at $159,100.

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