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Last sold for $719,000 on Jul 31, 2026

78 ROSE ST

METUCHEN, NJ 08840
0
Baths
1,750 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.
1952
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.$719,000 · Jul 31, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,785 (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.$190,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$190,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,000

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.Colonial
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

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

78 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Metuchen 08840
  • Older than 73% 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 area1,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 78 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetuchen 08840Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,750 ft²61% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac69% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195259% of homes27% of homes

About 78 Rose St

When did 78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ last sell?

78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ last sold on Jul 31, 2026 for $719,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ?

78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ has 1,750 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ built?

78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ compare to other homes in Metuchen 08840?

Among the 6,824 homes in Metuchen 08840, it is bigger than 61% of them (1,750 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1952 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 78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Rose St, Metuchen, NJ was $13,785. The county assessed it at $190,000.

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