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$649,705$385 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $330,000 on May 17, 2021

79 MCGUIRE ST

METUCHEN, NJ 08840
0
Baths
1,689 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$650K
$594K low$706K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · May 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,274 (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.$90,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,500

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.0.12
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.

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

E
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Fords Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
John F. Kennedy High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Woodbridge Township 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

79 Mcguire 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Menlo Park Terrace
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Menlo Park Terrace
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Menlo Park Terrace
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Metuchen 08840
  • Older than 79% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Metuchen 08840

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$330K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 44% 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.

Estimated value$649,705
CheaperTypical $679,325Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $453Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,689 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 79 Mcguire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMenlo Park TerraceMetuchen 08840Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$649,70590% of homes44% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38517% of homes19% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,689 ft²89% of homes59% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac48% of homes32% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than194977% of homes50% of homes21% of homes

About 79 Mcguire St

How much is 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ is $649,705 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $593,753 to $705,657. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ last sell?

79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ last sold on May 17, 2021 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ?

79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ has 1,689 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ built?

79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ?

79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ is assigned to Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; John F. Kennedy High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ compare to other homes in Metuchen 08840?

Among the 6,824 homes in Metuchen 08840, it is worth more than 44% of them ($649,705 against a typical $679,325), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($385 against a typical $453), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,689 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1949 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 64% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Mcguire St, Metuchen, NJ was $11,274. The county assessed it at $90,500.

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