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Property Description
*Great Metuchen Home* This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath sits on a Fantastic Property* Features include: Huge Windows, Hardwood Floors, Charming Front Porch & a Whole House Generator* The First Floor has the Living Room, Separate Dining Area, Kitchen & One of the 2 Full Baths* The 2 Bedrooms & Second Bath are Upstairs* Full Unfinished Basement is Perfect for Storage* The Oversized Garage, located at the back of the property, has electricity, heat & cooling* There is Private Parking with access on John St.: the Driveway in front of the Garage & Behind the House* The Yard is Fully Fenced- great for Outdoor Entertaining*
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 285 Durham Ave
General
- Price: $499,900
- Taxes: $8,137 (2024)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2616316R
- Updated: 6/9/2026
- Added to Site: 45 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Attic
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Garage, Oversized, Detached
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Garage, Oversized, Detached
Location
- County: Middlesex
Community
- Gated: Curbs, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement Desc.: Full, Laundry Facilities
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Year Built: 1928
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.134
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,837
- Lot Dimensions: 139.00 x 42.00
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot
- Zoning: R2
- Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,137
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 900064000000002
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Schools
Schools serving 285 Durham Ave
School District:Metuchen Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Campbell Elementary School 24 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 1-4 | 0.5 mi |
Edgar Middle School 49 Brunswick Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 5-8 | 1 mi |
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | PK-K | 1 mi |
Metuchen High School 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 285 Durham Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/29/2026
Listed
$499,900
66.63%
MLS
6/27/2018
Sold
$300,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 285 Durham Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,488
4%
$117,000
—
2024
$8,137
9%
$117,000
—
2022
$7,454
2%
$117,000
—
2021
$7,283
34%
$117,000
—
2021
$5,430
-22%
$117,000
—
2019
$6,976
—
$117,000
—
2018
$6,950
—
$117,000
—
2017
$6,928
3%
$117,000
—
2016
$6,751
3%
$117,000
1%
2015
$6,545
23%
$116,000
—
2013
$5,335
—
$116,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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285 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 (MLS# 2616316R) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 285 Durham Avenue is currently listed for $499,900 and was received on May 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 285 Durham Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Metuchen? You can browse all Metuchen real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

