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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 has electricity, heat & cooling* There is Parking in the Driveway in front of the Garage, Behind the House & on John Street* 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: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2616316R
- Updated: Today (5/29/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
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
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 836 Sq. Ft.
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
- Square Feet: 836
- Year Built: 1928
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.134
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,837
- Lot Dimensions: 139.00 x 0.00
- 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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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
2024
$8,137
9%
$117,000
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2022
$7,454
2%
$117,000
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2021
$7,283
34%
$117,000
—
2021
$5,430
-22%
$117,000
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2019
$6,976
—
$117,000
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2018
$6,950
—
$117,000
—
2017
$6,928
3%
$117,000
—
2016
$6,751
3%
$117,000
1%
2015
$6,545
23%
$116,000
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2013
$5,335
—
$116,000
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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.

