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Property Description
Rare investment opportunity! Freshly painted semi-attached 2-family on a sunny south-facing 40x125 corner lot across from St. Francis Cathedral & close to downtown, shopping & NYC train. This well-maintained property features two 1-bedroom,1-bath units, each w/separate meters and utilities-landlord pays taxes only. Both units offer hardwood floors, galley kitchens with extra cabinets under the breakfast bar, and plenty of natural light. Additional highlights include a clean, full dry basement w/shared laundry & storage, gas heat, vinyl replacement windows, private fenced yard & parking for up to 4 cars. Major updates include new vinyl siding, gutters with leaf guards and leaders (2024) & a newer sewer line. Delivered vacant and ready to lease. Set your own rents.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 551 Main St
General
- Price: $599,900
- Taxes: $8,624 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2613601R
- Updated: 4/9/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Unit 1(1 Bedroom, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room), Unit 2(1 Bedroom, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room)
- Appliances: Water Heater(Gas), Water Heater, Unit 1(Range/Oven, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range/Oven, Refrigerator)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 1,280 Sq. Ft.
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Windows - Insulated Pane, Yard, Blinds
Parking
- Parking Features: 3-4 Car Parking
- Parking: 3-4 Car Parking
Location
- County: Middlesex
Community
- Gated: Curbs, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot-Water Radiators
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Basement Desc.: Full, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Blinds
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,280
- Year Built: 1941
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,001
- Lot Dimensions: 125.00 x 40.00
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot, Dead-End Street
- Zoning: R4
- Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot, Dead-End Street
- Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,624
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 900060000000060
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Schools
Schools serving 551 Main St
School District:Metuchen Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Campbell Elementary School 24 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 1-4 | 0.1 mi |
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | PK-K | 0.7 mi |
Edgar Middle School 49 Brunswick Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 5-8 | 1 mi |
Metuchen High School 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 551 Main St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/09/2026
Listed
$599,900
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MLS
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 551 Main St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,624
9%
$124,000
—
2022
$7,900
2%
$124,000
—
2021
$7,719
34%
$124,000
—
2021
$5,755
-22%
$124,000
—
2018
$7,366
—
$124,000
—
2019
$7,393
1%
$124,000
—
2017
$7,342
4%
$124,000
1%
2016
$7,091
2%
$122,900
—
2015
$6,934
5%
$122,900
—
2013
$6,623
—
$122,900
—
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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551 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 (MLS# 2613601R) is a Duplex property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 551 Main Street is currently listed for $599,900 and was received on April 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 551 Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Metuchen? You can browse all Metuchen real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

