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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated home located in the desirable Menlo Park Terrace neighborhood! This spacious property offers endless possibilities, featuring three bedrooms on the main level and two additional rooms upstairs that can potentially be converted into bedrooms, providing flexibility to suit your needs. The home has received numerous updates, including two renovated kitchens, an updated bathroom, new flooring, a newer roof (2021), newer siding and windows, a newer furnace (2023), and a newer hot water heater. The basement adds even more usable space, including a finished room, an additional kitchen, a second bathroom, and direct entry to the one-car garage, offering valuable space for various uses. Enjoy the backyard, which features a 24' x 16' deck, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and outdoor enjoyment. A gas line has also been installed from the street to the home. This property is a commuter's dream, conveniently located near shopping, transportation, and major roadways. With so many improvements already completed and additional space that offers even more potential, this move-in-ready home is prepared for its next chapter. It's a must-see!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 96 Ethel St
General
- Price: $599,900
- Taxes: $9,555 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2702994R
- Updated: 8/21/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1 Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms, 5 (+) Bedrooms, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Attic, None, Additional Bath, Other Room(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 1,480 Sq. Ft.
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Yard
- Deck/Patio: Porch, Deck, Enclosed
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Driveway, On Street, See Remarks
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Driveway, On Street, See Remarks
Location
- County: Middlesex
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Bath Full, Daylight, Kitchen
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,480
- Year Built: 1949
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1217
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,301
- Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: R5
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,555
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 25003510500011
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Schools
Schools serving 96 Ethel St
School District:Woodbridge Township School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School 19 Maryknoll Road, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Fords Middle School Fanning Street, Woodbridge Township, NJ 08863 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Iselin Middle School 900 Woodruff Street, Woodbridge Township, NJ 08830 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 200 Washington Avenue, Woodbridge Township, NJ 08830 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 96 Ethel St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/20/2026
Listed
$599,900
90.44%
MLS
10/20/2021
Sold
$315,000
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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 96 Ethel St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,555
3%
$76,700
—
2024
$9,239
12%
$76,700
7%
2022
$8,271
4%
$72,000
—
2021
$7,952
5%
$72,000
—
2018
$7,608
2%
$72,000
—
2017
$7,474
1%
$72,000
—
2016
$7,420
2%
$72,000
—
2015
$7,287
-6%
$72,000
—
2019
$7,763
10%
$72,000
—
2013
$7,031
—
$72,000
—
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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96 Ethel Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 (MLS# 2702994R) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 96 Ethel Street is currently listed for $599,900 and was received on August 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 96 Ethel Street? 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.

