13 Sylvan Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Records

Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 13 Sylvan Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,000 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,265 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$799,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$25,733 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09 00154-02-00009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09 00154-02-00009`
Alternative APN	`0900154000200009`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,000 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,265 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	0900154000200009
Street Address	13 SYLVAN AVE
City	METUCHEN
State	NJ
Zip	08840-2635
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LOT:9 BLK:154.02 DIST:09 CITY/MUNI/TWP:METUCHEN BORO MAP REF:TAX MAP 53
Legal Subdivision	PARK-SIDE HEIGHTS
Legal Block	154.02
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	METUCHEN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	2200

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of October 16, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	13 SYLVAN AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2635
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 28, 2021	Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENWAY MORTGAGE FUNDING CORP
Nov 2, 2020	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MAGYAR BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021123236
Deed Book / Page	18648 / 1846
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2021: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2021
Property Address	13 SYLVAN AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2635
Document Number	0000123236
Book / Page	18648 / 1846
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2021
Instrument	2021123236
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,294.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	800 STATION DR APT 814, 800, AVENEL, NJ 07001-1875

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13 SYLVAN AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2635
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000123237
Date	Sep 28, 2021
Instrument	2021123237

Lender

Name	GREENWAY MORTGAGE FUNDING CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

November 2020: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Nov 2, 2020
Property Address	13 SYLVAN AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2635
Document Number	0000108582
Book / Page	18107 / 1548
Instrument Date	Oct 23, 2020
Instrument	2020108582
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2022
Title Company	DARLENE A BOWER TTL AGCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$562.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	900 E SIX FORKS RD # RD160, 900, RALEIGH, NC 27604-1818

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	429 OAK RIDGE RD, CLARK, NJ 07066-2803

Mortgage

Document Number	0000108583
Date	Nov 2, 2020
Instrument	2020108583

Lender

Name	MAGYAR BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Metuchen Borough
Unified School District	Metuchen Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$370,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $270,000	$370,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $270,000
2024	$25,733.00 (+9.17%)
2023		$370,000 Land $100,000 Building $270,000	$370,000 Land $100,000 Building $270,000
2022	$23,572.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY private · serves 233,376 people · EPA ID NJ1225001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2019
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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