Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 142 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,420 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,877 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $975,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $26,191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00099-0000-00057 |
| Primary APN | 09-00099-0000-00057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,877 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Street Address | 142 E CHESTNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 80X160 AVG 58,59,60 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOOD WILD |
| Legal Block | 99 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
142 E Chestnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 E CHESTNUT AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5528 / 789 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4994000107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 142 E CHESTNUT AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000116837 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18626/1371 |
| Instrument | 2021116837 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 142 E Chestnut Ave was $26,191, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Unified School District | Metuchen Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $361,000 (-) Land $118,800 Building $242,200 | $361,000 (-) Land $118,800 Building $242,200 | |
| 2025 | $26,191.00 (+4.32%) | $361,000 Land $118,800 Building $242,200 | $361,000 Land $118,800 Building $242,200 |
| 2024 | $25,107.00 | ||
| 2023 | $361,000 Land $118,800 Building $242,200 | $361,000 Land $118,800 Building $242,200 | |
| 2022 | $22,999.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 142 E Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 142 E Chestnut Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 761 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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