Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 17 Buchanan Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,420 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.438 acres (19,110 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $15,857 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09 00004-02-00019 |
| Primary APN | 09 00004-02-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,110 sqft (0.438 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0900004000200019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BUCHANAN RD |
| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT:19 BLK:4.02 DIST:09 CITY/MUNI/TWP:METUCHEN BORO MAP REF:TAX MAP 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES A PRICKITT PROP |
| Legal Block | 4.02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
The current owner of 17 Buchanan Rd bought it in March 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of October 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BUCHANAN RD, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012 002189 |
| Deed Book / Page | 06329 / 344 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 17 BUCHANAN RD, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000068933 |
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| Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17258/1694 |
| Instrument | 201800068933 |
| Name | METUCHEN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | METUCHEN, NJ 08840 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,000 Land $133,000 Building $95,000 | $228,000 Land $133,000 Building $95,000 | |
| 2024 | $15,857.00 | ||
| 2023 | $228,000 Land $133,000 Building $95,000 | $228,000 Land $133,000 Building $95,000 | |
| 2022 | $14,525.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Buchanan Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Buchanan Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 447 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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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