Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 20 Sylvan Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,000 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,085 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,900 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $12,240 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09 00154-01-00041-02 |
| Primary APN | 09 00154-01-00041-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,085 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 09001540001000410002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 SYLVAN AVE |
| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-2636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT:41.02 BLK:154.01 DIST:09 CITY/MUNI/TWP:METUCHEN BORO MAP REF:TAX MAP 53 |
| Legal Block | 154.01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41.02 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
20 Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of October 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SYLVAN AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004967272 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $176,000 Land $78,000 Building $98,000 | $176,000 Land $78,000 Building $98,000 | |
| 2024 | $12,240.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,000 (-) Land $78,000 Building $98,000 | $176,000 (-) Land $78,000 Building $98,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,212.00 | $176,000 Land $78,000 Building $98,000 | $176,000 Land $78,000 Building $98,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Sylvan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 20 Sylvan 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 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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