Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 245 E Chestnut Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,908 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (23,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $33,736 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00098-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 09-00098-0000-00024 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,908 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,000 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 245 E CHESTNUT AVE |
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| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-1552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 115X200 26,28,30 |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middlesex Avenue-Woodwild Park Historic District listed 2017 · 207 contributing resources · NRIS 100001396 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 E CHESTNUT AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5009 / 290 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $465,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $265,000 | $465,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $265,000 | |
| 2025 | $33,736.00 (+4.32%) | $465,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $265,000 | $465,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $265,000 |
| 2024 | $32,340.00 (+9.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $465,000 Land $200,000 Building $265,000 | $465,000 Land $200,000 Building $265,000 | |
| 2022 | $29,625.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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