Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 288 High St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,350 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,737 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09 00130-01-00040 |
| Primary APN | 09 00130-01-00040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0900130000100040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 HIGH ST |
| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-2239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT:40 BLK:130.01 DIST:09 CITY/MUNI/TWP:METUCHEN BORO |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIS PARK SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 130.01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of October 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 HIGH ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011833 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 288 HIGH ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2239 |
| Document Number | 0000011833 |
| Book / Page | 017773 / 001176 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 HIGH ST METUCHEN NJ 088402239, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2239 |
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 | $140,000 (-) Land $64,000 Building $76,000 | $140,000 (-) Land $64,000 Building $76,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,737.00 (+9.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $140,000 Land $64,000 Building $76,000 | $140,000 Land $64,000 Building $76,000 | |
| 2022 | $8,919.00 |
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 | 1 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.
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.
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 139 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 |
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