Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 38 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,726 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.432 acres (18,805 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $23,209 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00124-0000-00052-031 |
| Primary APN | 09-00124-0000-00052-031 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,726 sqft Living Area |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
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| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,805 sqft (0.432 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 357 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 38 RECTOR ST |
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| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-1929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 18805 SF |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52.31 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| 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.
38 Rector St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 RECTOR ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20093346 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6040 / 667 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003345 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Rector St was $23,209, 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 | $319,900 (-) Land $117,000 Building $202,900 | $319,900 (-) Land $117,000 Building $202,900 | |
| 2025 | $23,209.00 (+4.31%) | $319,900 Land $117,000 Building $202,900 | $319,900 Land $117,000 Building $202,900 |
| 2024 | $22,249.00 | ||
| 2023 | $319,900 Land $117,000 Building $202,900 | $319,900 Land $117,000 Building $202,900 | |
| 2022 | $20,380.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Rector St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 38 Rector St 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 493 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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