Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 85 Rector St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,275 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $301,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $16,367 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00117-0000-00115 |
| Primary APN | 09-00117-0000-00115 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,275 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 | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 85 RECTOR ST |
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| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 51X120 |
| Legal Block | 117 |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| 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.
85 Rector St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 RECTOR ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4446 / 66 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Rector St was $16,367, 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 | $225,600 (-) Land $102,100 Building $123,500 | $225,600 (-) Land $102,100 Building $123,500 | |
| 2025 | $16,367.00 (+4.31%) | $225,600 Land $102,100 Building $123,500 | $225,600 Land $102,100 Building $123,500 |
| 2024 | $15,690.00 | ||
| 2023 | $225,600 Land $102,100 Building $123,500 | $225,600 Land $102,100 Building $123,500 | |
| 2022 | $14,372.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 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 85 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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