78 Essex Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
1,224 sqft Built 1950 Lot 7,549 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$530,000
Apr 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | Sold | $530,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Sold | $530,000 | MLS #2208369R |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Relisted | $499,900 | MLS #2208369R |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Listed | $499,900 | MLS #2208369R |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Listing removed | $349,000 | AllJerseyMLS |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Price changed | $349,000 | MLS #1715196 |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Price changed | $369,000 | MLS #1715196 |
| May 16, 2017 | Listed | $378,000 | MLS #1715196 |
| Aug 1, 1980 | Sold | $63,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $12,696 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $12,171 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $11,763 |
| 2022 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $11,149 |
| 2021 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $10,894 |
| 2020 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $10,750 |
| 2019 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $10,433 |
| 2018 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | $10,395 |
| 2017 | $62,000 | $80,000 | $142,000 | $8,407 |
| 2016 | $62,000 | $80,000 | $142,000 | $8,193 |
| 2015 | $62,000 | $78,000 | $140,000 | $7,898 |
| 2014 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $7,624 |
| 2013 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $7,469 |
| 2012 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $7,269 |
| 2011 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $7,128 |
| 2010 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $6,855 |
| 2009 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $6,613 |
| 2008 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $6,367 |
| 2007 | $61,500 | $77,100 | $138,600 | $6,070 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
—
Baths
—
Living area
1,224 sqft
Lot size
7,549 sqft
ZIP code
08840
City
Metuchen
Street
Essex Ave
Coordinates
40.53741, -74.36754
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Frequently asked questions
When did 78 Essex Ave last sell?
78 Essex Ave most recently sold on Apr 26, 2022 for $530,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 78 Essex Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 78 Essex Ave (year 2025) is $175,000 with $12,696 in property tax.
How does 78 Essex Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 67.0% below the last sale price of $530,000.
When was 78 Essex Ave built?
78 Essex Ave was built in 1950.
How does 78 Essex Ave compare to others on Essex Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Essex Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Essex Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 78 Essex Ave?
78 Essex Ave is a 1,224 sqft, 7,549 sqft lot single_family.
Is 78 Essex Ave a flip candidate?
No — 78 Essex Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 78 Essex Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 78 Essex Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.1%
Implied 1-yr
+12.2%
2026 Q3
$1.05M
2026 Q4
$1.05M
ZIP 08840 — Median Price History + Forecast
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