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85 John St.

Metuchen Borough, NJ · Middlesex County · Residential · Block 62, Lot 16.02

Watchdog Score

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69/100

Favorable tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse68
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden64
  • UUniformity78
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$13,3682024 tax bill
$13,9442025 at new rate
$192,200Assessed value
$12,453Metuchen Borough median
$7.2552025 rate

Among 4,582 homes in Metuchen Borough, the typical (median) tax bill is $12,453. This bill is higher than about 59% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$600,000 on April 27, 2021This property's last sale
180Similar sales since 2023
$670,500Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
3 John St.Same streetAug 2024$775,0001968
23 Windy Hill Rd.Nov 2024$760,0001972
8 Sharon Ct.May 2024$500,0001960
569 Main St.Aug 2024$535,0002015
559 Main StJul 2024$440,0001940
231 Durham AveAug 2024$1,185,0002024

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Metuchen Borough.
  • Metuchen Borough property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
62 / 16.02
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1972
Building
2S-F-L-2AG
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.17 acres
Land value
$75,300
Improvement value
$116,900
County
Middlesex County

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  • 45 John St.$15,301 tax
  • 57 Finch St.$19,293 tax
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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 85 John St.?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $13,368, on an assessed value of $192,200.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Metuchen Borough?

Among 4,582 homes in Metuchen Borough, the typical (median) tax bill is $12,453. This bill is higher than about 59% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 69 (Favorable tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Middlesex County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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