Is a car needed in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Is Helmetta, NJ dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there's wildlife

Does Helmetta, NJ have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Helmetta, NJ show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say streets are well-lit

Are yards well-kept in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Helmetta, NJ walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Helmetta, NJ quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Helmetta, NJ plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

Is Helmetta, NJ walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 16% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 31 John St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 31 John St in Helmetta, NJ is $530,200 .

What is the price history for 31 John St?

31 John St in Helmetta, NJ last sold for $283,000 in November 2020.

Is Helmetta a buyer's or seller's market?

Helmetta is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Helmetta?

Residents describe Helmetta, NJ as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Helmetta, NJ .

Does 31 John St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 31 John St in Helmetta, NJ has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 31 John St?

The lot at 31 John St in Helmetta, NJ is about 0.16 acres (6,821 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$530,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,512 sqft

31 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828

Est. Refi. Payment $3,773/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 16, 2020 for $283,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$530K

Since last month

$3K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$13K (+2.6%)

Since last sale

$246K (+87%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +102% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$529K
September 2026	$532K
August 2026	$529K
July 2026	$537K
June 2026	$540K
May 2026	$539K
April 2026	$529K
March 2026	$522K
February 2026	$507K
January 2026	$508K
2025
December 2025	$513K
November 2025	$521K
October 2025	$516K
September 2025	$524K
August 2025	$528K
July 2025	$539K
June 2025	$549K
May 2025	$535K
April 2025	$525K
March 2025	$524K
February 2025	$516K
January 2025	$515K
2024
December 2024	$517K
November 2024	$519K
October 2024	$508K
September 2024	$512K
August 2024	$521K
July 2024	$514K
June 2024	$514K
May 2024	$506K
April 2024	$491K
March 2024	$480K
February 2024	$471K
January 2024	$468K
2023
December 2023	$469K
November 2023	$472K
October 2023	$472K
September 2023	$475K
August 2023	$471K
July 2023	$459K
June 2023	$463K
May 2023	$455K
April 2023	$444K
March 2023	$438K
February 2023	$440K
January 2023	$443K
2022
December 2022	$442K
November 2022	$448K
October 2022	$451K
September 2022	$459K
August 2022	$469K
July 2022	$436K
June 2022	$408K
May 2022	$365K
April 2022	$341K
March 2022	$336K
February 2022	$330K
January 2022	$328K
2021
December 2021	$320K
November 2021	$318K
October 2021	$319K
September 2021	$317K
August 2021	$318K
July 2021	$314K
June 2021	$305K
May 2021	$308K
April 2021	$304K
March 2021	$295K
February 2021	$288K
January 2021	$287K
2020
December 2020	$286K
November 2020	$294K
October 2020	$295K
September 2020	$294K
August 2020	$288K
July 2020	$288K
June 2020	$290K
May 2020	$282K
April 2020	$298K
March 2020	$302K
February 2020	$305K
January 2020	$307K
2019
December 2019	$300K
November 2019	$294K
October 2019	$292K
September 2019	$298K
August 2019	$292K
July 2019	$288K
June 2019	$287K
May 2019	$278K
April 2019	$280K
March 2019	$277K
February 2019	$277K
January 2019	$281K
2018
December 2018	$276K
November 2018	$295K
October 2018	$293K
September 2018	$299K
August 2018	$294K
July 2018	$289K
June 2018	$292K
May 2018	$283K
April 2018	$285K
March 2018	$291K
February 2018	$285K
January 2018	$281K
2017
December 2017	$281K
November 2017	$282K
October 2017	$278K
September 2017	$290K
August 2017	$282K
July 2017	$282K
June 2017	$267K
May 2017	$261K
April 2017	$266K
March 2017	$274K
February 2017	$261K
January 2017	$263K
2016
December 2016	$254K
November 2016	$249K
October 2016	$261K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
42 John St, Helmetta, NJ	0.06	Single-Family Home	$485,000	06/15/26	3	1.5	1,460
27 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.06	Single-Family Home	$343,000	02/05/26	3	1	1,056
1 Washington Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.02	Single-Family Home	$427,000	11/13/25	3	1	1,056
37 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.08	Single-Family Home	$257,500	06/12/26	2	1	1,093
9 John St, Helmetta, NJ	0.06	Single-Family Home	$78,934	02/20/26	3	2	1,870
10 Holly Manor Ct, Helmetta, NJ	0.49	Single-Family Home	$535,000	11/14/25	3	3	1,812
138 Main St, Helmetta, NJ	0.39	Single-Family Home	$500,000	01/30/26	4	2	1,736
13 High St, Helmetta, NJ	0.52	Single-Family Home	$505,000	08/13/26	2	2	1,491
10 Ericson Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.36	Single-Family Home	$330,000	04/02/26	2	1.5	768
24 Holly House Dr, Helmetta, NJ	0.57	Single-Family Home	$525,000	01/16/26	2	2	1,661

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
33 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.01	$439,800	3	1	1,100	Off Market
29 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.01	$463,000	3	2	1,290	Off Market
35 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.02	$480,100	3	2	1,152	Off Market
1 Washington Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.02	$438,300	3	1	1,056	Off Market
27 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.02	$415,700	3	1	1,056	Off Market
39 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.03	$419,700	Studio	-	896	Off Market
30 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.03	$452,000	Studio	-	1,344	Off Market
32 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.03	$449,900	3	2	1,242	Off Market
28 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.03	$391,500	Studio	-	768	Off Market
26 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.04	$371,700	2	1	1,008	Off Market
34 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.04	$410,200	2	1.5	1,056	Off Market
36 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.04	$466,800	3	2	1,274	Off Market
17 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.04	$504,100	3	1.5	1,375	Off Market
24 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.05	$540,000	4	3	-	Recently Sold
38 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.05	$469,400	Studio	-	1,072	Off Market
41 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.05	$607,900	3	2	1,650	Off Market
13 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.05	$586,300	Studio	-	1,338	Off Market
40 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.05	$441,900	Studio	-	1,390	Off Market
25 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.05	$473,300	3	1.5	1,408	Off Market
15 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.05	$428,700	3	1.5	1,211	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1907

1,512 sqft

$351/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great Home here w/large addition. Kitchen features Custom Kraftmaid Maple Cabinetry. Large Master bedroom w/full bath and walk in closet. Screened porch off kitchen. Drive thru garage is 30' long. New Driveway. Furnace is 1 yr old. Solar panels are transferable. Helmetta Community is right down the street. Backs to parkland.

31 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,512 sqft single-family home built in 1907. It last sold for $283,000 on Nov 16, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $530,200, with a rent estimate of $3,591/month.

Home Details for 31 John St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet
Interior Details AtticTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Laundry Room
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1907
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6821 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 16, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$283,000
Aug 14, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$289,900
Jul 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$289,900
Jun 22, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$289,900
May 27, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$289,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$8,266	$243,900

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Market trends in Helmetta

Last updated September 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

G. Austin Schoenly Elementary School
PK-1
Public
235 Students
Spotswood Public School District
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I love this school The teachers are wonderful and Helpful. A positive learning experience for my children . I would highly recommend
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What Locals Say about Helmetta

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75% say there are sidewalks
64% say there's holiday spirit
61% say neighbors are friendly

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100 % Say car is needed
92 % Say parking is easy
81 % Say it's dog friendly
78 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say there are sidewalks
73 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say streets are well-lit
57 % Say yards are well-kept
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
43 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say there are community events
16 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Victoria Schapley
Prev. Resident
1y ago
"The environment and the neighbors really make this little town feel more homey and welcoming. Also literally a perfect distance from almost anything. Ex: beach, mall, the city, etc. Very welcoming and a great place to live in not only that but the people in the town is so close knit everyone knows each other. "
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Edward S.
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6y ago
"It’s a beautiful town that is quiet and lovely. Neighbors know each other and the crime is low. The police are wonderful and the people are genuine and charming. I recommend Helmetta..."
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Abby T.
Resident
6y ago
"Fairly close access to the NJ turnpike. 10 min from rt 18, 15 min from rt 1. Commute can vary based on traffic."
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Pttyhrnndz
Resident
6y ago
"Good. Not a lot of traffic except heading out to Cranbury rd. The intersection of Helmetta blvd and Cranbury is always traffic. "
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Lisa L.
Resident
6y ago
"Christmas show and lighting event. It’s a nice time to see all of the neighbors gather together for the show."
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Tracey G.
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7y ago
"Fishing derby in June, Helmetta day in September, bonfire in October, outdoor movies, breakfast with the Easter bunny, strawberry festival "
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Bzyhajlo
Resident
8y ago
"we have a amazing mayor who does so much for the town , parties, bbq, fishing derby, even the police dept is involved they will stop when they see kids playing just to say hi and let them play with their lights in the cars. love this little town so much!! "
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Vonblue5885
Resident
8y ago
"I've lived within this neighborhood for about 3yrs & really enjoy it. The people in the community here are typically friendly & also look out for one another."
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Bzyhajlo
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8y ago
"dogs are always welcome a lot of homes have one or two dogs . a lot of people walk their dogs around here "
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Jbrrecords
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8y ago
" the trees and the woods very nice and quiet area mot to much traffic playground and lake are very clean and discreet the price on renting is kinda high but in all ok "
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Michael J. M.
11y ago
"WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE HOME Quiet neighborhood, low taxes, Super energy efficient! Spotswood School system, walk to stores, restaurants and much more! Smaller historical town but close to everything! "
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Frequently asked questions about 31 John St

What is 31 John St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 31 John St in Helmetta, NJ is $530,200.
What is the price history for 31 John St?
31 John St in Helmetta, NJ last sold for $283,000 in November 2020.
Is Helmetta a buyer's or seller's market?
Helmetta is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Helmetta?
Residents describe Helmetta, NJ as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Helmetta, NJ.
Does 31 John St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 31 John St in Helmetta, NJ has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 31 John St?
The lot at 31 John St in Helmetta, NJ is about 0.16 acres (6,821 sq ft).