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 36 John St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 36 John St in Helmetta, NJ is $476,500 .

What is the price history for 36 John St?

36 John St in Helmetta, NJ last sold for $162,000 in June 2019.

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

Helmetta is currently a seller'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 36 John St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 36 John St in Helmetta, NJ has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 36 John St?

The lot at 36 John St in Helmetta, NJ is about 0.11 acres (4,769 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

36 John St
Helmetta, NJ 08828

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,274 sqft

$476,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,220/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$476,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,220/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,274 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$477K

Since last month

$5K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$5K (+1%)

Since last sale

$312K (+192.8%)

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 +166% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$474K
July 2026	$479K
June 2026	$477K
May 2026	$483K
April 2026	$473K
March 2026	$466K
February 2026	$457K
January 2026	$464K
2025
December 2025	$457K
November 2025	$466K
October 2025	$464K
September 2025	$466K
August 2025	$469K
July 2025	$478K
June 2025	$483K
May 2025	$473K
April 2025	$462K
March 2025	$459K
February 2025	$450K
January 2025	$452K
2024
December 2024	$455K
November 2024	$457K
October 2024	$454K
September 2024	$458K
August 2024	$457K
July 2024	$450K
June 2024	$446K
May 2024	$442K
April 2024	$437K
March 2024	$433K
February 2024	$422K
January 2024	$417K
2023
December 2023	$415K
November 2023	$425K
October 2023	$416K
September 2023	$422K
August 2023	$417K
July 2023	$419K
June 2023	$412K
May 2023	$406K
April 2023	$397K
March 2023	$389K
February 2023	$378K
January 2023	$375K
2022
December 2022	$374K
November 2022	$378K
October 2022	$380K
September 2022	$384K
August 2022	$390K
July 2022	$391K
June 2022	$389K
May 2022	$383K
April 2022	$375K
March 2022	$368K
February 2022	$350K
January 2022	$345K
2021
December 2021	$346K
November 2021	$346K
October 2021	$349K
September 2021	$351K
August 2021	$349K
July 2021	$346K
June 2021	$337K
May 2021	$309K
April 2021	$328K
March 2021	$317K
February 2021	$316K
January 2021	$277K
2020
December 2020	$282K
November 2020	$276K
October 2020	$276K
September 2020	$268K
August 2020	$245K
July 2020	$248K
June 2020	$245K
May 2020	$237K
April 2020	$227K
March 2020	$227K
February 2020	$241K
January 2020	$235K
2019
December 2019	$233K
November 2019	$232K
October 2019	$237K
September 2019	$238K
August 2019	$235K
July 2019	$235K
June 2019	$232K
May 2019	$234K
April 2019	$226K
March 2019	$233K
February 2019	$222K
January 2019	$218K
2018
December 2018	$216K
November 2018	$205K
October 2018	$212K
September 2018	$219K
August 2018	$220K
July 2018	$217K
June 2018	$216K
May 2018	$218K
April 2018	$223K
March 2018	$223K
February 2018	$215K
January 2018	$211K
2017
December 2017	$194K
November 2017	$203K
October 2017	$210K
September 2017	$218K
August 2017	$220K
July 2017	$218K
June 2017	$210K
May 2017	$211K
April 2017	$202K
March 2017	$200K
February 2017	$195K
January 2017	$203K
2016
December 2016	$200K
November 2016	$200K
October 2016	$202K
September 2016	$183K
August 2016	$178K

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	0.02	Single-Family Home	$485,000	06/15/26	3	1.5	1,460
9 John St, Helmetta, NJ	0.09	Single-Family Home	$78,934	02/20/26	3	2	1,870
37 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.04	Single-Family Home	$257,500	06/12/26	2	1	1,093
27 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.03	Single-Family Home	$343,000	02/05/26	3	1	1,056
12 Erickson Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.39	Single-Family Home	$149,825	10/07/25	2	2	767
1 Washington Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.06	Single-Family Home	$427,000	11/13/25	3	1	1,056
10 Ericson Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.39	Single-Family Home	$330,000	04/02/26	2	1.5	768
138 Main St, Helmetta, NJ	0.35	Single-Family Home	$500,000	01/30/26	4	2	1,736
13 High St, Helmetta, NJ	0.54	Single-Family Home	$505,000	08/13/26	2	2	1,491
10 Erickson Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.39	Single-Family Home	$330,000	04/08/26	2	2	768

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
42 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.02	$485,000	3	1.5	1,460	Recently Sold
37 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.04	$257,500	2	1	1,093	Recently Sold
31 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.02	$424,000	2	1.5	1,316	Off Market
27 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.03	$343,000	3	1	1,056	Recently Sold
43 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.07	$546,800	3	3	1,880	Off Market
1 Washington Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.06	$427,000	3	1	1,056	Recently Sold
19 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.07	$460,900	2	3.5	1,106	Off Market
15 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.09	$339,800	2	1	-	Off Market
57 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.18	$446,400	3	2	1,296	Off Market
111 Main St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.19	$492,000	3	2	1,522	Off Market
111 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.17	$494,600	3	1	1,008	Off Market
25 Pine View Ct, Monroe Township, NJ 08831	0.24	$1,143,000	5	2.5	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1907

Living Area

1,274 sqft

Price/Sqft

$374

About this House

Welcome to Helmetta! This is a single private home! It features a fenced in yard on a quiet street. There is a deck off the rear of the house which would be great for entertaining and letting children play! Walking distance to pet friendly park with tennis, basketball, lake, picnic area, jogging/walking path.
All new dishwasher, fridge, and stove. Washer/dryer hookups are provided in the laundry area. New flooring throughout the home which is easy to clean and life proof! Attic & Basement storage plus a coat closet.
Master bedroom has a walk in closet and a private master bath with oversized shower. Everything is new & freshly painted. Close to transportation, recreation and shopping.

Tenant pays utilities. 1 year lease automatically renews at the end of lease term unless tenant gives 45 days notice of intent to move.

36 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,274 sqft single-family home built in 1907. It last sold for $162,000 on Jun 5, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2021 with an asking price of $2,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 12, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $476,500, with a rent estimate of $3,218/month.

Home Details for 36 John St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

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: 4769 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 12, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Sep 10, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$2,400
Aug 23, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Aug 21, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$2,300
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Jun 25, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$2,200
Jun 21, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$2,200
Jun 5, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$162,000
Nov 19, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$170,000
Sep 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$170,000
Jun 29, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$233,208
May 31, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$238,168
Apr 5, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$237,996
Jun 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100 Price increased by 0%
Jun 25, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Nov 7, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$269,500
Aug 7, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$150,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$6,629	$195,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Helmetta

Last updated July 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
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Victoria Schapley
Prev. Resident
10mo 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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5y 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.
Resident
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
7y 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
7y 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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7y 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
Resident
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 36 John St

What is 36 John St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 36 John St in Helmetta, NJ is $476,500.
What is the price history for 36 John St?
36 John St in Helmetta, NJ last sold for $162,000 in June 2019.
Is Helmetta a buyer's or seller's market?
Helmetta is currently a seller'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 36 John St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 36 John St in Helmetta, NJ has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 36 John St?
The lot at 36 John St in Helmetta, NJ is about 0.11 acres (4,769 sq ft).