Rare opportunity in Metuchen! This move-in ready, well-maintained stone-front 1.5-story ranch with front porch sits on just under 1/3 acre of fenced, level property with an in-ground saltwater pool, large paver patio, and plenty of space for entertaining. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, heat and CAC (4 years), 2 fireplaces, a 2-car attached garage, and generator (5 years), this home is filled with value and charm. Additional features include a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and spacious eat-in kitchen with center island, granite counters, abundant cabinetry, separate dining area, pantry, and laundry closet. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level, while the second floor offers two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The full basement is completely sheet rocked and offers partially finished space with great potential. New exterior and storm doors, newer main-floor windows, and washer/dryer (1 year) complete this special home.
For sale
$975,000
42 Buchanan Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4beds
2,080sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.3 Acres Lot
$970,700 Zestimate®
$469/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
In-ground saltwater poolFront porchFormal dining roomSeparate dining areaAbundant cabinetryLaundry closetNewer main-floor windows
- 6 days |
- 3,283 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
ALESSANDRA L. HERZOG-CHERRY,
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE 732-548-5555
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2613286R
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 187.89
- Dimensions: 14.83 x 12.67
Bedroom 2
- Area: 165.64
- Dimensions: 14.83 x 11.17
Bedroom 3
- Area: 142.79
- Dimensions: 12.42 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Area: 130.03
- Dimensions: 12.58 x 10.33
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower, Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 154.71
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 11.75
Family room
- Length: 43
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
- Area: 406
- Dimensions: 28 x 14.5
Living room
- Area: 306.35
- Dimensions: 22.83 x 13.42
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Watersoftener Rented, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Attic, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Patio, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Fencing/Wall, Yard, Insulated Pane Windows
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 142.00 x 92.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
Details
- Parcel number: 09000040300023
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $469/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,371
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$970,700
$922,000 - $1.02M
$4,189/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $975,000$469/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2613286R Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,570 | $267,000 |
| 2024 | $18,570 +3.5% | $267,000 |
| 2023 | $17,948 +5.5% | $267,000 |
| 2022 | $17,011 +2.3% | $267,000 |
| 2021 | $16,621 | $267,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $267,000 |
| 2019 | $15,855 | $267,000 |
| 2018 | $15,855 +2.9% | $267,000 |
| 2017 | $15,406 +3.1% | $267,000 |
| 2016 | $14,946 +2.6% | $267,000 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $14,572 +2.1% | $264,900 |
| 2014 | $14,275 +2.7% | $264,900 |
| 2013 | $13,894 +2% | $264,900 |
| 2012 | $13,624 +4% | $264,900 |
| 2011 | $13,102 +3.6% | $264,900 |
| 2010 | $12,641 +5.8% | $264,900 +1.9% |
| 2009 | $11,944 | $260,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2004 | $9,256 | $260,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $260,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$6,218/mo
Principal & interest
$4739
Property taxes
$1479
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Campbell Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Edgar Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Metuchen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Metuchen
- 08840
- 42 Buchanan Rd
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