$875,000
SOLD OCT 27, 2025

12 Buchanan Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$419 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 5-minute walk to George Olmezer Memorial Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

A rare find in Metuchen, built in 1956, this classic mid-century modern ranch has been lovingly cared for by the original owners and is now ready for its next chapter. Perfectly situated close to town and the high school, this home offers a lifestyle of convenience with a one-of-a-kind design. Inside, you'll find sun-drenched living spaces, including a family room with oversized windows and a unique enclosed hot tub room that brings the outdoors in. With 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spacious full basement, there's plenty of room to make the home truly your own. Step outside to your private backyard retreat a quiet, tree-lined yard centered around a stunning in-ground gunite swimming pool ideal for summer entertaining and creating lasting memories. While some updating will unlock its full potential, this home offers a rare opportunity to transform a true original into a showcase property, blending mid-century character with modern touches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maggy Cook

BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH Listed on: 09/05/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,208

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 142.00 x 92.00
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,090 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Clive Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,208

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2999
  • Lot Size: 142.00 x 92.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Clive Hills
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Custom Home
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Custom Home
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Master Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms, Living Room, Bath Full, Bath Main, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Attic, None
  • Living Area: 2090
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13064
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17208
  • Tax Year: 2023

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Sold $875,000 0.0% $419 / Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $875,000 -- $419 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2022 $15,936 $256,000 $118,500 $137,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maggy Cook

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Maggy Cook

    BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH

    (732) 718-4256

    31 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2603559R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00004-03-00027

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

12 Buchanan Rd, Metuchen, NJ

This home is located at 12 Buchanan Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840 and is currently priced at $875,000, approximately $418 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 12 Buchanan Rd is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Campbell Elementary School, Edgar Middle School, and Metuchen High School.

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