$1,687,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2025

29 Lexington Dr Metuchen, NJ 08840

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Recently Sold

16% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Property is near public transit
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2025

Every now and again, the perfect home comes along, and this stunning property is just that - a beautifully designed space that combines modern comforts with timeless elegance, making it the ideal place to call home. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with a full basement and 2 car side entry garage situated on a generous half acre lot. This exceptional custom home has undergone an extensive renovation and expansion, featuring a fully updated kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, and a charming eating area. The home also boasts a newly added family room, an expanded and refined formal dining room, and a transformed primary suite with a luxurious bath addition, including a walk-in closet and steam shower. Further enhancing the living experience, all bathrooms have been elegantly renovated, and the newly finished basement, complete with a secondary staircase, provides ample space for entertainment and relaxation. Other features include custom moldings and window treatments throughout, recessed lighting, and gleaming hardwood floors that add warmth and elegance to each room. The expansive backyard is truly an oasis, showcasing a 20'x40' inground pool, and paver patio, complemented by professionally landscaped grounds and a 16-zone sprinkler system for effortless maintenance. This is more than just a home, it's a lifestyle. Ideally situated with easy access to major highways, top-rated schools, and just minutes from Metuchen's award-winning downtown and NJ Transit, offering express service to NYC. **Sellers giving buyers a 1 year AHS Shield Plus home warranty that includes the pool at closing.** Don't miss this rare opportunity! Showings begin on 3/29.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherry Tamasco

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Listed on: 03/29/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,174

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 228.00 x 100.00
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Beacon Hill Sec 02 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,174

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5234
  • Lot Size: 228.00 x 100.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Beacon Hill Sec 02
  • Architectural Style: Custom Home
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Structure Type: Custom Home
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub Shower, Stall Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Two Sinks, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Water Filter, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Stall Shower
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Full, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Drapes-See Remarks, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Filter, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Second, 3 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Third, Storage, Den/Study, Additional Bath, Other Room(s)
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Screen/Storm Window, Blinds, Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Dead - End Street, Near Public Transit
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Curbs, Screen/Storm Window, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200 Amp(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22799
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21174
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Redshaw Matthew J and Redshaw Brenda F
Bought by
Barth Sharon
Seller's Agent
Sherry Tamasco
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,687,000
Premium/Discount to List
$237,000
16.34%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,416,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$270,997
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-45.33%
Original Mortgage
$843,500
Outstanding Balance
$841,200
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$574,803

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1995
Sold by
Butler James
Bought by
Redshaw Matthew and Redshaw Brenda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
9.13%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,679,647 None Listed On Document
Deed $300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $843,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $1,687,000 +16.3% --
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $1,450,000 -- --
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
2025 $21,908 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2024 $21,174 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2023 $21,174 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2022 $20,069 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2021 $14,620 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2020 $19,350 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2019 $18,780 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2018 $18,711 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2017 $18,651 $315,000 $114,000 $201,000
2016 $18,118 $314,000 $114,000 $200,000
2015 $17,659 $313,000 $114,000 $199,000
2014 $17,147 $311,700 $113,200 $198,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2510266R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00126-0000-00064