$1,116,000
SOLD MAY 18, 2026

42 Buchanan Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840

Metuchen Area
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,080 Sq Ft
0.3 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 18, 2026

$537 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Attic
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alessandra Herzog-Cherry

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE Listed on: 04/09/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,371

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 13,064 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 142.00 x 92.00
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Workshop
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Clive Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,371

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

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
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub Shower, Stall Shower
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 130.027777777
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 142.791666666
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Watersoftener Rented, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Attic, None
  • Living Area: 2080
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Patio, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Fencing/Wall, Yard, Insulated Pane Windows
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • 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: 19371
  • Tax Year: 2025

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Metuchen, NJ

  • Corinne Quinn Real Estate Agent - COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    Corinne Quinn

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (973) 240-5639

    69 Total Sales

    1 in Metuchen

    $705,000 Price

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    Rosie McGeehan

    Responds Quickly

    Exit Realty Jersey Shore

    (848) 301-2515

    93 Total Sales

    3 in Metuchen

    $450,000 Price Range

    Rosie McGeehan
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  • Raul Cabrera Real Estate Agent - CAPC Brokerage, LLC

    Raul Cabrera

    CAPC Brokerage, LLC

    (551) 205-8420

    92 Total Sales

    1 in Metuchen

    $405,000 Price

    Raul Cabrera
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  • Tamayo Oppenheimer Real Estate Agent - Silver and Oak Realty

    Tamayo Oppenheimer

    Silver and Oak Realty

    (201) 397-1021

    119 Total Sales

    2 in Metuchen

    $490,000 Price Range

    Tamayo Oppenheimer
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  • Chiquita Pittman Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX First Realty

    Chiquita Pittman

    RE/MAX First Realty

    (908) 663-1140

    97 Total Sales

    1 in Metuchen

    $630,000 Price

    Chiquita Pittman
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  • Donna Stralkus Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX FIRST REALTY

    Donna Stralkus

    RE/MAX FIRST REALTY

    (732) 532-2105

    30 Total Sales

    1 in Metuchen

    $303,000 Price

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/18/2026 05/18/26 Sold $1,116,000 +14.5% $537 / Sq Ft
04/09/2026 04/09/26 For Sale $975,000 -- $469 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $19,371 $267,000 $120,000 $147,000
2025 $18,570 $267,000 $120,000 $147,000
2024 $17,948 $267,000 $120,000 $147,000
2023 $17,948 $267,000 $120,000 $147,000
2022 $16,602 $267,000 $120,000 $147,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2613286R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00004-03-00023

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

42 Buchanan Rd, Metuchen, NJ

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