NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Plainfield Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated Value: $487,832

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,416 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to George Olmezer Memorial Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

A fabulous rental home in the heart of Metuchen. Perfect location close to everything - schools, parks, restaurants an transportation. Hardwood and tile throughout the main living area. The property has a backyard to entertain and easy to maintain. Showing starts on 06/14/2021.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Carla Elfeld

DIAMOND REALTY ASSOCIATES, INC Listed on: 06/14/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 5,009

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 1,416 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Fenced
  • Property is near public transit and shops

Community Details

  • Association fees include water
  • Metuchen Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, hot water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months,2(+) Year Lease
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Hot Water

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Lot Size: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Subdivision Name: Metuchen
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1922
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave Oven, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Family Room, None
  • Living Area: 1416
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Fencing/Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiators-Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • HOA Rent Includes: Water
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: Restricted i.e. size
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Rented -- -- --
06/14/2021 06/14/21 For Rent $2,750 -- --
Source: All Jersey MLS

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
2023 $7,046 $119,000 $65,500 $53,500
2022 $7,025 $119,000 $65,500 $53,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carla Elfeld

    Landlord's Agent in 2021

    Carla Elfeld

    DIAMOND REALTY ASSOCIATES, INC

    (732) 548-1900

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Carla Elfeld
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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2118469R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 05-00242-0000-00025-01

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

42 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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