Exceptional value and instant equity potential in the prestigious Arrowhead section of North Edison. Situated on a sprawling, nearly one-acre level lot with ideal northeast exposure, this custom 6,000-square-foot brick-front colonial estate features a grand two-story open foyer with a dual bridal staircase, 9-foot ceilings, and hardwood flooring spanning throughout the entire residence. The main level is designed for effortless entertaining, highlighting an expansive formal living room, banquet-sized dining room, an open family room with a fireplace, and a light-filled sunroom with soaring cathedral ceilings. The chef's kitchen features a massive center island, a walk-in pantry, electric radiant heated floors, and immediate access to a first-floor laundry room and an en-suite main-level bedroom. Upstairs, the primary retreat features a tray ceiling, dual walk-in closets, a spa bath with cathedral ceilings, and a two-sided gas fireplace opening into an adjoining private study/sitting room. In total, all 5 bedrooms include their own dedicated walk-in closets and attached private en-suite bathrooms (7.5 total baths throughout), complemented by a convenient second-floor laundry. The massive fully finished basement extends the living space with rich hardwood flooring, baseboard heating, a full bath, a study room, a playroom, and extensive recreation areas. Equipped with a 3-car side-entry garage, 3-zone central forced air heating and cooling, electric radiant heat in the kitchen and bathrooms, public water, public sewer, and natural gas. The expansive grounds boast a paver patio with ample space for an in-ground swimming pool. Unbeatable commuter connectivity under 3 miles to Metuchen Station on the Northeast Corridor line for direct NYC transit, with seamless access to Route 27, I-287, the Garden State Parkway, and the vibrant Oak Tree Road dining and shopping district. Offered strictly in "as-is" condition, requiring only minor cosmetic touch-ups, and subject to third-party lender approvalrepresenting an extraordinary price-per-square-foot opportunity well below North Edison luxury market replacement value.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$316Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by ADITYA KAVERIA• BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH
Pumptown, located between Livingston Avenue and the Raritan River, is a campus-adjacent and residential Rutgers University-Livingston Campus neighborhood with wooded edges and a commuter-minded layout. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Livingston Student Center plaza, where coffee counters, study nooks, and event foot traffic set the daily rhythm. Rutgers Cinema, the Livingston Student Center, and the Rutgers University Ecological Preserve act as familiar anchors for screenings, campus gatherings, and quiet trails. Architecture leans toward mid-century academic buildings and apartment-style housing framed by broad lawns. Side paths and bus stops stitch together classrooms, recreation, and green space. The pace shifts with the academic calendar, but the landscape stays consistently park-like.
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Market insights
21 Southfield Rd · $1,900,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,900,000
Median sale price in this area is $563,834. (70% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished full basement with full bath and interior access
Gas fireplace
Bathrooms
7 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard, radiant, and forced-air heating
Zoned cooling
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Attached built-in garage with 3 spaces
Open parking
Asphalt parking
Parking accommodates 3 cars deep
Construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Electricity and solar
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