This home's estimate is 37.4% higher than the average sale price ($810K) of 6 comparable homes.
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42 Buchanan Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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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.

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Est. $2,988 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 42 Buchanan Rd
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- Tax History
$537/sq ft
$469/sq ft
$117/sq ft
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Property details
Parking
- Parking / Garage Information
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- Has Open Parking
- Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
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- Bedroom 3 Information
- Bedroom Width: 11.17
- Bedroom Length: 14.83
- Bedroom Area: 165.64
- Bedroom 4 Information
- Bedroom Width: 11.5
- Bedroom Length: 12.42
- Bedroom Area: 142.79
- Bedroom 5 Information
- Bedroom Width: 10.33
- Bedroom Length: 12.58
- Bedroom Area: 130.03
- Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Level: First
- Master Bedroom Width: 12.67
- Master Bedroom Length: 14.83
- Master Bedroom Area: 187.89
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room: Yes
- Dining Room Width: 11.75
- Dining Room Length: 13.17
- Dining Room Area: 154.71
- Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
- Family Room Information
- Family Room Width: 258
- Family Room Length: 43
- Living Room Information
- Living Room Width: 13.42
- Living Room Length: 22.83
- Living Room Area: 306.35
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Width: 14.5
- Kitchen Length: 28
- Kitchen Area: 406
- Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
- Basement Information
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate
- Stories Total: 1
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
- Interior Features: Watersoftener Rented, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Attic, None
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Barbecue, Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Patio, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Fencing/Wall, Yard, Insulated Pane Windows
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
- Roof: Asphalt
- Pool Information
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2999
- Lot Size Dimensions: 142.00 x 92.00
- Lot Size Area: 0.2999
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Has Property Attached: No
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented, Gas Water Heater
- Restrictions YN: false
- Building Information
- Building Area Total: 2,080
- Levels: Two
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Annual Amount: $19,371
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating: Forced Air
Location
- Location Details
- Direction Faces: West
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 2,080
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 0.3 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1957
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 0900004 0300023
Other
- Listing Information
- Age: 0
- Service: Garbage Included In Tax
- Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Public 1-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
Exceptional sunlight
SunscoreThere appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Home values near 42 Buchanan Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2423 Sq. Ft. | $1,135,319 |
- Beds | - Baths | 2960 Sq. Ft. | $1,580,890 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $940,787 |
- Beds | - Baths | 3069 Sq. Ft. | $1,026,634 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | - Baths | 1642 Sq. Ft. | $959,045 |
- Beds | - Baths | 2880 Sq. Ft. | $1,020,733 |
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