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For sale

$525,000

Est. $3,789/mo —

•

1,380

sq ft

72 Orchard Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846

About this home

Opportunity awaits in the highly sought-after Hazelwood section of Middlesex! This charming ranch is situated on an oversized .435-acre lot and offers tremendous potential for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create their dream home. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a full unfinished basement, this property provides the perfect canvas for renovation, expansion, or customization. Enjoy expansive yard space and a premier location close to parks, schools, shopping, and major commuter routes. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this rare opportunity. Home is being sold strictly as-is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$380Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by DAVID WYLDE • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Listing updated: Nov 11, 2026 at 07:33am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CJMLS #2707686R

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$3,789 per month

Principal and interest$2,865

Property taxes

$832

HOA dues

Home insurance

$92

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hazelwood Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Von E Mauger Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Middlesex High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

72 Orchard Rd · $525,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 73 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 0% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $546,217. (4% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Full basement with interior and exterior entrances, storage space, and utility room
Attic
Wood-burning fireplace

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Galley kitchen
Separate dining area
Dishwasher, gas range/oven, refrigerator, oven

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater

Flooring
Vinyl/linoleum and wood flooring

Heating & cooling
Baseboard hot-water heating
Wall-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 72 Orchard Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,985 (+3.5%)

$173,600 + $297,400

$471,000

2024

$9,649 (+5.0%)

$173,600 + $297,400

$471,000

2023

$9,187 (−7.0%)

$173,600 + $243,400

$417,000

2022

$9,881 (+2.6%)

$173,600 + $243,400

$417,000

2021

$9,629 (+2.3%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2020

$9,413 (+2.8%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2019

$9,158 (+3.1%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2018

$8,880 (+2.8%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2017

$8,635 (+3.4%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2016

$8,350 (+4.2%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2014

$8,017 (+2.8%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2013

$7,796 (+3.2%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2011

$7,551 (+3.7%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2010

$7,283 (+0.6%)

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

2009

$7,243

$40,900 + $59,000

$99,900

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

119 ft.

Lot depth

160 ft.

Lot size

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,380

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,380

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1000079 00024 01

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Redfin Estimate for 72 Orchard Rd

$526,518

$1,518 over list price of $525K

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