Country charm meets peaceful lake living in the desirable Lake Nelson area. This beautifully maintained home is nestled in a quiet, serene neighborhood and backs directly to a wooded area, offering exceptional privacy and a natural setting where wildlife roam. Just a short distance away, residents enjoy access to tennis courts and Lake Nelson, a local favorite for summer relaxation and winter ice skating. Inside, the home welcomes you with warm hardwood flooring throughout the living and dining room combination and a fully functional wood-burning fireplace that creates a cozy gathering space. Stunning floor-to-ceiling tempered glass windows installed in 2022 fill the home with natural light, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The eat-in kitchen provides a bright and comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. The first floor features an oversized bedroom and a full bathroom, offering convenient main-level living, while the second floor includes two additional bedrooms and a laundry area. The fully fenced backyard provides plenty of room for relaxation, entertaining, or pets, and the former porte-cochre has been thoughtfully converted into a versatile additional room perfect for a home gym, office, or flex space. Numerous recent updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof installed in 2022, a high-efficiency furnace and central A/C system installed in 2022 with a 10-year warranty, a 2024 tankless hot water heater, a new chimney with liner and cap, and updated doors throughout the home. The electrical system was upgraded in 2022 and the property boasts an owned water treatment system. With central air, forced air heating, modern upgrades, and a peaceful wooded backdrop, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and outdoor lifestyle in the highly sought-after Lake Nelson community. Centrally located to all major highways and shopping centers. Minutes from Randolphville Elementary school and Rutgers University. This special home will not last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
10,001 sq ftLot Size
$415Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by SHERRY TAMASCO• KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
Est. $2,258 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 138 Woodland Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CJMLS #2611590R
May 27, 2026
Sold
$560,000
$415/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 4, 2026
Listed
$538,800
$400/sq ft
Mar 29, 2026
Coming Soon
$538,800
$400/sq ft
CJMLS #2205854R
Feb 28, 2022
Sold
$390,000
$289/sq ft
Jan 4, 2022
Delisted
—
Oct 31, 2021
Listed
$399,000
$296/sq ft
Oct 28, 2021
Coming Soon
$399,000
$296/sq ft
+22
Yes, you can have it all! This cozy, peaceful 3 bedroom 1 bath country house with its large, private, woodsy backyard will have you feeling like you are on vacation all year round. Enjoy all the amenities of nearby Lake Nelson - fishing from the dock, taking your canoe out on the water and Byrne Park - with tennis, basketball, hockey and a brand new playground. Step into an open-concept kitchen with an abundance of drawer/cabinet space plus pantry and butcher block breakfast/food prep & mobile storage island. Cozy up in the living room by the brick wall fireplace and enjoy the changing seasons through a full wall of windows overlooking the park-like backyard. Entertain in the adjoining dining area with glass door to the outdoor deck, where you have the option to enjoy your meals. Large master bedroom has a full wall of closet space and an alcove that can be used as a home office, changing area, zen space or nursery. The updated, oversized bathroom hosts a relaxing jacuzzi tub. Two spacious rooms upstairs can be used as bedrooms, office, arts and craft space or nursery. Extra bonus: Versatile, insulated potting shed with skylight and rolling door that opens to the backyard is a gardeners delight- an artists studio space- a craftsman's workspace and provides plenty of extra storage space. All this with convenient, easy access to NYC via train, local restaurants, shopping, and Rutgers University. Yes, you can have it all! Showings begin 10/31/21.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,135 (+9.3%)
$320,000 + $162,500
$482,500
2024
$7,441 (−1.0%)
$283,700 + $167,500
$451,200
2023
$7,518 (+10.2%)
$183,000 + $197,400
$380,400
2022
$6,820 (+3.9%)
$183,000 + $176,700
$359,700
2021
$6,565 (+2.8%)
$183,000 + $121,200
$304,200
2020
$6,385 (−5.4%)
$183,000 + $108,500
$291,500
2019
$6,746 (+6.6%)
$173,000 + $111,500
$284,500
2018
$6,325 (+6.2%)
$173,000 + $111,500
$284,500
2017
$5,953 (−2.2%)
$173,000 + $104,900
$277,900
2016
$6,089 (+4.0%)
$133,000 + $93,900
$226,900
2014
$5,854 (+2.3%)
$133,000 + $93,900
$226,900
2013
$5,720 (+5.2%)
$133,000 + $93,900
$226,900
2011
$5,435 (+10.9%)
$28,000 + $56,100
$84,100
2010
$4,903 (+1.4%)
$28,000 + $56,100
$84,100
2009
$4,836
$28,000 + $56,100
$84,100
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
10,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,349
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1707902 00044 01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Dining Room Information
Dining Room: No
Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen