For SaleOpen House1d on marketOpen House
42 Buchanan Rd
Metuchen, NJ, 08840 • 08840 • Middlesex County
$975,000
$469/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
2,080Sqft
0.3 acLot
1957Built
Property DNA
Other, Ranch Style
Built 1957 · 69 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch · Patio
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning
2-Car Garage
2 Car Width · Asphalt · Garage · Attached · Garage Door Opener
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
1d on Market
Listed Apr 9, 2026
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$469/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1957
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights in-ground saltwater pool, front porch, and formal dining room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,133/month
Principal & Interest$4,833
Property Tax$975
Insurance$325
Down payment20% ($195,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.31% rate · 30yr fixed · $780,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1957
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.30 Acres
Days on Zillow1 Day
Price/sqft$469
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleOther, Ranch
Year built1957
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
Fireplaces2
FencingFencing/Wall
Lot0.30 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08840
ZoningR1
Annual tax$1,937,085
Parcel090000400000300023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Watersoftener Owned
Entrance Foyer
2 Bedrooms
Kitchen
Living Room
Bath Full
Other Room(s)
Dining Room
Attic
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Free-Standing Freezer
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Water Softener Owned
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Laminate
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Windows
Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
Exterior
Barbecue
Lawn Sprinklers
Open Porch(es)
Patio
Door(s)-Storm/Screen
Fencing/Wall
Yard
Insulated Pane Windows
Parking
2 Car Width
Asphalt
Garage
Attached
Garage Door Opener
Patio & Porch
Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Near Train
Pool Features
In Ground
Utilities
Cable Connected
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
First14.833333333×12.666666666 ft187.889 sqft
1st Floor
Bedroom2
14.833333333×11.166666666 ft165.639 sqft
Bedroom3
12.416666666×11.5 ft142.792 sqft
Bedroom4
12.583333333×10.333333333 ft130.028 sqft
Bathroom
Tub ShowerStall Shower
Dining Room
13.166666666×11.75 ft154.708 sqft
Formal Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market1
Est. value$974,200
Est. rent$4,189/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$469
On marketApr 9, 2026
PostedApr 9, 2026
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,092
Favorites86
How are the schools in Metuchen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Metuchen, NJ, 08840
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$975,000$469All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$975,000
Apr 9, 2026•$469/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$18,570$267,000
Apr 10, 2024$18,570$267,000
Apr 10, 2023$17,948$267,000
Apr 10, 2022$17,011$267,000
Apr 10, 2021$16,621$267,000
Apr 10, 2020—$267,000
Apr 10, 2019$15,855$267,000
Apr 10, 2018$15,855$267,000
Apr 10, 2017$15,406$267,000
Apr 10, 2016$14,946$267,000
Apr 10, 2015$14,572$264,900
Apr 10, 2014$14,275$264,900
Apr 10, 2013$13,894$264,900
Apr 10, 2012$13,624$264,900
Apr 10, 2011$13,102$264,900
Apr 10, 2010$12,641$264,900
Apr 10, 2009$11,944$260,000
Apr 10, 2008—$260,000
Apr 10, 2007—$260,000
Apr 10, 2006—$260,000
Apr 10, 2005—$260,000
Apr 10, 2004$9,256$260,000
Apr 10, 2003—$260,000
Apr 10, 2002—$260,000
Apr 10, 2001—$260,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Metuchen, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby neighborhoods
Radio SectionSoutheast Quadrant
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
08840
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