Sold165d on market
12 Buchanan Rd
Metuchen, NJ, 08840 • 08840 • Middlesex County
$875,000
$419/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
2,090Sqft
0.3 acLot
1957Built
Property DNA
Ranch, Custom Home Style
Built 1957 · 69 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Gas
2-Car Garage
2 Car Width · 2 Cars Deep · Asphalt · Garage · Attached · Garage Door Opener
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
55 views
People checking out this listing
165 days on market
Established listing
$419/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1957
A rare find in Metuchen, built in 1956, this classic mid-century modern ranch has been lovingly cared for by the original owners and is now ready for its next chapter. Perfectly situated close to town and the high school, this home offers a lifestyle of convenience with a one-of-a-kind design. Inside, you'll find sun-drenched living spaces, including a family room with oversized windows and a unique enclosed hot tub room that brings the outdoors in. With 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spacious full basement, there's plenty of room to make the home truly your own. Step outside to your private backyard retreat a quiet, tree-lined yard centered around a stunning in-ground gunite swimming pool ideal for summer entertaining and creating lasting memories. While some updating will unlock its full potential, this home offers a rare opportunity to transform a true original into a showcase property, blending mid-century character with modern touches.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,484/month
Principal & Interest$4,318
Property Tax$875
Insurance$292
Down payment20% ($175,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $700,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1957
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.30 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch, Custom Home
Year built1957
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking2 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished, Full, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
Fireplaces1
Lot0.30 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08840
ZoningR1
Annual tax$17,208
Parcel090000400000300027
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Entrance Foyer
Kitchen
4 Bedrooms
Living Room
Bath Full
Bath Main
Other Room(s)
Dining Room
Family Room
Attic
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas
Exterior Features
Exterior
Lawn Sprinklers
Patio
Parking
2 Car Width
2 Cars Deep
Asphalt
Garage
Attached
Garage Door Opener
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Level
Pool Features
In Ground
Utilities
Underground Utilities
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
First1st Floor
Dining Room
Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market165
Est. value$887,500
Est. rent$4,047/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$419
On marketSep 5, 2025
PostedNov 4, 2025
Last sold$875,000
MLS updatedOct 27, 2025
Tour days6
Views55
How are the schools in Metuchen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Metuchen, NJ, 08840
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 27, 2025Sold$875,000$419All Jersey MLS
Sep 20, 2025Pending Sale$875,000$419GSMLS
Sep 20, 2025Contingent$875,000$419All Jersey MLS
Sep 5, 2025Listed For Sale$875,000$419All Jersey MLS
Sold$875,000
Oct 27, 2025•$419/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$875,000
Sep 20, 2025•$419/sqft•GSMLS
Contingent$875,000
Sep 20, 2025•$419/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$875,000
Sep 5, 2025•$419/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$17,805$256,000
Apr 11, 2024$17,805$256,000
Apr 11, 2023$17,208$256,000
Apr 11, 2022$16,310$256,000
Apr 11, 2021$15,936$256,000
Apr 11, 2020—$256,000
Apr 11, 2019$14,956$256,000
Apr 11, 2018$14,956$256,000
Apr 11, 2017$14,521$256,000
Apr 11, 2016$14,194$256,000
Apr 11, 2015$13,822$256,000
Apr 11, 2014$13,535$255,800
Apr 11, 2013$13,167$255,800
Apr 11, 2012$12,906$255,800
Apr 11, 2011$12,402$255,800
Apr 11, 2010$11,957$255,800
Apr 11, 2009$11,502$255,800
Apr 11, 2008—$255,800
Apr 11, 2007—$255,800
Apr 11, 2006—$255,800
Apr 11, 2005—$255,800
Apr 11, 2004$8,856$255,800
Apr 11, 2003—$255,800
Apr 11, 2002—$255,800
Apr 11, 2001—$255,800
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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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