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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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42 Melrose Dr,Chester, NJ 07930

42 Melrose DrChesterNJ07930

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    42 Melrose Dr,Chester, NJ 07930
    42 Melrose DrChesterNJ07930
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Pristine home on a 2 acre lot within the quiet serenity of Chester Twp. This 8 room home has a large living room which opens to a spacious DR. Both bathed in natural light. The renovated kitchen would please any Food Network afficionado. Three bedrooms and 2 full baths complete this level. The expansive deck and screened porch/sunroom with teakwood accents are perfect for summer entertaining. The lower level boasts a huge updated family room with wood burning fireplace, laundry room and utility space. All this on a level 2 acre lot in Chester Twp. Septic system replaced in 2017. Rear yard is fenced for the benefit of your four legged family members. Furnace is brand new and energy efficient. This one is a pleasure to show. Even the most discerning buyers will NOT be disappointed,

Full Property Details for 42 Melrose Dr

General

  • Price: $785,000
  • Taxes: $10,013 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4017805
  • Updated: 4/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • 1st Floor/Level 1: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Living Room, Sunroom
  • Street Level: Family Room, Media Room, Utility Room
  • Interior Features: Bar-Dry
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1: 15 x 12, First
  • Bedroom 2: 14 x 11, First
  • Bedroom 3: 14 x 11, First

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 22 x 17, First
  • Family Room: 20 x 13, Ground
  • Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 15 x 12, First
  • Dining Room: 12 x 12, First
  • Sunroom: 24 x 12, First
  • Media Room: 14 x 8, Ground
  • Other Room 3: Ground
  • Laundry Room: 14 x 12, Ground

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Metal Fence, Storage Shed
  • Color: beige

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Uncovered Spaces: 6
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage

Location

  • County: Morris
  • Driving Directions: Route 124 to Oakdale to Melrose or Dover Chester Rd. to North to Oakdale to Melrose.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Bragg
  • Middle School: Blackriver
  • High School: W.M.Mendham

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic 3 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Water: Well
  • Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Year Built: 1968

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2
  • Lot Size: 1.9972 AC
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop
  • Lot Description: Corner

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $395,000
  • Land Assmt: $199,900
  • Tax Amount: $10,013
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Disclosures: Yes
  • APN: 2307-00033-0003-00007-0000-
  • Block: 33.03
  • Lot Number: 7

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Schools serving 42 Melrose Dr

School Districts:Chester Township School District, West Morris Regional School District
NameGradesDistance
Bragg Elementary School
250 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930
3-51 mi
Dickerson Elementary School
250 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930
PK-21 mi
Black River Middle School
133 Rt. 513 - North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
6-80.7 mi
West Morris Mendham High School
65 East Main Street, Mendham Township, NJ 07945
9-125.1 mi
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Details
Price
Change
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4/01/2026
Listed
$785,000
74.44%
MLS
1/05/2017
Sold
$450,000
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Tax History for 42 Melrose Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,246
5%
$395,000
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2022
$9,753
3%
$395,000
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2021
$9,500
3%
$395,000
—
2018
$9,247
-1%
$395,000
—
2019
$9,330
1%
$395,000
—
2017
$9,211
1%
$395,000
—
2016
$9,164
1%
$395,000
—
2015
$9,049
1%
$395,000
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2013
$8,951
—
$395,000
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42 Melrose Dr, Chester, NJ 07930 (MLS# 4017805) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 42 Melrose Dr is currently listed for $785,000 and was received on April 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 42 Melrose Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chester? You can browse all Chester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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