Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/09/2026
Listed
$975,000
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MLS
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 42 Buchanan Rd
General
- Price: $975,000
- Taxes: $1,937,085 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2613286R
- Updated: Today (4/9/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Water Softener (Owned), Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Attic, None
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 2,080 Sq. Ft.
Additional Information
- Pool Description: In-Ground, In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Barbecue, Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Patio, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Fencing/Wall, Yard, Insulated Windows
- Deck/Patio: Porch, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Parking: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Direction Faces: West
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other, Ranch
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,080
- Year Built: 1957
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2999
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,064
- Lot Dimensions: 142.00 x 92.00
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train
- Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,937,085
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 9000040300023
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Schools
Schools serving 42 Buchanan Rd
School District:Metuchen Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Campbell Elementary School 24 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 1-4 | 0.6 mi |
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | PK-K | 1.1 mi |
Edgar Middle School 49 Brunswick Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 5-8 | 1.5 mi |
Metuchen High School 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 42 Buchanan Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 42 Buchanan Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$18,570
3%
$267,000
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2023
$17,948
6%
$267,000
—
2022
$17,011
96%
$267,000
—
2022
$8,700
-48%
$267,000
—
2021
$16,602
34%
$267,000
—
2021
$12,374
-22%
$267,000
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2018
$15,860
—
$267,000
—
2019
$15,919
1%
$267,000
—
2017
$15,809
3%
$267,000
—
2016
$15,406
3%
$267,000
1%
2015
$14,946
5%
$264,900
—
2013
$14,275
—
$264,900
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42 Buchanan Road, Metuchen, NJ 08840 (MLS# 2613286R) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 42 Buchanan Road is currently listed for $975,000 and was received on April 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 42 Buchanan Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Metuchen? You can browse all Metuchen real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.