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$950,000

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Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
5,020 Sq. Ft.
Updated 12 days ago

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Welcome to 42 Margaret Drive, a spacious four-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial situated on a desirable fenced corner lot in Somerset. The generous floor plan features hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, a private home office, and a dramatic two-story family room with oversized windows and a gas fireplace. The kitchen offers stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and an eat-in area with sliding doors leading to the paver patio and backyard.Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath with a soaking tub and separate shower, along with three additional generously sized bedrooms and a main bath. The finished basement provides plenty of flexible space for entertaining, media areas, a home gym, bar, storage, and more. Additional features include NEWER ROOF mudroom/laundry room, lawn sprinkler system, dual-zone air conditioning, and an attached three-car garage. Conveniently located near shopping, major roadways, and everyday amenities, this home offers abundant space and plenty of potential to make it your own. ** Showings limited to 9/12-9/13 appointments and open houses **

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General

Price: $950,000
Taxes: $17,312 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Middlesex
MLS ID: 2704122R
Updated: 9/17/2026
Added to Site: 20 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Library/Office, Bath Half, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, Attic
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Gas, Gas
Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Living Room: 5,020 Sq. Ft.

Exterior

Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Enclosed Porch(es)
Deck/Patio: Porch, Patio, Enclosed

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Concrete, 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Parking: Concrete, 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Location

County: Somerset

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Heating Type: Zoned, Radiant, Forced Air

Utilities

Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Underground Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
Basement Desc.: Finished, Other Room(s), Recreation Room
Roof: Asphalt
Stories/Levels: 2
Square Feet: 5,020
Year Built: 2000

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,522
Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Corner Lot, Level
Zoning: R40
Lot Description: Near Shopping, Corner Lot, Level

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $17,312
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 800084010003618

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Schools

Schools serving 42 Margaret Dr

School District:Franklin Township School District, Franklin Township, NJ

Name	Grades	Distance
MacAfee Elementary School 53 Macafee Road, Franklin Township, NJ 08873	PK-5	1.4 mi
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School 130 Highland Avenue, Franklin Township, NJ 08873	PK-5	2.9 mi
Sampson G Smith School 1649 Amwell Road, Franklin Township, NJ 08873	6-8	0.5 mi
Franklin Twp High School 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Franklin Township, NJ 08873	9-12	2.4 mi

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Price & Sales History for 42 Margaret Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/12/2026

Listed

$950,000

15.85%

MLS

8/29/2022

Sold

$820,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 42 Margaret Dr

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$17,312

11%

$1,075,500

8%

2024

$15,628

5%

$995,500

16%

2023

$14,892

14%

$859,600

11%

2022

$13,053

—

$771,200

20%

2022

$13,053

-8%

$640,500

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2021

$14,187

—

$640,500

-1%

2021

$14,187

-2%

$645,500

4%

2018

$14,433

5%

$620,500

5%

2017

$13,733

-1%

$588,400

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2016

$13,833

1%

$588,400

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2015

$13,739

-6%

$588,400

-7%

2019

$14,629

10%

$635,500

8%

2013

$13,326

—

$588,400

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42 Margaret Drive, Somerset County, NJ 08873 (MLS# 2704122R) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 42 Margaret Drive is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on September 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 42 Margaret Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Somerset County? You can browse all Somerset County real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

42 Margaret Dr Somerset County, NJ 08873