42 Buchanan Road, Metuchen NJ 08840, 1209 - Metuchen, NJ 08840

$1,116,000
4
BD
2
BA
2,080
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,116,000
List Price
$975,000
Closing Date
May 18, 2026
Days on Market
39
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
2613286R
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Living Area
2,080
Lot Size (Acres)
0.2999
Style
Other, Ranch
Year Built
1957

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.

Additional Information

Area
1209 - Metuchen
Subdivision
Clive
Basement Desc
Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Floors
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate
Taxes
$19,371
Subdivision
Clive
Pool Desc
In Ground
Exterior
Barbecue, Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Patio, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Fencing/Wall, Yard, Insulated Pane Windows
Lot Size
13,064
Parking Driveway
2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description
Near Shopping, Near Train
Water
Public
Basement
Yes
Levels
1
Heat Fuel
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Kitchen
Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Fireplace Desc
Wood Burning
Water Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior
Watersoftener Rented, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Attic, None
Garage Capacity
2
Rooms
9
Roof
Asphalt
Stories
1
Show Address
Yes

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