Beautifully maintained Cape Cod/Split-Level offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and thoughtful updates! This move-in ready home features newly refinished hardwood floors, a spacious living room with a stone fireplace, and an updated kitchen with cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and generous counter space. The finished basement, renovated in 2018, provides additional living space, laundry, and storage, while the upper level offers 3 bedrooms, living/dining room. Second level provides 4th bedroom as well as very large attic space. Major improvements include a new sewer line (2018), roof (2017), and multiple mini-split A/C units (2022). Enjoy your own private backyard retreat with mature shade trees, professional landscaping, covered porch, expansive paver patio, fenced yard, attached garage, and paved driveway. You will love the plethora of perenial flowers and bushes that the owner has put many years in to building and curating. Conveniently located just minutes from Menlo Park Mall, NJ Transit, Metropark, major highways, shopping, restaurants, parks, and schools, this home combines classic character with modern updates in an outstanding commuter location. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!
For sale
$589,900
21 McGuire St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4beds
1,282sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
5,201 Square Feet Lot
$589,600 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchen with cabinetryAttached garagePaved drivewayProfessional landscapingCovered porchNewly refinished hardwood floorsVery large attic space
- 24 days |
- 2,178 |
- 130 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
CRAIG METZ,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 908-879-4900
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2618472R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Family room
- Area: 360
- Length: 24
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Not Eat-in Kitchen
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Living room
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 24 x 15
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Zoned, Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 1 Bedroom, Attic, Storage, Other Room(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished, Den, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,282
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two, Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,201 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 25003520400006
- Zoning: R-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod, Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,239
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$589,600
$560,000 - $619,000
$3,467/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,900$460/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4037501 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,923 | $76,700 |
| 2024 | $8,923 +7.6% | $76,700 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $8,297 +2.6% | $72,900 |
| 2022 | $8,089 +0.8% | $72,900 |
| 2021 | $8,023 -0.4% | $72,900 |
| 2020 | $8,051 +4.5% | $72,900 |
| 2019 | $7,703 | $72,900 |
| 2018 | $7,703 +2.5% | $72,900 |
| 2017 | $7,513 +1.8% | $72,900 |
| 2016 | $7,378 +2.2% | $72,900 |
| 2015 | $7,216 +1.4% | $72,900 |
| 2014 | $7,119 +2.9% | $72,900 |
| 2013 | $6,917 +3.7% | $72,900 |
| 2012 | $6,673 +5.1% | $72,900 |
| 2011 | $6,349 +5.3% | $72,900 |
| 2010 | $6,027 +8.4% | $72,900 |
| 2009 | $5,560 | $72,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2007 | $19,442 +6.2% | $72,900 |
| 2006 | $18,310 +1.6% | $72,900 |
| 2005 | $18,023 | $72,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,900 |
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Neighborhood: 08840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Fords Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10John F Kennedy Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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