CAPE COD CHARMER IN FANTASTIC LOCATION CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN CRANFORD! Quintessential red-brick cape with white dormers, green wood shutters & cottage-style landscaping simply oozes with curb appeal at 40 John St. in a central neighborhood lined with well-kept homes & sidewalks. Step into a bright Living Room featuring gas fireplace with original painted white mantel, light-colored hardwood floors & period moldings. Dining Room has enchanting cove ceiling & enough space for a large table to enjoy shared meals. Kitchen has been lovingly updated & features ample stained wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stone subway tile backsplash & SS appliances including gas range. The home includes three Bedrooms, one downstairs and two upstairs, & all with two closets each! Plus there are three Full Baths, one on each level, including a tub/shower combo on the first & walk-in showers on the upper & lower levels. Walk-out Lower Level also has built-ins & closets offering lots of storage as well as Laundry. Cozy Sunroom on the back of the house has windows on three sides & access to the fenced-in Backyard with detached 1-car Garage. With one of the larger backyards on the street, you'll have plenty of room to relax, garden & play with lots of level grassy area, privacy from hedge trees & a shed for extra storage. Highly rated schools are all close by. Minutes from GSP, train station, local shops, dining & movie theater downtown. Commuter's dream with NYC bus stop at the end of street!
Under contract
$629,000
40 John St, Cranford Twp., NJ 07016
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enchanting cove ceilingPeriod moldingsCottage-style landscapingPrivacy from hedge treesStone subway tile backsplashLight-colored hardwood floorsGranite countertops
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Shuman 973-936-9129,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4027238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 9 x 18
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Basement
- Features: Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
Heating
- Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Air, Oil Tank Above Ground - Outside
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Ground Level
Features
- Sunroom, Rec Room, Utility Room
- Basement: Yes,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8000 SF
Details
- Parcel number: 2903003160000000130000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cranford
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $170,100
- Annual tax amount: $12,328
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Exclusions: See Addendum attached to Sellers Disclosure (last page of SD file).
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,137/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $629,000 |
Source:  GSMLS #4027238 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $629,000+44.9% |
Source: GSMLS #4027238 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2008 | Sold | $434,000+101.9% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/1998 | Sold | $215,000+13.2% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/1996 | Sold | $190,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,531 | $170,100 |
| 2024 | $11,531 +1.7% | $170,100 |
| 2023 | $11,341 +0.8% | $170,100 |
| 2022 | $11,247 +0.4% | $170,100 |
| 2021 | $11,198 +1% | $170,100 |
| 2020 | $11,091 +1.8% | $170,100 |
| 2019 | $10,890 | $170,100 |
| 2018 | $10,890 +7.5% | $170,100 |
| 2017 | $10,133 +2.7% | $170,100 |
| 2016 | $9,868 +2.1% | $170,100 |
| 2015 | $9,665 +1.2% | $170,100 |
| 2014 | $9,546 +2.8% | $170,100 |
| 2013 | $9,282 +3.7% | $170,100 |
| 2012 | $8,952 +4.6% | $170,100 |
| 2011 | $8,561 +3.9% | $170,100 |
| 2010 | $8,241 +3.7% | $170,100 |
| 2009 | $7,945 | $170,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $170,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $170,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $170,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $170,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $170,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $170,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $170,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $170,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07016
Nearby schools
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- NABloomingdale Ave SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Orange Ave SchoolGrades: 3-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Cranford Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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