Handyman Special! Instant Equity To Be Earned! Welcome to 42 Brookwood Road in Spotswood, NJ, offering a fantastic opportunity! This home needs some TLC but has so much potential! The main level features a lovely living room, spacious dining room, nicely sized kitchen, a first-floor bedroom, and a full bathroom. The second level features two generously sized bedrooms and a half bathroom. Bring your vision and easily convert the half bathroom into a full bathroom, creating a major value-add opportunity. The lower level features a large full basement offering additional living space, the potential for a fourth bedroom, and plenty of storage. The exterior of the home is wonderful, featuring a large backyard, a one-car detached garage/workshop, driveway parking, and a peaceful neighborhood setting. The home is being sold in as-is condition. The seller will make no repairs, and the buyer is responsible for obtaining the certificate of occupancy, if required. This is a rare opportunity to create instant equity in a desirable location. So much to offer, and it will not last! Call today to schedule your private showing!
For sale
$389,900
42 Brookwood Rd, Spotswood, NJ 08884
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$404,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 32 days
- 2,156
- 223
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MICHAEL A. FINGERMAN 267-549-8284,
HOMESMART FIRST ADVANTAGE RLTY
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2702444R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Central, See Remarks
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s), See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, Attic
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Wood
- Basement: Full, Daylight, Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, See Remarks
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One, Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage Shed
Lot
- Features: See Remarks, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2400109200017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Spotswood
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $204,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,758
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$404,800
$385,000 - $425,000
$3,411/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,900 |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2702444R Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2026 | Listing removed | $389,900 |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2701165R Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,900+20% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2701165R Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Sold | $325,000-18.7% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,777+59.9% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2701165R Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2015 | Sold | $250,000+2% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2014 | Sold | $245,000-5.8% |
Source:  MoreMLS #21411869 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2014 | Price change | $259,999-1.9% |
Source: Orange Key Realty #1413101 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2014 | Price change | $264,999-3.6% |
Source: Orange Key Realty #1413101 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $274,999+7.8% |
Source: Orange Key Realty #1413101 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2008 | Sold | $255,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,449 | $204,600 |
| 2024 | $7,449 +1.7% | $204,600 |
| 2023 | $7,327 +2.1% | $204,600 |
| 2022 | $7,177 +0.8% | $204,600 |
| 2021 | $7,120 | $204,600 |
| 2020 | -- | $204,600 |
| 2019 | $6,631 | $204,600 |
| 2018 | $6,631 +4.6% | $204,600 |
| 2017 | $6,341 +4.8% | $204,600 |
| 2016 | $6,052 +0.9% | $204,600 |
| 2015 | $5,999 +2.3% | $204,600 |
| 2014 | $5,864 +0.8% | $204,600 |
| 2013 | $5,819 | $204,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $204,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $204,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $204,600 +285.3% |
| 2004 | $3,249 | $53,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $53,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $53,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $53,100 |
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