For sale
$599,900
3beds
1,198sqft
42 Central Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
3beds
1,198sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1956
10,001 sqft
Open parking
$501 price/sqft
What's special
Eat-in kitchenFinished basementSoaring vaulted ceilingsRecessed lightingRec roomGleaming hardwood floorsStylish vinyl plank flooring
- 8 days |
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Likely to sell faster than
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2702890R
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
ROBERT DEKANSKI 732-827-5344,
RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE,
MEAGAN WILSON 732-382-0200,
RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2702890R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Family room
- Area: 238
- Length: 14
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Not Eat-in Kitchen
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Living room
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Family Room, Attic, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,198
- Total interior livable area: 1,198 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stall Shower
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Curbs, Deck, Patio, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 10,001 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 100.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 170121500000002101
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Piscataway
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $501/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $546,100
- Annual tax amount: $9,710
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+33.3%$501/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2702890R Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2022 | Sold | $450,000+5.9%$376/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3801776 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Pending sale | $425,000$355/sqft |
Source:  Weichert Pro #22030112 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2022 | Contingent | $425,000$355/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3801776 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2022 | Pending sale | $425,000$355/sqft |
Source:  NJMLS #22030112 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000+46.6%$355/sqft |
Source: NJMLS #22030112 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2005 | Sold | $290,000$242/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,365 +15.3% | $546,100 +15.3% |
| 2024 | $8,991 -1.9% | $473,700 +5% |
| 2023 | $9,162 +25% | $451,100 +34.7% |
| 2022 | $7,330 +4.3% | $335,000 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $7,027 +0.3% | $308,900 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $7,008 +0.9% | $303,100 |
| 2019 | $6,946 +7.4% | $303,100 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $6,465 +2.5% | $296,600 +25.2% |
| 2017 | $6,306 +1.5% | $236,900 |
| 2016 | $6,212 +2.3% | $236,900 |
| 2015 | $6,074 -4.6% | $236,900 |
| 2014 | $6,370 +5% | $236,900 +151.5% |
| 2013 | $6,067 -0.1% | $94,200 |
| 2012 | $6,073 +5.4% | $94,200 |
| 2011 | $5,763 +1.5% | $94,200 |
| 2010 | $5,678 +4.9% | $94,200 |
| 2009 | $5,416 | $94,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $94,200 |
| 2007 | $18,199 +2.2% | $94,200 |
| 2006 | $17,799 +4.6% | $94,200 |
| 2005 | $17,018 | $94,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $94,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $94,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $94,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $94,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,962/mo
Principal & interest
$3052
Property taxes
$910
Estimated market value
$613,500
$583,000 - $644,000
$3,521/mo
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Neighborhood: New Market
Nearby schools
Grandview Elementary School
Grades K-3 • 0.8 miles5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10Theodore Schor Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.1 miles6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Piscataway Twp High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.3 miles6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10College Readiness Rating
6/10