A real Winner, 6 years new, built by one of Metuchen's finest, LaPorta Builders. Many upgrades included in this home! Classic four bedroom Colonial. (North facing) Features include Elegant front porch, finished hardwood floors, large closets, recessed lighting. Kitchen boasts quartz counter tops, center island, stainless GE range and dishwasher. Fabulous baths, Primary bath with tiled shower and glass door. Full basement, on demand tankless hot water heater, 2 zone high efficiency gas hot air heating and Central air conditioning. Attached one car garage and so much more. Enjoy the excitement of this newer home. Community with top rated schools. Home convenient to train, down town shops , Whole Foods, and many great restaurants
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
42 Lincoln Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4beds
2,460sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,224,000 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$5,097 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,224,000
$1.11M - $1.35M
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Listed by:
FAITH M. MURPHY,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 732-494-7700,
RUTHANNE M. GRACE,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2600251R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Two Sinks, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower and Tub
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Zoned, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Shades-Existing, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Bath Main, Bath Other, Attic, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Shades-Existing
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,460
- Total interior livable area: 2,460 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Driveway, On Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 0900210000000025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Custom Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Metuchen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $488/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,000
- Annual tax amount: $22,256
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000+21.2%$488/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2600251R Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Contingent | $989,900$402/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $989,900+44.5%$402/sqft |
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| 8/1/2019 | Sold | $685,000-0.7%$278/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $689,900$280/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER RES. BROKERAGE #1924362 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2019 | Pending sale | $689,900$280/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER RES. BROKERAGE #1924362 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2019 | Price change | $689,900-4.2%$280/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Metuchen/Edison Office #1924362 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2019 | Price change | $719,990+0%$293/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Metuchen/Edison Office #1913281 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2018 | Price change | $719,900-2.7%$293/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Metuchen/Edison Office #1913281 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $739,900+252.3%$301/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Metuchen/Edison Office #1913281 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2017 | Sold | $210,000-71.2%$85/sqft |
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| 10/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $729,900$297/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER RES. BROKERAGE #1806132 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,256 | $320,000 |
| 2024 | $22,256 +3.5% | $320,000 |
| 2023 | $21,510 +5.5% | $320,000 |
| 2022 | $20,387 +2.3% | $320,000 |
| 2021 | $19,920 +1.3% | $320,000 |
| 2020 | $19,658 +200.9% | $320,000 +190.9% |
| 2019 | $6,534 | $110,000 |
| 2018 | $6,534 -11.7% | $110,000 -15.4% |
| 2017 | $7,397 +2.3% | $130,000 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $7,233 +2.6% | $128,200 |
| 2015 | $7,052 +2.1% | $128,200 |
| 2014 | $6,909 +2.7% | $128,200 |
| 2013 | $6,724 +2% | $128,200 |
| 2012 | $6,593 +4% | $128,200 |
| 2011 | $6,341 +3.6% | $128,200 |
| 2010 | $6,118 +3.9% | $128,200 |
| 2009 | $5,890 | $128,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $128,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $128,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $128,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $128,200 |
| 2004 | $4,564 | $128,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $128,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $128,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $128,200 |
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Neighborhood: Southeast Quadrant
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