Beautifully maintained and surprisingly spacious, this 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location. A dramatic two-story foyer welcomes you into bright, sun-filled interiors featuring multiple living spaces and a flexible floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. The open kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. All three bathrooms have been tastefully updated, with two full-bath renovations completed in 2022. A desirable ground-floor bedroom and full bath providing excellent flexibility as a bedroom or a home office. The fully finished basement, completed in 2019, adds valuable living space for recreation, fitness, media, or play. Recent improvements throughout the home provide peace of mind and modern convenience, including a dishwasher (2023), microwave (2024), washer (2024), and dryer (2024). An EV charging station, installed in 2024, adds another thoughtful upgrade for today's homeowner. Step outside to enjoy a spacious deck overlooking a large, private backyard?perfect for entertaining and relaxing amidst mature landscaping. Ideally situated just steps from the New Providence Train Station with direct NJ Transit service to New York City and Hoboken, and within blocks from the elementary school, parks, downtown shops, and restaurants, this home offers a superb location and an unmatched lifestyle.
Under contract
$1,299,000
42 Sherwood Dr, New Providence Boro, NJ 07974
4beds
--sqft
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Get pre-qualified$8,749/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,315,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementBeautifully maintainedBright sun-filled interiorsLarge private backyardMature landscapingDramatic two-story foyerSpacious deck
- 56 days |
- 1,448 |
- 49 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Richa Garg 973-941-9739,
Weichert Realtors
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4035131
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Ground
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 405
- Dimensions: 27 x 15
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Heating
- 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bedroom, Rec Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors
- Basement: Yes,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: .351 AC
Details
- Parcel number: 2911001010000000060000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Fiber Optic Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Providence
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $303,200
- Annual tax amount: $15,893
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,315,500
$1.25M - $1.38M
$4,789/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2026 | Pending sale | $1,299,000 |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+89.6% |
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| 5/1/2019 | Sold | $685,000+5.4% |
Source: GSMLS #3532707 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $650,000+9.2% |
Source: PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR #3532707 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2004 | Sold | $595,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,651 | $303,200 |
| 2024 | $15,651 +3.1% | $303,200 |
| 2023 | $15,181 +1.4% | $303,200 |
| 2022 | $14,972 +0.7% | $303,200 |
| 2021 | $14,863 +7.2% | $303,200 |
| 2020 | $13,860 +0.5% | $303,200 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $13,789 | $284,600 |
| 2018 | $13,789 +0.2% | $284,600 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $13,768 +9.4% | $271,600 |
| 2016 | $12,586 +1.5% | $271,600 |
| 2015 | $12,396 +2.7% | $271,600 |
| 2014 | $12,064 +3.2% | $271,600 |
| 2013 | $11,695 +2.3% | $271,600 |
| 2012 | $11,432 +3.1% | $271,600 |
| 2011 | $11,087 +4.6% | $271,600 |
| 2010 | $10,601 +4.4% | $271,600 |
| 2009 | $10,155 | $271,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $271,600 |
| 2007 | $9,729 | $271,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $271,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $271,600 +1.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $268,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $268,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $268,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $268,600 |
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Neighborhood: 07974
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Salt Brook Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10New Providence Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10New Providence High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Salt Brook
- Middle: New Provms
- High: New Provhs
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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