Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
38 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ 07016
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fabulous college estates location! Not a flood zone. Low taxes! Large 5 bedroom home with master suite, kitchen & family room addition set on third of an acre of professionally landscaped property. Kitchen includes breakfast bar, separate dining area & family room with vaulted ceiling & sky lights which opens to a large deck. Large master suite on top level w/vaulted ceiling, sitting area with fireplace, walk-in closet, full bath w/jetted tub, stall shower. Interior painted 2017, hardwood floors...Fabulous college estates location! Not a flood zone. Low taxes! Large 5 bedroom home with master suite, kitchen & family room addition set on third of an acre of professionally landscaped property. Kitchen includes breakfast bar, separate dining area & family room with vaulted ceiling & sky lights which opens to a large deck. Large master suite on top level w/vaulted ceiling, sitting area with fireplace, walk-in closet, full bath w/jetted tub, stall shower. Interior painted 2017, hardwood floors refinished 2017 wood burning fireplace, central air, ground level bedroom w/powder bath, 2 car garage, security system & so much more! Not in flood zone! Highly sought after neighborhood close to Nomahegan Park, Dreyer Farms, schools & award winning downtown Cranford. Home warranty included. See virtual tour.
Listing closed: 04/21/2017 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3367708

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$999,999

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

106.7%

Cranford, NJ

9 comparable properties found

1

$1,430,000

Sold 01/24/25

5
Bedrooms
3,758
Square Feet
10,152
Acres
a aerial view of a house with a garden
1/41
2

$1,300,000

Sold 04/04/25

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.67
Acres
3

$960,000

Sold 06/03/25

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
4

$1,499,000

Sold 04/24/26

5
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
5

$925,000

Sold 07/15/26

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
6

$980,000

Sold 07/01/26

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
7

$1,250,888

Sold 03/16/26

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
8

$995,000

Sold 07/24/26

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
9

$999,999

Sold 08/21/26

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.1
Acres

Location

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, JANICE WYCKOFF

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Property Information for 38 Rutgers Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,624 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Split Level
  • Directions: Springfield to Rutgers
  • Days On Market: 21
  • Primary Style: Split Level
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: COLLEGE ESTATES
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Orange
  • Grade School: Brookside
  • High School: Cranford HS
  • Active Days on Market: 21
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Cranford Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 120
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 2903.0
  • Street # Display: 38.0
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: RUTGERS ROAD
  • Zip Code: 07016-1546
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $14,624
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 245500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2903-00120-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $6
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: OvnWElec, Refrig, CookGas, Washer, Dishwshr, Disposal, KitExhFn, Dryer, Microwav, SumpPump
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 7
  • Approximate Lot Size: 15678 SF
  • Total Acres: 0.36
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1958
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 120500.0
  • Assessment Land: 125000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: JacuzTyp, StallShw, WlkInCls, SecurSys, StallTub, Blinds, FireExtg, CODetect, CeilHigh, Skylight, CeilCath, SmokeDet
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial, Finished-Partially
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 23x20
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x11
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x11
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 13x12
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Heatolator, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 23x14
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Separate Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Den Dim: 18x13
  • Den Level: Ground
  • Living Room Dim: 20x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Powder Room, Den, Outside Entrance
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 13x11
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 21x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 25x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,SittngRm
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Storage Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: true

Property History for 38 Rutgers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3367708

$800,000
Apr 20, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #596144072

$800,000
Mar 1, 2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3367708

$775,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3367708

$800,000
04/20/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #596144072

$800,000
03/01/2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3367708

$775,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 38 Rutgers Road

Taxable ValueLand$125,000Additions$120,500Total$245,500
Tax Record2025$17,794 ($1,483 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,925 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,925 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,677 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958CountyUNIONAPN03-00120-0000-00007

Schools near 38 Rutgers Road

This home is within Cranford Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hillside Ave School
PublicK to 8

Cranford Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Walnut Ave School
PublicPK to 2

Livingston Ave School
Public3 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 38 Rutgers Road, Cranford, NJ 07016
$800,000
5
15,681
$716,625
2,094
15,930
$518,000
11,430
2,688
17,642
$999,000
4
16,988
14,340

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