Magnificent expanded Custom Cape located on the coveted & commuter-friendly east side of Mendham Township - a remarkable, one-of-a-kind home that has a modern, sophisticated floor plan that must be experienced in person to genuinely appreciate its superb features & outstanding craftsmanship. 12 rooms including 4 airy bedrooms, 3 full baths, powder room, 2 fireplaces, expanded designer kitchen with butler's pantry, spacious breakfast room, open floor plan family room, resplendent sunroom with dry bar, tasteful dining room, handsome home office, handy mudroom, & 3 bedrooms on the second floor - each with en suite full bath access, bright windows, & generous closets- plus a lovely cloistered, and well-appointed primary bedroom suite. An absolutely superb floor plan comprising over 2,920 sq. ft. of commodious living space on the upper two floors alone, plus a sprawling finished lower level with walk-out, fourth bedroom, full bath, recreation area, laundry room, & abundant closet space making it a perfect guest, in-law, or au pair suite. Hardwood flooring, gorgeous built-ins, & move-in ready. Outdoor features include a delightful rocking chair rear porch, expansive paver patio, sparkling in-ground salt water swimming pool, formal English garden, 2-car attached garage w EV charging station & loft, plus a 2-car detached garage w finished loft space, & a 2.88-acre showcase property w pancake flat play areas. Verizon FIOS, 17-kW whole house generator & Hardie-Plank siding.
Under contract
$1,299,000
42 Washington Valley Rd, Mendham Twp., NJ 07960
4beds
2,922sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
2.88 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$445/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days |
- 5,221 |
- 366 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 07:00am
Listed by:
Eileen Scott 201-317-6338,
Weichert Realtors
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4012521
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 18 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 13 x 23
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 342
- Dimensions: 18 x 19
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 14 x 24
Living room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Basement
- Features: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Heating
- 1 Unit, Forced Air, Zoned, Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
Cooling
- 2 Units, Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast, Sunroom, Rec Room, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors, Blinds, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Finished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,922
- Total interior livable area: 2,922 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es), Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Metal Fence,Wood
Lot
- Size: 2.88 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.090 + .79 combined
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 2319001260000000160000
- Zoning description: residential
- Other equipment: Generator-Built-In
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Custom Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Propane
- Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Cable Available, Fiber Optic, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Washington Valley
Location
- Region: Mendham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $445/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $998,200
- Annual tax amount: $16,869
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Exclusions: 1 of 2 electric car chargers
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,372/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$445/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+52.8%$445/sqft |
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| 2/13/2020 | Sold | $850,000-5.5%$291/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Price change | $899,000-3.9%$308/sqft |
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| 10/8/2019 | Price change | $935,000-3.1%$320/sqft |
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| 9/27/2019 | Price change | $965,000-2.5%$330/sqft |
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| 9/13/2019 | Price change | $990,000-5.7%$339/sqft |
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| 9/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+250%$359/sqft |
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| 7/3/2000 | Sold | $300,000$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,814 +7.3% | $917,300 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $16,604 +1.2% | $855,000 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $16,409 +1.8% | $785,500 +3% |
| 2022 | $16,126 +6.5% | $762,800 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $15,144 +2.5% | $684,300 |
| 2020 | $14,767 +1.9% | $684,300 |
| 2019 | $14,487 +11.2% | $684,300 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $13,030 +1.7% | $667,600 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $12,811 +1.9% | $620,400 |
| 2016 | $12,576 +2.3% | $620,400 |
| 2015 | $12,290 +2.2% | $620,400 |
| 2014 | $12,023 +1% | $620,400 |
| 2013 | $11,899 +0.9% | $620,400 |
| 2012 | $11,794 +0.7% | $620,400 |
| 2011 | $11,707 -1% | $620,400 |
| 2010 | $11,824 +4.8% | $620,400 -14.6% |
| 2009 | $11,287 | $726,300 +3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $703,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $703,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $703,900 +104.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $343,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $343,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $343,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $343,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $343,900 |
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Est. payment
$8,502/mo
Principal & interest
$6553
Property taxes
$1949
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07960
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mendham Twp Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10West Morris Mendham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
- 8/10Mendham Twp Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mendham
- Middle: Mendham
- High: Mendham
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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