40 Johnson Ave

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Description

Welcome to this updated home and investment opportunity in the heart of Cranford! This beautifully renovated 2-family residence is perfectly situated in a prime location, just under a mile from the train station and right next to a lovely park. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent out the other, or seeking a fantastic investment property, this home offers the best of both worlds. First Floor unit is 3 bedrooms 1 updated bath, with updated kitchen. New HVAC from 2022. Second floor unit...Welcome to this updated home and investment opportunity in the heart of Cranford! This beautifully renovated 2-family residence is perfectly situated in a prime location, just under a mile from the train station and right next to a lovely park. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent out the other, or seeking a fantastic investment property, this home offers the best of both worlds. First Floor unit is 3 bedrooms 1 updated bath, with updated kitchen. New HVAC from 2022. Second floor unit has 3 bedrooms 1 updated bath as well. With a newer kitchen & hvac from 2023. Both units have wood floors and updated lighting. Ground floor has a huge room that can be used for multiple purposes. There is also a large laundry and storage room. Rare find of a multi family in cranford, don't miss out.
  1. Listed by NICOLE SIMOES • RE/MAX FIRST REALTY II

Property Details for 40 Johnson Avenue

Directions
South Ave to Elise St to Johnson
Days On Market
13
LISTING UPDATED: 09/10/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 40 Johnson Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3911615
Days on Market13
Taxes$12,020 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family
Year Built1973
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyUnion County
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Building Information for 40 Johnson Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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$5,383 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,382

Property Taxes

$1,002

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Johnson Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Active Days on Market: 13
  • Renovated Year: 2022
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Cranford Twp.
  • Block Identifier: 403
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2903.0
  • Street # Display: 40.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Johnson Ave
  • Zip Code: 07016-2639
  • Total Units: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $12,020
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 191200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2903-00403-0000-00066-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $7
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Identifier: 66
  • Approximate Lot Size: 7500 SF
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1973
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 141600.0
  • Assessment Land: 49600.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Brick/Block, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Wood Floors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout
  • Easement: Unknown
Multi Family
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Appl/Equip: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Unit 1 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit 1 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 1 Lease Expiration: 12-31-2024
  • Unit 1 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat
  • Unit 1 Rent: 2875.0
  • Unit 1 Room Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 6.0
  • Unit 1 Security Deposit: 4350.0
  • Unit 1 Sq Ft: 0.0
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Appl/Equip: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Unit 2 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit 2 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 2 Lease Expiration: 02-28-2025
  • Unit 2 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat
  • Unit 2 Rent: 2800.0
  • Unit 2 Room Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 6.0
  • Unit 2 Security Deposit: 4050.0
  • Unit 2 Sq Ft: 0.0
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Style: Under/Over
Income & Expenses Information
  • Total Operating Expense: $.00
  • Net Operating Income: $.00
  • Gross Operating Income: $.00

Property History for 40 Johnson Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #4006667

Jan 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4006667

$990,000
Sep 9, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3911615

$899,000
Sep 5, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542586460

$899,000

+25.4% / yr

Aug 29, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3911615

Jul 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3911615

$799,900
Jul 5, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495908762

$550,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2026

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #4006667

01/24/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4006667

$990,000
09/09/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3911615

$899,000
09/05/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542586460

$899,000

+25.4% / yr

08/29/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3911615

07/05/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3911615

$799,900
07/05/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495908762

$550,000

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

Public Records for 40 Johnson Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$49,600Additions$141,600Total$191,200
Tax Record2024$12,961 ($1,080 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973CountyUNIONAPN03 00403-0000-00066

Schools near 40 Johnson Avenue

This home is within Cranford Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Livingston Ave School
Public3 to 5

Hillside Ave School
PublicK to 8

Cranford Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Walnut Ave School
PublicPK to 2

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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