Welcome to 42 Hillside Ave, a charming 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath colonial nestled in the heart of Monmouth Junction. This lovely home boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere with lots of natural light, perfect for families seeking a comfortable and cozy living space. The property has been beautifully upgraded and maintained. The first floor features a well-planned layout with hardwood flooring, formal living,dining and family areas with sliding doors leading to the deck and backyard. The home has a recently renovated spacious gourmet kitchen with SS appliances,granite countertops complemented by built in large 70 inch pantry and a big center island. The second level is complete with 4 bedrooms,full bath, sizeable master bedroom with attached full bath, 2 closets including a walk-in closet. The fully finished basement includes a recreation area,new full bath, perfect for entertaining guests with storage space & laundry room. When you step outside into the backyard, you are greeted with a large deck, a well-sized paver patio that has a built-in gas line that can be used for a grill or fire pit. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings and picturesque views of the woods from the deck. The home has many recent upgrades Roof(2021),Fully owned Solar(2021),Paver patio in backyard & front walkway(2021), Finished basement with Full bath(2021),Expanded driveway(2021),New kitchen with 42inch cabinets & 70 inch pantry(2022), New kitchen appliances(2022),1st floor wood flooring(2022), Paint (2022), upgrad