$1,525,000

241 E Chestnut Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated payment $10,537/month

Total Views 12,308
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,500 Sq Ft
$339 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dual Staircase
  • 2-minute walk to Woodwild Park

About This Home

This exquisite 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath Victorian Colonial is one of Metuchen's most distinguished homes. This 4,500 sq ft masterpiece blends classic architecture with high-end modern conveniences. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the wrap-around front and back porches, charming gazebo, and mature gardens. Across the street, Woodwild Park offers endless natural beauty. Enter inside to a grand foyer and discover rich hardwood floors, intricate millwork, and two beautifully crafted staircases. The main level offers a stately home office with custom built-ins, a sunlit formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and an expansive formal dining room with French doors that open to the porchseamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor entertaining. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, featuring a tin ceiling, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and an airy dining area with views of the picturesque backyard. The adjacent family room showcases a striking custom fireplace, creating a warm, inviting space for gatherings and relaxation. Two conveniently located first-floor bathrooms and a rare three-car garage with direct access to a mudroom ensure everyday practicality meets luxury. Upstairs, six spacious bedrooms and four full bathrooms offer plenty of space for family and guests. The primary suite is fantastic, complete with French doors opening to a private balcony, a two-sided gas fireplace shared with the spa-like ensuite, a soaking tub, separate shower room, dressing area, and an expansive walk-in closet. Thoughtful details throughoutincluding handcrafted woodwork, elegant lighting, and seamless flowelevate this home's character and charm. Additional features include a full basement with workshop, storage, and exterior access, an oversized paver driveway, and ambient outdoor lighting to enjoy the home's lush surroundings. All of this is just moments from Metuchen's vibrant downtown, known for its restaurants, shops, and direct train access to NYC.

Listing Agent

Debbie Nessim

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE Listed on: 06/11/2025

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 114x187
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1A

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Paver Block
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Utility Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Woodwild Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,507

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4894
  • Lot Size: 114X187
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Woodwild
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Stall Shower and Tub, Two Sinks
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Sitting Area, Two Sinks, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite/Corian Countertops, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Stairway to 2nd Level, Security System, Dining Room, Bath Full, Bath Half, Unfinished/Other Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Library/Office, Living Room, Other Room(s), 5 (+) Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Other, Bath Second, Bath Third, None
  • Living Area: 4500
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Pool Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Open Porch(es), Storage Shed, Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Paver Blocks, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned, Radiators-Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21318
  • Zoning: R1A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27507
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $27,507 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2024 $26,586 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2023 $26,586 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2022 $25,197 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2021 $18,356 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2020 $24,296 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2019 $23,580 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2018 $23,493 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2017 $23,418 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2016 $22,820 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2015 $22,314 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
2014 $21,756 $395,500 $186,900 $208,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $1,525,000 +22.0% $339 / Sq Ft
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $1,250,000 -3.5% $278 / Sq Ft
05/20/2023 05/20/23 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,250,000 Chicago Title
Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $775,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $135,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2561721M

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00096-0000-00030