$915,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

26 Bissett Place Metuchen, NJ 08840

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,049 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Recently Sold

$447 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Edgar Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome home to this one of a kind beauty on Bissett Place in the future Forum Theater district in Metuchen! This custom colonial with 3 bedrooms with bonus room, 4 full baths and private bedroom patios offers charm and curb appeal right from the classic brick open front porch. First floor features modern open concept layout with living room and dining room with a wood burning fireplace. Kitchen has modern cabinetry which reaches to the heights of the tall ceilings, pot filler over the stove and comfortable layout for entertaining with door leading to the backyard deck. First floor also has a bedroom with a bonus room attached- office, art studio, library - you decide! And full bath with modern finish. Upstairs, a sprawling owners suite with French doors that lead to a private front patio, large bath features walk in shower area, separate soaking tub and private toilet room. Large closet with built in organizer has your very own washer and dryer right in the bedroom closet! The 2nd upstairs bedroom also features its own private FULL bathroom and private full rear patio! Basement is fully finished with SECOND laundry room, family room, home office, and full bath! The backyard boasts its own patio off the kitchen with separate finished area perfect for entertaining. Surrounding trees and gardens give you privacy while living in the heart of downtown Metuchen. Just 2 blocks from the NJ Transit trains direct into NYC and Trenton and 3 blocks from the award winning Main Street businesses and restaurants, this location can't be beat! Proposed Forum Theater redevelopment project nearby will mean a future of easy shows, music and entertainment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Sielski

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Listed on: 06/15/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 95.00 x 45.00
  • Fenced
  • Private Yard

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,049 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Forum Theater District Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,474

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 95.00 x 45.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Forum Theater District
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub Only, Tub Shower, Stall Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Library/Office, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Bath Second, Attic
  • Living Area: 2049
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Patio, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19474
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2014
Sold by
Le Mary and Nguyen Hong
Bought by
Torres Evelyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,470
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2013
Sold by
Smith William H
Bought by
Le Mary and Nguyen Hong
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $358,000 Multiple
Deed $245,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 New Conventional
Open $519,942 FHA
Previous Owner $345,470 FHA
Previous Owner $12,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $915,000 +1.8% $447 / Sq Ft
06/15/2025 06/15/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $439 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2021 $15,563 $250,000 $80,000 $170,000
2020 $15,358 $250,000 $80,000 $170,000
2019 $9,925 $170,000 $80,000 $90,000
2018 $10,152 $170,000 $80,000 $90,000
2017 $10,024 $170,000 $80,000 $90,000
2016 $9,809 $170,000 $80,000 $90,000
2015 $9,422 $167,000 $80,000 $87,000
2014 $9,077 $150,600 $79,100 $71,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2515264R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00183-2-00026