5 days on Rocket
#3976902, Listing office: COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
$899,000 List price
26 Bissett Pl Metuchen, NJ 08840
3 beds
4 full
2,049 sqft
$439 / sqft
House
Property details
About 26 Bissett Pl
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract)
(Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,049 sqft
Year built1925
Parking3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Driveway
MLS #2515264R
FireplaceWood Burning
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Interior: High Ceilings, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Library/Office, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Bath Second, Attic
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Driveway
- Exterior: Open Porch(es), Deck, Patio, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $438
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $18,821
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Near Public Transit
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,049 SqFt
- MLS Number: 2515264R
- MLS Name: CJMLS API
- Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2014 | Home Sold | $245,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,000 | $18,821 |
| 2022 | $280,000 | $9,123 |
| 2021 | $250,000 | $15,562 |
| 2020 | $250,000 | $10,135 |
| 2019 | $170,000 | $10,098 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Campbell Elementary School
Public District 1-4
0.6 mi
•24 Durham Ave
5
James Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•7 Sharp Rd
7
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•53 Brookville Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $125,573. The majority of Metuchen, NJ residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
9%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
44%
100k-200k
18%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 26 Bissett Pl
The listing price of 26 Bissett Pl property is $899,000.
The property 26 Bissett Pl is a house located in Metuchen, New Jersey, 08840.
Accepting Backup Offers: 26 Bissett Pl is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 26 Bissett Pl are: Campbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), James Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Edgar Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Herbert Hoover Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Metuchen High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Edison High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Middlesex County Vocational Academy Math Science &Engineering Techn (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $18,821 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 24, 2014 for $245,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 26 Bissett Pl has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The property 26 Bissett Pl is 2,049 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 26 Bissett Pl is 1925.
This home is located at 26 Bissett Pl in Metuchen, NJ and zip code 08840. This 2,049 square foot home was built in 1925. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.
While more than 10 listings in Metuchen, NJ in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 4 were sold below. In June 2025 in Metuchen, NJ there were 33.3% more homes for sale than in May. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 24 days, the median list price was $697,500.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.