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Sold for $549,900
  • $549,900

    26 Charles St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

    2beds
    908sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    4,438 Square Feet Lot
    $549,500 Zestimate®
    $606/sqft
    $3,016 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $549,500

    $522,000 - $577,000

    $3,016/mo

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    What's special

    Nestled in one of Metuchen's most desirable neighborhoods, this recently renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic charm with modern updates. A welcoming front porch offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. The main level features a comfortable living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen designed for everyday living. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement includes a full bathroom, laundry area, and additional finished space, providing added functionality and storage. Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, this home is ideally located just minutes from the Metuchen train station, highly rated schools, vibrant downtown, shopping, dining, parks, and major highways, offering the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and location.

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    Listed by:

    MICHELLE S. PAIS 908-686-1200,

    SIGNATURE REALTY NJ LLC

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2700181RMLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Area: 144
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12
    Bedroom 2
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 10 x 11
    Bathroom
    • Features: Tub Shower
    Dining room
    • Features: Formal Dining Room
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 11 x 10
    Kitchen
    • Features: Separate Dining Area
    • Area: 90
    • Dimensions: 9 x 10
    Living room
    • Area: 204
    • Dimensions: 17 x 12
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Auxiliary Electric Heat
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
    Features
    • Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, None
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Finished, Bath Half, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 908
    • Total interior livable area: 908 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Concrete, Garage, See Remarks, Off Site
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 4,438 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 148.00 x 0.00
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0900211000000037
    • Zoning: R2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Wood
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: See Remarks

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Metuchen

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $606/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $109,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,908
    • Date on market: 7/5/2026
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/23/2026Sold$549,900$606/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2700181R Report a problem
    9/8/2026Contingent$549,900$606/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2700181R Report a problem
    8/26/2026Listed for sale$549,900$606/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2700181R Report a problem
    7/29/2026Contingent$549,900$606/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2700181R Report a problem
    7/5/2026Listed for sale$549,900-1.8%$606/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2700181R Report a problem
    6/23/2026Listing removed$560,000$617/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2616704R Report a problem
    5/31/2026Listed for sale$560,000+13.1%$617/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #4029482 Report a problem
    10/25/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/27/2022Pending sale$495,000$545/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/12/2022Listed for sale$495,000+24.1%$545/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/6/2016Listing removed$399,000$439/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/9/2016Listed for sale$399,000+25.3%$439/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/5/2007Sold$318,400+196.2%$351/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/1/1998Sold$107,500$118/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,581 $109,000
    2024$7,581 +3.5%$109,000
    2023$7,327 +5.5%$109,000
    2022$6,944 +2.3%$109,000
    2021$6,785 +1.3%$109,000
    2020$6,696 +3.4%$109,000
    2019$6,475 $109,000
    2018$6,475 +2.9%$109,000
    2017$6,289 +2.3%$109,000
    2016$6,150 +2.6%$109,000
    2015$5,996 +2.1%$109,000
    2014$5,874 +2.7%$109,000
    2013$5,717 +2%$109,000
    2012$5,606 +4%$109,000
    2011$5,391 +3.6%$109,000
    2010$5,201 +3.9%$109,000
    2009$5,007 $109,000
    2008-- $109,000
    2007-- $109,000
    2006-- $109,000
    2005-- $109,000
    2004$3,880 $109,000
    2003-- $109,000
    2002-- $109,000
    2001-- $109,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Southeast Quadrant

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