26 Center St

$975,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 26 Center Street--a timeless Rumson classic full of charm, character, and comfort. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features high ceilings, large sunlit windows, and a solid wood staircase with original detailing. Enjoy a brand-new eat-in kitchen with modern appliances, a newly renovated bathroom with stunning tilework, and luxury vinyl flooring on the first floor with hardwoods upstairs. Relax by the wood-burning fireplace or unwind on the deck overlooking a spacious backyard....Welcome to 26 Center Street--a timeless Rumson classic full of charm, character, and comfort. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features high ceilings, large sunlit windows, and a solid wood staircase with original detailing. Enjoy a brand-new eat-in kitchen with modern appliances, a newly renovated bathroom with stunning tilework, and luxury vinyl flooring on the first floor with hardwoods upstairs. Relax by the wood-burning fireplace or unwind on the deck overlooking a spacious backyard. Located on a tree-lined street near top-rated schools, downtown shops, parks, beaches, and the NYC ferry--this home blends historic character with today's conveniences. Property is not in a flood zone. Some sights are pulling in the Sea Bright address. See Flood Determination Report.
  1. Listed by Katherine Raftery • NextHome Peninsula Realty Group

Property Details for 26 Center Street

Complex/Subdivision
None
Zoning
Residential, Single Family
Style
Colonial
Waterview
No
Directions
East River Road. Left on Black Point. Right on Center.
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2025 11:39 AM

Property Details for 26 Center Street

StatusClosed
MLS #22521475
Days on Market55
Taxes$8,531 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1922
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyMonmouth County

Location

Listing Courtesy of NextHome Peninsula Realty Group

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

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Building Information for 26 Center Street

Stories2Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,529 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,818

Property Taxes

$711

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Center Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/Section: None
  • Postal City: Rumson
  • State: NJ
  • Municipality: Rumson (RUM)
  • Elementary School: Deane-Porter
  • Middle School: Forrestdale
  • High School: Rumson-Fair Haven
  • Other Elementary: Rumson Country Day
  • Other High: Ranney School
  • Block: 61
  • Apx Year Built: 1922.0
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway
  • # Car Garage: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA: No
  • Tax ID#: 41-00061-0000-00008
  • Taxes: $8,531.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Acreage: 0.13
  • Lot: 8
  • Lot Dimensions: 36 x 160
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment - Total: 841300.0
  • Assessment - Improvements: 126100.0
  • Assessment Status: Assessed
  • Asmnt - Land: 715200.0
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Utilities
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roof: Sloping
  • Exterior: Deck, Fence
Interior Features
  • # Levels: 2
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Energy Features: Energy Appliances
  • Living Room: Fireplace - Woodburning
  • Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer
  • Excluded: Personal Property.
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1.0
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Rooms: 5

Property History for 26 Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Closed

MOMLS #22521475

$975,000
Nov 16, 2025

Pending

MOMLS #22521475

Jul 18, 2025

Price Change

MOMLS #22521475

$1,090,000
Jul 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22521475

$1,040,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Closed

MOMLS #22521475

$975,000
11/16/2025

Pending

MOMLS #22521475

07/18/2025

Price Change

MOMLS #22521475

$1,090,000
07/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22521475

$1,040,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 26 Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,011,800Additions$386,900Total$1,398,700
Tax Record2024$11,975 ($998 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,960 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907ZoningR-3CountyMONMOUTHAPN42 00009-0000-00007

Schools near 26 Center Street

This home is within Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Deane-Porter Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Forrestdale Middle School
Public4 to 8

Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Holy Cross Academy
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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