Sold: 35 Benson Street, Bloomfield, NJ

Listed at $649,000. Sold for $750,000. Under contract in 16 days.

A Bloomfield house that couldn't sell at $749,000 in 2025 sold for $750,000 the second time around, and the fix started with a lower list price. This is the story of 35 Benson Street, a center-hall colonial that Nancy Chu Homes at Keller Williams NJ Metro Group relaunched for its owner, Josh, on a deadline he couldn't move.

What happened

Josh's house had been on the market once already. It sat 93 days in 2025 at $749,000 and expired. When he came to us, he had a second problem: a flight home to Hawaii that wasn't moving, so the closing date couldn't slip.

We started with the number. We priced the house on its own recent comps at $649,000. List price is marketing, and its job is to bring a crowd. Then our contractor spent about two weeks on repairs and paint, we staged it, and we presented it as what it is: a bright three-bedroom with a big family room that opens to a fenced yard.

The morning before the first showing, Josh's dogs got into it with a skunk trapped in that yard, then ran straight back into the family room. Our transaction team cleaned and de-skunked the room, and the showings went on.

A great offer came in that first weekend. The house went under contract 16 days after it hit the market and closed on October 16, 2026, at $750,000, before Josh's flight.

In Josh's words

"Nancy Chu is an amazing agent! She guided me through the complex process of selling my house in Bloomfield NJ, and got me a great offer. She will be an amazing advocate for you.,You couldn't get a better agent!" Josh J., Google review, November 2026

What made the difference

1. A price set by the comps, not by hope. $100,000 lower than the first listing, and it sold for $1,000 more than the old asking price.

2. The house got ready before it got shown. Two weeks of repairs and paint, then staging, so buyers saw a finished home.

3. An honest presentation. A true three-bedroom with a big family room, described as what it is.

4. A team that handles the surprises. Skunk included.

5. A closing on the client's deadline. Josh needed to be on a plane. He was.

Questions sellers ask us

Can a house that didn't sell the first time sell for more? Yes. 35 Benson Street expired at $749,000 in 2025, then sold for $750,000 in 2026 after we relisted it at $649,000, made repairs, and staged it. A relaunch works when the price, the condition, and the presentation all change.

Why list lower than you expect to sell? In Bloomfield and Montclair, list price is marketing. A price set on the comps brings more buyers through the door, and more buyers set the final number. At 35 Benson, the $649,000 list price led to a $750,000 sale.

Can I sell my house in New Jersey if I'm moving out of state? Yes. We handle the prep, the showings, and the deal on your timeline. New Jersey contracts allow electronic signatures, and anything that needs a notary, we send one to you.

Is your house sitting, or did it expire?

Call or text Nancy at 917.992.3098, or grab a time on her calendar: https://calendar.app.google/VVQV9ZNnoNj4KiGT6. We'll pull the comps on your house and tell you what a relaunch would look like.

Nancy Chu Homes at Keller Williams NJ Metro Group

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The house: 35 Benson Street as we listed it, September 2026

Free Bloomfield Buyer's Guide

35 Benson Street is a center hall Colonial in Bloomfield, NJ, with three bedrooms, one full and one half bath, and a finished basement. It sits 0.7 miles from the Glen Ridge NJ Transit station, with Midtown Direct trains to New York Penn Station, and the NJ Transit 102 weekday express bus to Port Authority stops at the end of the block. This one lived bigger than the numbers suggest.

Inside the Home

The main floor opens from a welcoming entry porch into elegant living and dining rooms and a crisp white kitchen with ample cabinetry, counter space and stainless steel appliances. A spacious bonus rec room off the kitchen leads out to a private fenced backyard with a rustic paver patio, made for weekend get-togethers.

Upstairs, three sunlit bedrooms share a spacious renovated bath with a large stall shower and a sleek soaking tub, plus the convenience of upstairs laundry.

The finished basement adds a half bath, storage and utility rooms, and two big rooms that work as a den, guest space, home gym or office.

Replacement windows, wood floors and recessed lighting run throughout. Outside, a long driveway leads to a detached one car garage, and mature landscaping frames a level 50 x 121 lot.

Location & Lifestyle

Benson Street puts you close to Bloomfield Center, where coffee shops, restaurants and a supermarket surround Bloomfield station, with Broad Street shopping around the corner. Mountainside Hospital, the Garden State Parkway, and neighboring Glen Ridge and Montclair are all close by. The home is in the Bloomfield school district, zoned for Franklin Elementary, Bloomfield Middle School and Bloomfield High School.

Quick Answers

How far is 35 Benson St from the train to NYC? About 0.7 miles from the Glen Ridge NJ Transit station and just under 0.8 miles from Bloomfield station. Both are on the Montclair-Boonton Line, with Midtown Direct trains to New York Penn Station.

Is there a bus to Port Authority? Yes. The NJ Transit 102 weekday express bus to Port Authority stops at the Broad Street end of the block.

Where do commuters park for the Bloomfield train? The Glenwood Avenue public parking garage sits beside Bloomfield station.

What school district is 35 Benson St in? Bloomfield. The home is zoned for Franklin Elementary, Bloomfield Middle School and Bloomfield High School.

Property Details

• Status: Sold, $750,000, closed October 16, 2026

• Address: 35 Benson St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

• Bedrooms: 3 · Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half

• Style: Center hall Colonial, built circa 1920

• Lot: 50 x 121 (0.14 acre), level

• Basement: Full, finished · Garage: 1 car detached, long driveway

• Heat and cooling: Gas steam radiators, wall A/C units

• Extras: Fenced yard, paver patio, upstairs laundry, replacement windows

About Nancy Chu Homes

Nancy Chu Homes at Keller Williams NJ Metro Group has helped buyers and sellers across Bloomfield, Montclair, Glen Ridge and North Jersey since 2005, with $560M+ in career sales and 1,300+ transactions. We move you.

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