#NJME2054790, Martha Z Moseley, Listing Office: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
31 Chestnut St Princeton, NJ 08542
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About 31 Chestnut St
Tucked on one of the coveted "Tree Streets" in Princeton, this Circa 1915 Colonial has been transformed to embrace a 2025 lifestyle. Ascend the front steps to a charming, wrap-around front Porch. A beautifully preserved staircase welcomes you to the bright Living Room with a 3 sided, gas fireplace. Beautiful, wide-plank, oak floors lead you to the Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room and Powder Room. The Kitchen features Conestoga cabinets, newer appliances including SS refrigerator, SS dishwasher, 6 burner Wolf electric/gas stove, farmhouse sink, custom built natural stone island & 5 charming retro stools. The side entrance boasts a Mud Room with walnut cabinets and rolling, library ladder allowing access to higher storage areas. The second floor feature 3 roomy Bedrooms with cedar-lined closets, a full height linen closet with barn door, and a separate, full Bath with an elegant, cozy claw foot tub. Multiple, potential configurations exist to deftly expand the bedrooms with en suite bathrooms to tailor to your family’s evolving needs.. The finished third floor boasts a large Bonus Room w/ vaulted ceiling, Powder Room, closet and additional storage in the eaves. A large sliding door invites you to the expansive IPE Deck and into the garden - which boasts fruit trees, colorful plantings, and a fenced area with charming arbor and raised planting beds . The adjacent electrified Shed will inspire your imagination - Yoga/Exercise Room? Play Room? Zoom Room? S(he) shed? You decide! Around the bend, on the blue stone Patio is a second Shed - built by Amish craftsmen - and is movable. The full Basement has an outside entrance, work benches, and a full Bath. Additional charming details include cedar closets, pocket doors, barn door, crystal door knobs & wide plank oak flooring Updated improvements include Mitsubishi hyper heat pump system, newer Marvin double hung windows & patio slider, newer roof, upgraded 200 amp electric service, blue stone patio , fire pit and, for your convenience, an EV charger for your electric vehicle! This is your Princeton 'in-town" destination - located a few blocks from schools, Nassau Street and the Princeton Public Library.
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Summary
- MLS Number: NJME2054322
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
- Office Phone: (609) 924-1600
- Office Email: wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com
- Listing Agent: Anne M Nosnitsky
- Agent Phone: (609) 924-1600
- Agent Email: anne.nosnitsky@foxroach.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2023 | Home Sold | $1,515,000 |
May 05, 2016 | Home Sold | $899,000 |
Jul 01, 2005 | Home Sold | $800,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,023,900 | $25,740 |
2022 | $901,700 | $21,992 |
2021 | $901,700 | $21,821 |
2020 | $901,700 | $17,360 |
2019 | $731,900 | $17,067 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Community Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•372 Witherspoon St
9
Riverside Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•58 Riverside Dr
7
Littlebrook Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•39 Magnolia Ln
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 $114,461. The most common annual income of people living in Princeton, NJ is between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 31 Chestnut St
This home is located at 31 Chestnut St in Princeton, NJ and zip code 08542. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,749,000.
In March 2025 more than 22 listings in Princeton, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 8 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Princeton, NJ between February and March 2025 increased by 52.5%. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $843,500.