#NJME2055528, Ingela Kostenbader, Listing Office: Queenston Realty, LLC
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 features 3 Bedrooms, and a full Bath (with a claw foot tub) and a cedar lined Linen Closet with barn door. 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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- 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. Residents of Princeton, NJ typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area 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 February 2025, from all listings sold in Princeton, NJ there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 5 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. Between January and February 2025, Princeton, NJ real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 21%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $875,833, while the average time on the real estate market was 56 days.