Welcome to 229 Mechanic Street, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Red Bank's history. This charming 3-bedroom ranch, built in 1938 by jazz legend Count Basie for his parents on the very lot where he was born, holds enduring cultural significance. The home offers timeless warmth with hardwood floors, a picture window, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A bright layout provides comfortable living, while the spacious backyard is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or future expansion. Just moments from downtown Red Bank's shops, restaurants, the Count Basie Center for the Arts, and Riverview Medical Center, this property blends everyday convenience with a remarkable legacy.
Sold for $559,000
$559,000
229 Mechanic Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
3beds
1,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$589,800 Zestimate®
$548/sqft
$3,887 Estimated rent
Home value
$589,800
$543,000 - $643,000
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Listed by:
Joseph York 848-207-1495,
Christie's Int'l RE Group
Bought with:
Jason McGuire, 1431977
Jersey Property Group Realty
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22526662
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: approx
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom
- Description: approx
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: approx
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Foyer
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Description: approx
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Description: approx
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dec Molding
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,020
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 147
Details
- Parcel number: 3900017000000018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Red Bank
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $548/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $572,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,549
- Date on market: 9/6/2025
- Exclusions: personal items
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $559,000-1.1%$548/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22526662 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $565,000$554/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22526662 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $565,000+62.4%$554/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22526662 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2018 | Sold | $348,000-0.6%$341/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #21826339 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2018 | Pending sale | $350,000$343/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth #21826339 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $350,000+4.5%$343/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth #21826339 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2008 | Listing removed | $334,900$328/sqft |
Source: SecondSpace #1437668 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2008 | Price change | $334,900-4.3%$328/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #20824526 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2008 | Listed for sale | $349,900+38.3%$343/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #20824526 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2008 | Sold | $253,000$248/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,809 +13.2% | $572,200 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $9,549 +7.8% | $505,500 +9% |
| 2023 | $8,861 +0.1% | $463,700 +5.2% |
| 2022 | $8,849 +7.3% | $440,900 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $8,246 +5.5% | $368,600 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $7,818 +23.2% | $357,200 +1% |
| 2019 | $6,346 | $353,600 -9.7% |
| 2018 | $6,346 -22.1% | $391,800 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $8,150 +14.6% | $390,800 +1% |
| 2016 | $7,111 +6.3% | $386,800 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $6,692 +5.7% | $349,800 |
| 2014 | $6,331 +5.7% | $349,800 |
| 2012 | $5,989 +2% | $349,800 |
| 2011 | $5,873 +4.1% | $349,800 |
| 2010 | $5,642 +1.2% | $349,800 |
| 2009 | $5,576 | $349,800 +1.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $343,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $343,400 +108.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $164,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $164,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $164,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $164,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $164,500 |
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Neighborhood: 07701
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- 5/10Red Bank Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Red Bank Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Red Bank Primary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 1.6 mi
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