A rare find, this magnificent 3 courses of brick Colonial built in 1856 offers unparalleled elegance, character, and space in the heart of Princeton. Positioned directly on Nassau Street, this distinguished residence places every convenience, cultural amenity, and top-tier dining at your doorstep. The gracious first floor unfolds across multiple formal living areas, a sun-filled formal dining room, a wood-burning fireplace, and a beautifully renovated kitchen — a seamless blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Upstairs, five generously sized bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms offer exceptional flexibility for family living and hosting. A standout feature of this storied property is the private side apartment, complete with its own separate entrance, full kitchen, living space, and bathroom — ideal as an income-generating rental, a private retreat for teenagers, or elegant accommodations for long-term guests. A lush, serene backyard and a coveted three-car garage complete this truly one-of-a-kind Princeton offering. Properties of this caliber — combining historic provenance, prime location, and versatile living — rarely come to market.
Sold for $2,100,000
$2,100,000
274 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540
6beds
3,309sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1856
0.26 Acres Lot
$2,082,400 Zestimate®
$635/sqft
$7,804 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,082,400
$1.98M - $2.21M
$7,804/mo
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Wood-burning fireplaceLush serene backyardBeautifully renovated kitchenSun-filled formal dining roomFive generously sized bedroomsCoveted three-car garageFour-and-a-half bathrooms
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Listed by:
Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302,
Queenston Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Vanessa Shives, 571828
Queenston Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2077446
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Heat Pump, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,309
- Total interior livable area: 3,309 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,309
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 72.00 x 159.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400033 0200060
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1856
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $2,100,000+5%$635/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2077446 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $2,000,000$604/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2077446 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2026 | Contingent | $2,000,000$604/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2077446 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+127.3%$604/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2077446 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2009 | Sold | $880,000-12%$266/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2008 | Price change | $999,999-20%$302/sqft |
Source: Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate #5432702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$378/sqft |
Source: Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate #5432702 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,197 | $946,200 |
| 2024 | $25,197 +14.9% | $946,200 |
| 2023 | $21,933 +2% | $946,200 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $21,497 +0.8% | $881,400 |
| 2021 | $21,330 +2% | $881,400 |
| 2020 | $20,907 +3.2% | $881,400 |
| 2019 | $20,267 +5% | $881,400 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $19,311 +1.6% | $869,100 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $19,009 +2.4% | $839,600 |
| 2016 | $18,572 +1.2% | $839,600 |
| 2015 | $18,345 +2.5% | $839,600 |
| 2014 | $17,892 +1.2% | $839,600 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $17,674 +5.8% | $818,800 |
| 2012 | $16,712 -2.4% | $818,800 |
| 2011 | $17,118 -22% | $818,800 -2% |
| 2010 | $21,933 +1.9% | $835,100 +66.4% |
| 2009 | $21,517 | $501,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Community Park E.s.
- Middle: John Witherspoon M.s.
- High: Princeton H.s.
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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