Historic Charm Meets Unbeatable Location! Just 5 minutes from downtown Princeton, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and opportunity. Originally built in 1865, the home features timeless appeal while offering modern comforts, including central air, natural gas heat, and a functional layout that is ideal for everyday living. Situated in the historic village of Kingston, you will enjoy a peaceful setting with easy access to Princeton University, award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, parks, and major commuter routes. The spacious lot provides room for gardening, entertaining, or future possibilities, while the private driveway offers convenient off-street parking. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment in one of Central New Jerseys most desirable locations, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history just minutes from everything Princeton has to offer.
Under contract
$400,000
3 Union St, Kingston, NJ 08528
2beds
896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1865
7,021 Square Feet Lot
$394,400 Zestimate®
$446/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airTimeless appealConvenient off-street parkingNatural gas heatModern comfortsPeaceful settingSpacious lot
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Listed by:
MICHAEL J. PALUMBO,
EXP REALTY, LLC 866-201-6210
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2618333R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Family Room, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space, Crawl Only, Utility Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 896
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Gravel, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Deck, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Storage Shed, Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,021 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 117.00 x 0.00
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0800003000000002
- Zoning: R10H
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kingston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $446/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $359,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,295
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Michael Palumbo
(732) 570-4617
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Estimated market value
$394,400
$375,000 - $414,000
$2,511/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Contingent | $400,000$446/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #2618333R Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Pending sale | $400,000$446/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4037337 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+83.5%$446/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4037337 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2020 | Sold | $218,000-3.1%$243/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2020 | Pending sale | $225,000$251/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $225,000+21.5%$251/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2014 | Sold | $185,250+10.9%$207/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2011 | Sold | $167,000$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2010 | Sold | $167,000+19.4%$186/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/1996 | Sold | $139,900$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,277 +23.7% | $359,100 +23.7% |
| 2024 | $5,074 -0.7% | $290,300 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $5,110 +13.3% | $262,300 +17.2% |
| 2022 | $4,509 | $223,800 +10.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $202,100 +21% |
| 2020 | $3,843 -0.9% | $167,000 |
| 2019 | $3,878 | $167,000 |
| 2018 | $3,878 -1% | $167,000 |
| 2017 | $3,918 +0.9% | $167,000 |
| 2016 | $3,884 +1.8% | $167,000 |
| 2015 | $3,816 +1.4% | $167,000 |
| 2014 | $3,764 +3.2% | $167,000 |
| 2013 | $3,649 -34.3% | $167,000 |
| 2012 | $5,550 +6.2% | $167,000 -36.8% |
| 2011 | $5,225 +8% | $264,300 +1.3% |
| 2010 | $4,836 -10.6% | $261,000 |
| 2009 | $5,408 | $261,000 -5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $277,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $277,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $277,500 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $264,200 +13.3% |
| 2004 | $1,974 | $233,200 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $213,800 +12.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $190,500 +28.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $147,900 |
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Neighborhood: 08528
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Claremont Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.7 mi
- 4/10Sampson G Smith SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.7 mi
- 3/10Franklin Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.5 mi
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