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.
Sold for $1,660,000
$1,660,000
31 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ 08542
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
7,279 Square Feet Lot
$1,674,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,765 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,674,500
$1.49M - $1.88M
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Gas fireplaceVaulted ceilingFull basementSs refrigeratorWide-plank oak floorsWrap-around front porchClaw foot tub
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Listed by:
Anne Nosnitsky 609-924-1600,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Bought with:
Carina Krall, 787669
Queenston Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2054322
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Unfinished
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Half bath
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - Pendants, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Mud room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Cooling
- Programmable Thermostat, Ductless, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Insulated, Sliding Glass
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Wrap Around, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 7,279 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40.00 x 182.00
- Features: Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400030 0200047
- Zoning: R4
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle,Composition,Copper
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,023,900
- Annual tax amount: $27,266
- Date on market: 3/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: All Existing Appliances, All Existing Light Fixtures, Ev Charger, Rear Shed, Side Shed, Family Room Mounted Tv, Kitchen Island And 5 Stools.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $1,660,000-5.1% |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2054322 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Pending sale | $1,749,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054322 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,749,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054322 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000+15.4% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054322 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2023 | Sold | $1,515,000+12.2% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2027504 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2023 | Pending sale | $1,350,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2027504 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2023 | Contingent | $1,350,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2027504 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+50.2% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2027504 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2016 | Sold | $899,000 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2016 | Pending sale | $899,000 |
Source: Weichert Realtors #6739084 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $899,000+12.4% |
Source: Weichert Realtors #6739084 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2005 | Sold | $800,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,266 | $1,023,900 |
| 2024 | $27,266 +24% | $1,023,900 +13.6% |
| 2023 | $21,992 | $901,700 |
| 2022 | $21,992 +0.8% | $901,700 |
| 2021 | $21,821 +25.7% | $901,700 |
| 2020 | $17,361 +1.7% | $901,700 +23.2% |
| 2019 | $17,068 +1.4% | $731,900 |
| 2018 | $16,834 +1.6% | $731,900 |
| 2017 | $16,570 +2.4% | $731,900 |
| 2016 | $16,190 +1.2% | $731,900 |
| 2015 | $15,992 +2.5% | $731,900 |
| 2014 | $15,597 +1.2% | $731,900 |
| 2013 | $15,407 +3.1% | $731,900 |
| 2012 | $14,938 -2.4% | $731,900 |
| 2011 | $15,306 +6.8% | $731,900 |
| 2010 | $14,329 +3.9% | $731,900 +128.1% |
| 2009 | $13,785 +4.9% | $320,900 |
| 2008 | $13,146 | $320,900 |
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Neighborhood: 08542
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Princeton
- 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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