Come and sit for a while on the inviting front porch of this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the Riverside Neighborhood of Princeton. The living room has a charming brick and wood surround fireplace which is the focal point of the room. It leads in to the dining room, which gives the downstairs and airy feel. The dining room has French doors which leads to a large screened in porch, great for extra living space. The kitchen is well equipped and also has a pantry and has recently had the dishwasher and stove replaced. There is a half bath, access to garage and side yard also from the kitchen area. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms, and one bath. There are hardwood floors in all living spaces. The rear yard is fenced and to complete the home there is an attached single car garage. New upgraded sewer line to the street 9 years ago. New roof in 2020. Walking distance to schools, University, and downtown. This is not to be missed!
Sold for $976,000
$976,000
34 Southern Way, Princeton, NJ 08540
3beds
1,389sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$980,200 Zestimate®
$703/sqft
$4,841 Estimated rent
Home value
$980,200
$872,000 - $1.10M
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Listed by:
Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302,
Queenston Realty, LLC
Bought with:
James Joslin, 2191929
Queenston Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2063222
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 11
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Other
- Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
- Level: Unspecified
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 12
Other
- Description: SUN ROOM
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,389
- Total interior livable area: 1,389 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,389
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 140870300017
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverside
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $703/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $592,500
- Annual tax amount: $15,778
- Date on market: 7/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Back And Front Porch Furniture.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $976,000+1.1%$703/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2063222 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Pending sale | $965,000$695/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2063222 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Contingent | $965,000$695/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2063222 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $965,000+38.1%$695/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2063222 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2016 | Listing removed | $699,000$503/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #6792575 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $699,000+162.3%$503/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #6792575 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/1994 | Sold | $266,500$192/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,778 | $592,500 |
| 2024 | $15,778 +9.2% | $592,500 |
| 2023 | $14,451 | $592,500 |
| 2022 | $14,451 +6.7% | $592,500 |
| 2021 | $13,537 +2% | $592,500 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $13,269 +1.7% | $559,400 |
| 2019 | $13,045 +1.4% | $559,400 |
| 2018 | $12,866 +1.6% | $559,400 |
| 2017 | $12,665 +2.4% | $559,400 |
| 2016 | $12,374 +1.2% | $559,400 |
| 2015 | $12,223 +2.5% | $559,400 |
| 2014 | $11,921 +4.2% | $559,400 |
| 2013 | $11,440 +5.4% | $559,400 |
| 2012 | $10,855 -4.6% | $559,400 +1.3% |
| 2011 | $11,378 +22.5% | $552,400 -6% |
| 2010 | $9,288 +1.7% | $587,400 +129.5% |
| 2009 | $9,129 +2.5% | $256,000 |
| 2008 | $8,909 +4.2% | $256,000 |
| 2007 | $8,550 | $256,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $256,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $256,000 |
| 2004 | $7,142 | $256,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $256,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $256,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $256,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08540
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Riverside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riverside 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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