Light and bright, in Riverside neighborhood, this 3 bedroom/2.5 bath truly feels like home. Hardwood floors throughout and great sized living spaces from the deep living room with its wood-burning fireplace, to the relaxed dining room, and on to the family room that opens through French doors to a curved stone patio. The kitchen has maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, the peninsula that is home to the cook top provides even more counter space. The clerestory windows in the breakfast area bring in even more natural light. The herringbone tile floor provides added design detail. The finished lower level houses; a full bath, a recreation room with a kitchen area, great for game nights or a TV binge watching session, and an office with its own entrance, also providing overflow bed space. Three bedrooms are on the upper level. The primary suite has its own private half bath and shares the full bath with the two other bedrooms,. The open and flexible floor plan allows for a variety of different uses, both for the first floor and for the lower level . Newer HVAC, Leaf guard, appliances and solar panels. Solar panels with Sunrun with 95% coverage 2022. There is a generator as well. Just blocks from downtown and the University, this large, open and level yard is simply gorgeous.
Pending
Price cut: $100K (5/6)
$1,199,000
59 Longview Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
4beds
2,612sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.48 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$459/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floors throughoutRelaxed dining roomMaple cabinetryStainless steel appliancesLight and brightCurved stone patio
- 118 days |
- 203 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302,
Queenston Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2073638
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 9
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 20
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 11
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 20
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 21
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,612
- Total interior livable area: 2,612 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,612
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Open Lot, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140870100011
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
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: $459/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $711,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,341
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$459/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2073638 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Listing removed | $6,400$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2073348 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $6,400+18.5%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2073348 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $1,199,000-7.7%$459/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2073638 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+13%$497/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2073638 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,400-1.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2073348 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2024 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2024 | Price change | $5,500-1.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2024 | Price change | $5,600-5.9%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,950$2/sqft |
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| 6/17/2022 | Listing removed | $1,150,000$440/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2017440 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+53.3%$440/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2017440 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Sold | $750,000$287/sqft |
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| 3/20/2019 | Pending sale | $750,000$287/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #NJME266398 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $750,000$287/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #NJME266398 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,934 | $711,000 |
| 2024 | $18,934 +9.5% | $711,000 |
| 2023 | $17,292 +0.2% | $711,000 |
| 2022 | $17,249 +0.8% | $711,000 +0.5% |
| 2021 | $17,114 +2.4% | $707,200 |
| 2020 | $16,715 +1.7% | $707,200 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $16,434 +1.4% | $704,700 |
| 2018 | $16,208 +1.6% | $704,700 |
| 2017 | $15,954 +11.4% | $704,700 |
| 2016 | $14,327 +1.2% | $704,700 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $14,152 +2.5% | $647,700 |
| 2014 | $13,802 -2.9% | $647,700 -6.8% |
| 2013 | $14,217 +4.1% | $695,200 |
| 2012 | $13,661 -7.4% | $695,200 |
| 2011 | $14,754 +21.1% | $695,200 -8.7% |
| 2010 | $12,179 +1.7% | $761,700 +126.9% |
| 2009 | $11,971 +2.5% | $335,700 |
| 2008 | $11,682 +4.2% | $335,700 |
| 2007 | $11,212 | $335,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $335,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $335,700 |
| 2004 | $9,366 | $335,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $335,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $335,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $335,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Riverside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riverside E.s.
- Middle: John Witherspoon M.s.
- High: Princeton H.s.
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
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