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$640,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,587 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Town and Country! The log cabin style house by the lake in Historical Hightstown, showcased on the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society 's House Tour. Come and enjoy all that Peddie Lake has to offer. Built in 1928, this delightful cabin-style home is beautifully maintained and offers a unique living experience. The inviting living room with a stunning stone, wood burning, fireplace made in a style similar to the Hightstown firehouse, creates a perfect ambiance for relaxation on chilly evenings. Beautiful original leaded glass windows throughout the home. The kitchen is equipped with appliances including wall oven, range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Spacious two bedrooms with cedar closets, one full and one half bath, charming library/office with a beautiful stained glass light fixture, dining room, and sitting area off of eat in kitchen. Full basement. There is a spacious attic with vaulted ceilings; the space can be finished for use as a studio, or office, or left as an open, airy storage area. A large three-season screened porch overlooking Peddie Lake. There is private lake frontage allowing easy access to canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, fishing, and swimming. Enjoy evenings under the stars on the patio or unwind in the hot tub, surrounded by nature's beauty. Peaceful, serene and walking distance to town, this lovely home is not just a property; it's a place where memories are made, and a lifestyle is embraced. Experience the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and community in this enchanting lakeside retreat! Centrally located, easy access to NYC and Philly. There is an option to purchase the adjacent lot, Lot 00031 Block 00028, additional lake front property for $150,000.

Full Property Details for 181 E Ward St

General

  • Sold For: $640,000
  • Taxes: $15,791 (2025)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSTriStates
  • MLS ID: NJME2073014
  • Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Library, Bedroom 1, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Interior Features: Attic, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Stone, Wood, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Floor

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 5
  • Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

  • Area: Hightstown Boro (21104)
  • Municipality: HIGHTSTOWN BORO
  • County: MERCER
  • Development Name: None Available
  • Subdivision: None Available
  • Cross Streets: Maxwell Avenue
  • Driving Directions: Franklin Street (Route 33) to Maxwell Avenue to East Ward
  • Location Details: Lake

School Information

  • School District: East Windsor Regional Schools
  • Middle School: Melvin H Kreps School
  • High School: Hightstown H.S.

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Log Home, Cabin/Lodge
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Log Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Block
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,587
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,587 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,587 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

  • Property View: Lake, Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,166
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Partly Wooded, SideYard(s), Rear Yard
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Description: Partly Wooded, SideYard(s), Rear Yard

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Desc: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Swimming Allowed
  • Water Front Type: Lake

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $409.58
  • Tax w/Assessment: $309,100
  • Tax Amount: $15,791
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Appliances, ceiling fans, chandeliers, scones, window treatments, kitchen table and chairs, shed, outdoor table and chairs, hot tub, front yard bench.
  • Lot Number: 30

Listed and Sold by Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC, Beth Cardoso

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— 181 E Ward St —

  • Beth Cardoso

    Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC

Listing Office Email: beth@aughenbaughrealty.com

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Schools serving 181 E Ward St

School District:East Windsor Regional School District
NameGradesDistance
Walter C. Black Elementary School
371 Stockton Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
K-20.7 mi
Grace Norton Rogers School
380 Stockton Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
3-50.8 mi
Hightstown High School
25 Leshin Lane, Hightstown, NJ 08520
9-120.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 181 E Ward St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Sold
$640,000
-1.54%
MLS
2/24/2026
Listed
$650,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed and Sold by Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC, Beth Cardoso

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181 E Ward Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 (MLS# NJME2073014) is a Single Family property that was sold at $640,000 on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 181 E Ward Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hightstown? You can browse all Hightstown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.