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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 31 Chestnut St
General
- Sold For: $1,660,000
- Taxes: $27,266 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2054322
- Added to Site: 356 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Range Hood
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper 2 - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Wrap Around, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Crushed Stone
- Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- Area: Princeton (21114)
- Municipality: PRINCETON
- County: MERCER
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: Nassau
- Driving Directions: In the heart of town........Nassau Street to Chestnut Street - house is on the right.
School Information
- School District: Princeton Regional Schools
- Middle School: Princeton
- High School: Princeton H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Programmable Thermostat, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Composite, Copper
- Doors: Insulated, Sliding Glass
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed, Storage Barn/Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,279
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 182.00
- Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
- Zoning: R4
- Lot Description: Level, Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,023,900
- Tax Amount: $27,266
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All existing appliances, all existing light fixtures, EV charger, Rear Shed, Side Shed, Family Room mounted TV, Kitchen island and 5 stools.
- Lot Number: 47
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton, Anne M Nosnitsky
Sold by Queenston Realty, LLC, Carina H Krall
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Schools
Schools serving 31 Chestnut St
School District:Princeton Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Community Park Elementary School 372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Princeton High School 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 31 Chestnut St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/03/2025
Sold
$1,660,000
-5.09%
MLS
3/04/2025
Listed
$1,749,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
31 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (MLS# NJME2054322) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,660,000 on July 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 31 Chestnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

