15 Chestnut St

1,919 Sq. Ft.
$781 / Sq. Ft.
1,919
Sq. Ft.
$781
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Princeton, this classic Colonial single-family home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy true in-town living—just steps from shops, dining, campus, and all that Princeton has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence or a prime investment property, this home delivers location, flexibility, and timeless charm. The main level features a bright living room that flows seamlessly into a spacious kitchen, ideal for everyday living and entertaining....Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Princeton, this classic Colonial single-family home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy true in-town living—just steps from shops, dining, campus, and all that Princeton has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence or a prime investment property, this home delivers location, flexibility, and timeless charm. The main level features a bright living room that flows seamlessly into a spacious kitchen, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A full bathroom and a first-floor bedroom are thoughtfully positioned on the opposite side of the home, with glass doors opening to the backyard—perfect for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. A convenient powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a dedicated laundry area for added convenience. Outside, a long private driveway provides ample parking, leading to a two-car garage tucked away at the rear of the property. Upgrades includes full remodel in 2019, full interior paint in 2019, full exterior paint in 2022, refinished hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, new driveway asphalt etc. For additional upgrades please see attached Upgrade List. A truly exceptional opportunity to own or invest in a walk-to-everything Princeton location—rare, desirable, and not to be missed.
  1. Listed by Ingela Kostenbader • Queenston Realty, LLC
    P: (609)-902-5302 ingela@princetonhome.com

Property Details for 15 Chestnut Street

Tax ID Number
14-00030 02-00040
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 12:56 PM

Property Details for 15 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #NJME2071320
Days on Market6
Taxes$21,751 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1872
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,120 SF
CountyMercer County

Location

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Building Information for 15 Chestnut Street

Stories2Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,120 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,118 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,306

Property Taxes

$1,813

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 15 Chestnut Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Princeton (21114)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $795,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $277,900
  • Land Assessed Value: $518,000
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 00040
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,919.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Non-Functioning
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.princetonhome.com

Property History for 15 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2071320

$1,499,000
Oct 12, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #611778290

$730,000
Oct 12, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000262419

$730,000
Sep 8, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000262419

May 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000262419

$789,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2071320

$1,499,000
10/12/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #611778290

$730,000
10/12/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000262419

$730,000
09/08/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000262419

05/05/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000262419

$789,000

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Public Records for 15 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$518,000Additions$277,900Total$795,900
Tax Record2024$21,195 ($1,766 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,919 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,919 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1872ZoningR4CountyMERCERAPN14 00030- 02-00040

Schools near 15 Chestnut Street

This home is within Princeton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Community Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

J Witherspoon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

St Paul School
PrivateK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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15 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Princeton, NJ 08542. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by Queenston Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $1,499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on October 12, 2017. This listing's school district is Princeton Public School District. Nearby schools include Community Park Elementary School, J Witherspoon Middle School and Princeton High School. 15 Chestnut Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 1,919 sqft single family home built in 1872.

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