29 Chestnut St

Princeton, NJ 08542

$1,299,900
Price
3
Beds
1,744 Sq. Ft.
$745 / Sq. Ft.
1,744
Sq. Ft.
$745
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with a yard
a living room with furniture and a dining table with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture a rug and a fireplace
a kitchen with counter top space and wooden floor
a room with storage and utility
a living room with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop furniture wooden floor and a kitchen view
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a sink a kitchen island with wooden cabinets and chair
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a view of entryway
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a room with furniture and wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and mirror
a workspace with furniture and window
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of yard with green space
a view of a garden with plants
front view of a house with a tree
a view of a yard with plants and large trees
a view of a house with a yard
front view of a house with a garden
a close view of light fixtures and a mirror
a picture of a room with a white wall and door

Description

This lovely Federal/Greek Revival home (Circa 1830-1840) is located on one of the coveted Princeton 'tree streets. This Steadman-era house was moved to this site sometime after 1875 - and is thought to have been moved from Nassau Street or Alexander Street. The renowned architect, Charles Steadman, is said to have transformed Princeton from a brick and stone village into a New England-style town of wood and classical influences. A covered front porch welcomes you into a bright living room with a...This lovely Federal/Greek Revival home (Circa 1830-1840) is located on one of the coveted Princeton 'tree streets. This Steadman-era house was moved to this site sometime after 1875 - and is thought to have been moved from Nassau Street or Alexander Street. The renowned architect, Charles Steadman, is said to have transformed Princeton from a brick and stone village into a New England-style town of wood and classical influences. A covered front porch welcomes you into a bright living room with a wall of built-ins, hardwood floors & recessed lighting. The spacious dining room boasts built-in corner cabinetry and a wet bar with cabinets above and wine cooler below. The kitchen will delight an avid cook - with Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking range (with pot-filler), Bosch dishwasher, center island, corner pantry, granite counters and subway tile back-splash. The sun-drenched kitchen also features a delightful corner breakfast 'nook' with banquette. Ascend the vintage, turned stairs to 3 Bedrooms and an updated Bath with vaulted ceiling, double vanity, soaking tub and walk-in shower. The 2nd floor also features a convenient office nook and laundry area (with built-in ironing board.) Make your way outside to the blue-stone patio and beyond to a large (16’ x 16’) out building which features electricity, heat, a large storage loft and a charming barn door. The rear yard (a secret garden!) boasts a stone walkway and a wide variety of colorful shrubs and flowers. The driveway offers off-street parking for 2 cars and there is a partial basement for additional storage. Located one block off Nassau Street, it offers easy access to restaurants, shopping, transportation, the Princeton Public Library and more. This home is truly a gem!
  1. Listed by Anne M Nosnitsky • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
    P: (609)-924-1600 anne.nosnitsky@foxroach.com

Property Details for 29 Chestnut Street

Tax ID Number
14-00030 02-00046
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 03:31 AM

Property Details for 29 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #NJME2069576
Days on Market26
Taxes$21,637 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1830
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyMercer County

Location

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Building Information for 29 Chestnut Street

Stories2Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,226 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,423

Property Taxes

$1,803

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 29 Chestnut Street

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRIN. MIDD (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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $791,700
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $273,700
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $518,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 00046
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Other, Lighting - Recessed
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Built-Ins, Wet Bar
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Lighting - Pendants, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry, Countertop(s) - Granite
Room 10
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,744.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00 x 178.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Parcel ID: 2139608
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Exposed Beams, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Stove
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable TV Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Radiator
  • 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

Property History for 29 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2069576

$1,299,900—
Jul 27, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002605692

$985,000—
Jul 24, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #560471130

$985,000

+1.2% / yr

May 29, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002605692

—
May 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002605692

$899,000—
Nov 13, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266215120

$885,000—
Nov 13, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME114206

$885,000—
Oct 14, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME114206

—
Sep 11, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME114206

$895,000—
May 17, 2000

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME170242

$335,000—
Mar 17, 2000

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME170242

—
Mar 12, 2000

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME170242

$319,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2069576

$1,299,900
07/27/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002605692

$985,000
07/24/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #560471130

$985,000

+1.2% / yr

05/29/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002605692

—
05/18/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002605692

$899,000
11/13/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266215120

$885,000
11/13/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME114206

$885,000
10/14/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME114206

—
09/11/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME114206

$895,000
05/17/2000

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME170242

$335,000
03/17/2000

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME170242

—
03/12/2000

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME170242

$319,000

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Public Records for 29 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$518,000Additions$273,700Total$791,700
Tax Record2024$21,083 ($1,757 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,744 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,744 SqFtLot Size7,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1830ZoningR4CountyMERCERAPN14 00030- 02-00046

Schools near 29 Chestnut Street

This home is within Princeton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Community Park Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Princeton High School
Public - 9 to 12
St Paul School
Private - PK 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
PrivatePK 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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More information about 29 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

29 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Princeton, NJ 08542. This property was listed for sale on December 1, 2025 by BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton, it's currently listed at $1,299,900. It has been on the market for a total of 26 days and was last sold on July 27, 2015. 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. 29 Chestnut Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,744 sqft single family home built in 1830.

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