$650,000

181 E Ward St Hightstown, NJ 08520

Estimated payment $4,665/month

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,587 Sq Ft
$410 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 75 Feet of Waterfront
  • Boat Ramp
  • Fishing Allowed
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Spa
  • Lake View

About This Home

Town and Country! The log cabin 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.

Listing Agent

Beth Cardoso

(609) 448-8200 beth@aughenbaughrealty.com Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 6094488200 Listed on: 02/24/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,791

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • 75 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Back and Side Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Parking available for a boat

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Block Foundation
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,587 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Accessible Home Design

  • Ramp on the main level

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Swimming Allowed
  • Boat Ramp
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Melvin H Kreps Middle School
  • Hightstown High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00030
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-00028-00030

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,791

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log Home, Cabin/Lodge
  • Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
  • 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.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Library, Bedroom 1, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1587
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1587
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 409.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1587
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Log Siding
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub
  • Spa: No
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Swimming Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 75

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: MELVIN H KREPS SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Partly Wooded, Sideyard(s), Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19166.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: R-1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15791.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04-00028-00030
  • Tax Lot: 00030
  • Tax Year: 2025

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,155 $309,100 $151,600 $157,500
2024 $15,001 $309,100 $151,600 $157,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/24/2026 02/24/26 For Sale $650,000 0.0% $410 / Sq Ft
05/18/2019 05/18/19 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/04/2019 04/04/19 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Off Market $2,400 -- --
04/02/2019 04/02/19 For Rent $2,400 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $360,000 None Available
Deed $274,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2073014

Bright MLS

APN: 04-00028-0000-00030

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