$673,176 - $832,000
RENTED SEP 1, 2025

21 Maclean St Princeton, NJ 08542

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,292 Sq Ft
$576 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold March 29, 2021

Last sale price $495,000 $383 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,473/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • South Facing Home
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • Historic Home

About This Home

As of September 2025

Charming 2 Bed + Study | 1 Bath Apartment in Historic Downtown Princeton Prime Location!

Location: Princeton, NJ Heart of Historic Downtown
Bedrooms: 2 + Dedicated Study Room
Bathroom: 1
Walk Score: Exceptional Steps from Princeton University & Witherspoon Street

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and character in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom apartment featuring an additional study room ideal for remote work or a quiet reading nook.

Key Features:

Bright and spacious living area with hardwood flooring
Two cozy bedrooms with generous closet space
Dedicated study room/home office
Full kitchen
In-unit laundry
Private entrance

Location Highlights:

1-2 blocks from Princeton University campus
Easy walk to Witherspoon Street restaurants, cafes, and shops
Close to public transportation, libraries, and cultural landmarks
Nestled in the vibrant, tree-lined historic district

Perfect for grad students, professionals, or anyone wanting to live in the heart of Princeton's most desirable neighborhood.

Available: Sep 1st, 2025

Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in one of Princeton's most charming and walkable locations!

Renter responsible for all utilities (electric, gas and water). Minimum lease term is 1 year. Excellent credit required.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Josh Wilton

(609) 577-6786 joshua.d.wilton@gmail.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #AB068719 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Last Renter's Agent

David Jacoby

(720) 369-9930 davidnjacoby@gmail.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #100101383

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,530

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,760 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 23.00 x 120.00
  • South Facing Home
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,292 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $4,950
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 9/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00015 01-00033

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,530

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-09-01
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Rent Control: No
  • Security Deposit: 4950.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Exclusions: Personal Property.
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Buildout Allowance: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming 2 Bed + Study | 1 Bath Apartment in Historic Downtown Princeton Prime Location! Location: Princeton, NJ Heart of Historic Downtown Bedrooms: 2 + Dedicated Study Room Bathroom: 1 Walk Score: Exceptional Steps from Princeton University & Witherspoon Street Discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and character in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom apartment featuring an additional study room ideal for remote work or a quiet reading nook. Key Features: Bright and spacious living area with hardwood flooring Two cozy bedrooms with generous closet space Dedicated study room/home office Full kitchen In-unit laundry Private entrance Location Highlights: 1-2 blocks from Princeton University campus Easy walk to Witherspoon Street restaurants, cafes, and shops Close to public transportation, libraries, and cultural landmarks Nestled in the vibrant, tree-lined historic district Perfect for grad students, professionals, or anyone wanting to live in the heart of Princeton's most desirable neighborhood. Available: Sep 1st, 2025 Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in one of Princeton's most charming and walkable locations! Renter responsible for all utilities (electric, gas and water). Minimum lease term is 1 year. Excellent credit required.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1292
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1292
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1292
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 21

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No
  • Fencing: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: No
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Credit Service Incl: No
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 23.00 x 120.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2760.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: R4
  • Farmland Preservation: No

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00015 01-00033
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Close Date: 09/01/2025
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 24, 2020
Closed on
Mar 17, 2021
Sold by
Tignor Laura and Cobb Laura Ann
Bought by
Mehta Yogi and Mehta Manisha
Seller's Agent
Susan DiMeglio
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Hardik Patel
Realty Mark Central, LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.71%
Current Estimated Value
$709,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,628
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.48%
Original Mortgage
$346,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2011
Sold by
Selby Trevor J and Selby Sandra E
Bought by
Cobb Laura Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2004
Sold by
Sayre Laura
Bought by
Selby Trevor and Tignor Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mehta Yogi $495,000 Opportune Title Agency
Mehta Yogi $495,000 Opportune Title
Cobb Laura Ann $375,000 Empire Title & Abstract Agen
Selby Trevor $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mehta Yogi $346,500
Previous Owner Cobb Laura Ann $205,000
Previous Owner Selby Trevor $256,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Rented $3,300 0.0% --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Rent $3,300 0.0% --
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Sold $495,000 -2.9% --
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Price Changed $510,000 -2.9% --
12/24/2020 12/24/20 For Sale $525,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $8,530 $320,300 $201,000 $119,300
2024 $8,052 $320,300 $201,000 $119,300
2023 $8,052 $320,300 $201,000 $119,300
2022 $7,790 $320,300 $201,000 $119,300
2021 $7,512 $308,000 $201,000 $107,000
2020 $7,454 $308,000 $201,000 $107,000
2019 $7,306 $308,000 $201,000 $107,000
2018 $7,183 $308,000 $201,000 $107,000
2017 $6,219 $270,400 $159,500 $110,900
2016 $6,122 $270,400 $159,500 $110,900
2015 $5,981 $270,400 $159,500 $110,900
2014 $5,908 $270,400 $159,500 $110,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2063756

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00015-01-00033