229 S Harrison St Princeton, NJ 08540
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,304
Sq Ft
6,970
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Riverside Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- High-Efficiency Water Heater
About This Home
As of June 2025The Bauhaus house in Princeton. 229 S. Harrison St. is an ideal location for walkers, joggers, cyclists and anyone who enjoys the outdoors, with Lake Carnegie and the D&R Canal Towpath a five-minute walk down the street. Also affording relief from the area’s activity are Princeton University’s park-like Butler Tract right across the street and, in the back, the University’s Broadmead fields and thicket. It’s a 15-minute walk to Riverside Elementary School and to the north end of Princeton’s business district, including Small World Coffee on Nassau Street.
The house boasts a distinctive modernist Bauhaus design. It was built in 1936 and in the last four years has been updated with new siding and custom, double-pane Pella Architectural Series windows, both of which maintain the original look. There’s a balcony in the front that receives the morning sun and a viewing of the moon rise. It overlooks a shade garden and the treed open space of the University’s Butler
tract. The rear deck receives sun from noon to dusk and affords striking views of sunsets over the big open sky of these Broadmead fields and thicket. The rear deck leads into a backyard featuring cultivated garden beds enclosed by a one-of-a-kind fence that has a window allowing animal companions to view the adjacent fields beyond. The east and south outdoor rooms are connected by the side shade garden. A second-story room opens onto a roof deck affording another vista of the fields and thicket and the best place to be to see Princeton University’s annual Reunion fireworks display. True to the Bauhaus spirit, the design integrates the exterior and interior. Inside, the abundance of windows let in plentiful natural light. With an open floor plan, the living room in the front as well as the dining room, kitchen and laundry room afford views of the backyard garden. Opening the dining room’s double sliding glass doors in front and back creates a breezeway between the decks. The kitchen cabinets, countertop and appliances are new. The hardwood floor has been refinished. The bathroom was just remodeled, and the laundry room sink, cabinets, countertop and pantry shelves updated. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a hallway lined with wooden built in cabinetry and drawers stained a deep mahogany brown. The master bedroom is spacious and airy with built in wooden closets. Another of the rooms is outfitted with a wall of shelves
to accommodate a significant library and makes for an ideal home office. The third room has a view of the garden, fields and thicket with a doorway to the rooftop deck. The basement accommodates a workout area and entertainment center. The backyard is fenced in. The garden within it consists of six terraced beds, one of them is a large vegetable garden area that also contains three raised beds. There’s a
compost bin that yields a rich organic compost. The property has the designation of ‘River Friendly Resident’ by the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association. In a similar vein, the construction materials selected are non-toxic and eco-friendly.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 07/20/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,705
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R5
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Basement Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Steel Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,304 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- 1 Fireplace
- Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Front Loading Washer
- Gas Dryer
Schools
- Riverside Elementary School
- John Witherspoon Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- High-Efficiency Water Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Riverside Subdivision, Prefabricated Gh House Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00034
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-11001-00034
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Lwin Moe Moe and Win Aungmoe
Bought by
Mcgee Alan and Vasudevan Veena
Seller's Agent
James Joslin
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Holly
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.42%
Views
62
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.91%
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Outstanding Balance
$779,340
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$199,547
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 20, 2024
Closed on
Sep 10, 2024
Sold by
Ludlum David A and Ludlum Wendy Stambler
Bought by
Lwin Moe Moe
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Joslin
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$961,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
9.83%
Views
54
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.95%
Original Mortgage
$766,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 2004
Sold by
Stewart Mittnacht
Bought by
Ludlum David and Ludlum Wendy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
6.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2000
Sold by
Vitalis Robert
Bought by
Stewart Mittnacht
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Sale Deed | $975,000 | Foundation Title | |
| Deed | $961,000 | First American Title | |
| Deed | $432,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $315,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $780,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $766,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $326,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $333,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $333,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | Sold | $975,000 | -1.4% | $690 / Sq Ft |
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | For Sale | $989,000 | +2.9% | $699 / Sq Ft |
| 09/11/2024 09/11/24 | Sold | $961,000 | +9.8% | $737 / Sq Ft |
| 07/31/2024 07/31/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/20/2024 07/20/24 | For Sale | $875,000 | -- | $671 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,399 | $585,200 | $357,000 | $228,200 |
| 2024 | $11,705 | $465,600 | $357,000 | $108,600 |
| 2023 | $11,705 | $465,600 | $357,000 | $108,600 |
| 2022 | $11,323 | $465,600 | $357,000 | $108,600 |
| 2021 | $11,356 | $465,600 | $357,000 | $108,600 |
| 2020 | $11,268 | $465,600 | $357,000 | $108,600 |
| 2019 | $11,874 | $500,600 | $392,000 | $108,600 |
| 2018 | $11,674 | $500,600 | $392,000 | $108,600 |
| 2017 | $11,514 | $500,600 | $392,000 | $108,600 |
| 2016 | $11,334 | $500,600 | $392,000 | $108,600 |
| 2015 | $11,073 | $500,600 | $392,000 | $108,600 |
| 2014 | $9,846 | $450,600 | $342,000 | $108,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
James Joslin
Seller's Agent in 2025
James Joslin
Queenston Realty, LLC
(609) 203-9910
23 in this area
31 Total Sales
-
Josh Wilton
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Josh Wilton
Queenston Realty, LLC
(609) 577-6786
75 in this area
103 Total Sales
-
Victoria Holly
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Victoria Holly
Queenston Realty, LLC
(201) 790-1939
24 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
Ingela Kostenbader
Seller's Agent in 2024
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
(609) 902-5302
219 in this area
285 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME2046122
APN: 14-11001-0000-00034
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