$976,000
SOLD SEP 12, 2025

34 Southern Way Princeton, NJ 08540

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,389 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$703 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Riverside Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of September 2025

Come and sit for a while on the inviting front porch of this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the Riverside Neighborhood of Princeton. The living room has a charming brick and wood surround fireplace which is the focal point of the room. It leads in to the dining room, which gives the downstairs and airy feel. The dining room has French doors which leads to a large screened in porch, great for extra living space. The kitchen is well equipped and also has a pantry and has recently had the dishwasher and stove replaced. There is a half bath, access to garage and side yard also from the kitchen area. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms, and one bath. There are hardwood floors in all living spaces. The rear yard is fenced and to complete the home there is an attached single car garage. New upgraded sewer line to the street 9 years ago. New roof in 2020. Walking distance to schools, University, and downtown. This is not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingela Kostenbader

(609) 902-5302 ingela@princetonhome.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

James Joslin

(609) 203-9910 jamesjoslin41@gmail.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #2191929

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,778

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,389 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • John Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00017
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-08703-00017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,778

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Back and front porch furniture.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Come and sit for a while on the inviting front porch of this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the Riverside Neighborhood of Princeton. The living room has a charming brick and wood surround fireplace which is the focal point of the room. It leads in to the dining room, which gives the downstairs and airy feel. The dining room has French doors which leads to a large screened in porch, great for extra living space. The kitchen is well equipped and also has a pantry and has recently had the dishwasher and stove replaced. There is a half bath, access to garage and side yard also from the kitchen area. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms, and one bath. There are hardwood floors in all living spaces. The rear yard is fenced and to complete the home there is an attached single car garage. New upgraded sewer line to the street 9 years ago. New roof in 2020. Walking distance to schools, University, and downtown. This is not to be missed!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1389
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1389
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 694.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1389
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 34

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE E.S.
  • Middle School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE E.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Zoning: R5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15778.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-08703-00017
  • Tax Lot: 00017
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 09/12/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1994
Sold by
Warren Kay B
Bought by
Gowen William and Gowen Cahterine Kurtz

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
8.65%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $266,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Sold $976,000 +1.1% $703 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $965,000 -- $695 / Sq Ft
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 $15,778 $592,500 $449,000 $143,500
2024 $14,895 $592,500 $449,000 $143,500
2023 $14,895 $592,500 $449,000 $143,500
2022 $14,410 $592,500 $449,000 $143,500
2021 $14,451 $592,500 $449,000 $143,500
2020 $13,537 $559,400 $424,000 $135,400
2019 $13,269 $559,400 $424,000 $135,400
2018 $13,045 $559,400 $424,000 $135,400
2017 $12,866 $559,400 $424,000 $135,400
2016 $12,665 $559,400 $424,000 $135,400
2015 $12,374 $559,400 $424,000 $135,400
2014 $12,223 $559,400 $424,000 $135,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2063222

Bright MLS

APN: 14-08703-0000-00017