In one of Princeton's very favorite neighborhoods, an easy sidewalk stroll to Riverside Elementary, this incredibly flexible 3-bedroom has all the makings of your ideal home! Rare for this neighborhood is an in-ground pool, a shimmering feature of the fenced backyard, along with raised garden beds, a bluestone patio, and lots of lawn for playing. A skylit living room welcomes with a deep seat under its picture window, a wood-burning fireplace, and hardwoods. The dining room and kitchen are just beyond - holidays can gracefully overflow into the window-lined breakfast room, whose pull-up peninsula allows diners to admire gleaming Corian counters and stainless appliances. An enclosed sunroom means your writing desk can be sunlit all year long. The bedroom wing includes both a hall bath and an en suite for the master. Lower levels include a study/den whose nearby bath is easily accessed by pool-goers, and a walkout lower level with loads of space. Freshly painted and new roof (July 2019).
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Danielle Spilatore• Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
•609-921-1050 (broker)
•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)
Bought with Linda Li• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Skylights, ten-foot ceilings and huge windows amp up the natural light and airy atmosphere within this enlarged Princeton home. Although it is steps from renowned Riverside School, the . 63-acre lot feels secluded, especially around the sun-splashed pool, which was just painted. Step up from the tiled entry to the open living room, where hardwood floors begin. A bay window and a fireplace are traditional elements around which to gather. Both the dining room and the kitchen outfitted with beveled wood cabinetry and neutral tile give way to sunny spaces added in 2005, about the same time that windows were replaced throughout and several other updates were completed. Now, a breakfast room and sitting area overlook large evergreens and a side door opens to a stone patio. A sizeable sunroom with exposed brick is also restful and versatile. The bedroom wing includes a fully tiled hall bath for 2 comfortable bedrooms and the master suite with a fully tiled bath of its own. Below, a third full bath serves a study with a door to the pool. The lower level has further space for hobbies, laundry and recreation, including a finished walk-out game room.
Public Records
Jan 3, 2000
Sold
$445,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,894 (+2.6%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2024
$22,308 (+5.9%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2023
$21,060 (+3.4%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2022
$20,373 (−0.3%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2021
$20,432 (+1.5%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2020
$20,120 (+2.0%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2019
$19,721 (+1.7%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2018
$19,388 (+1.4%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2017
$19,122 (+1.6%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2016
$18,822 (+15.5%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2014
$16,293 (+2.5%)
$513,000 + $232,700
$745,700
2013
$15,891 (−2.3%)
$513,000 + $232,700
$745,700
2012
$16,272 (+4.1%)
$513,000 + $232,700
$745,700
2011
$15,636 (−4.3%)
$563,000 + $232,700
$795,700
2010
$16,333 (+17.3%)
$563,000 + $232,700
$795,700
2009
$13,921
$588,000 + $255,200
$843,200
Tax history for 221 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,894 (+2.6%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2024
$22,308 (+5.9%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2023
$21,060 (+3.4%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2022
$20,373 (−0.3%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2021
$20,432 (+1.5%)
$563,000 + $274,700
$837,700
2020
$20,120 (+2.0%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2019
$19,721 (+1.7%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2018
$19,388 (+1.4%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2017
$19,122 (+1.6%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2016
$18,822 (+15.5%)
$563,000 + $268,400
$831,400
2014
$16,293 (+2.5%)
$513,000 + $232,700
$745,700
2013
$15,891 (−2.3%)
$513,000 + $232,700
$745,700
2012
$16,272 (+4.1%)
$513,000 + $232,700
$745,700
2011
$15,636 (−4.3%)
$563,000 + $232,700
$795,700
2010
$16,333 (+17.3%)
$563,000 + $232,700
$795,700
2009
$13,921
$588,000 + $255,200
$843,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,303
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1408804 00017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Study, Sun/Florida Room, Bonus Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Interior Access, Walkout Level, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $268,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $563,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $831,400
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $19,388
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: RIVERSIDE E.S.
Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
High School: PRINCETON H.S.
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Longview Drive
Directions: Route 27 to Riverside Drive to #221 on the right (just past Longview Dr. ) or from Route 1, take Harrison Street to Sycamore Rd. , turn right onto Riverside to #221.
Municipality: PRINCETON
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,303
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1408804 00017
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Riverside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Princeton, NJ • 08540
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
20
40
23
58
35
66
43
73
52
83
61
89
68
83
59
78
57
69
44
56
36
41
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $15,433 in fees.3 minutes to get started.