In Princeton’s coveted Riverside neighborhood, where leafy streets and timeless architecture set the tone, this five-bedroom beauty blends classic elegance with up-to-the-minute updates. Anchoring the floor plan is a renovated kitchen, where a quartz island seats four with ease and a Wolf range stands ready for dinner parties with a hood to match. High-end appliances are all in place, and just beyond, a large sunroom adds a cheerful glow year-round. The first floor checks every box, with generous formal rooms for entertaining, a powder room, a large family room that invites daily lounging, and a fireplace-warmed home office made for focused workdays. Upstairs, the layout is just as thoughtful, offering five spacious bedrooms and three full baths, including two conveniently placed in the hall. The primary suite feels like a retreat with a fully renovated bathroom featuring a floating vanity, a whirlpool tub, and a separate shower for extra indulgence. A second-floor laundry closet adds everyday ease to this already effortless home. With its spacious footprint, refined finishes, and prime location near parks, schools, and downtown Princeton, this Riverside gem is ready to please its next lucky owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Yalian Fan• Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
•609-921-1050 (broker)
•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)
Bought with Sylmarie Trowbridge• Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
This is a one-of-a-kind in the prestigious Riverside Section of Princeton!This home sits on an oversized lot with spacious rooms. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout the upstairs and main floor. Kitchen has a large center island, ceramic tile floor and built-in window seat overlooking the spacious yard. Beautiful Dining Rm with window seat, crown molding and French doors. Living Rm decorated with mirrors and a cozy fireplace. Great Rm has Cathedral ceilings, skylights and large slider to deck. Family Rm has skylights, pegged hardwood floor, brick fireplace and recessed lighting. Main laundry on second floor. Four Season Rm is complete with multitude of sliding doors and skylights overlooking the wrap around deck. Roof, 2-zone furnace, central A/C, hot water heater all replaced 5 yrs ago. Exterior has beautiful paver driveway, sprinkler system and outdoor lighting. Very private yard with pond and waterfall, 20x40 in-ground pool great for entertaining! Wallpaper removed and more neutral painting done 01/28.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1982
Sold
$200,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,832 (+2.6%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2024
$23,221 (+5.9%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2023
$21,922 (+3.4%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2022
$21,207 (−0.3%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2021
$21,268 (−1.8%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2020
$21,654 (+3.0%)
$548,000 + $346,800
$894,800
2019
$21,025 (+1.7%)
$548,000 + $346,800
$894,800
2018
$20,671 (+1.4%)
$548,000 + $338,400
$886,400
2017
$20,387 (+1.6%)
$548,000 + $338,400
$886,400
2016
$20,068 (+12.0%)
$548,000 + $338,400
$886,400
2014
$17,912 (+2.5%)
$498,000 + $321,800
$819,800
2013
$17,470 (−1.8%)
$498,000 + $321,800
$819,800
2012
$17,787 (+4.1%)
$498,000 + $321,800
$819,800
2011
$17,092 (−5.0%)
$548,000 + $321,800
$869,800
2010
$17,983 (+7.8%)
$548,000 + $321,800
$869,800
2009
$16,682
$573,000 + $355,400
$928,400
Tax history for 257 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,832 (+2.6%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2024
$23,221 (+5.9%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2023
$21,922 (+3.4%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2022
$21,207 (−0.3%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2021
$21,268 (−1.8%)
$548,000 + $324,000
$872,000
2020
$21,654 (+3.0%)
$548,000 + $346,800
$894,800
2019
$21,025 (+1.7%)
$548,000 + $346,800
$894,800
2018
$20,671 (+1.4%)
$548,000 + $338,400
$886,400
2017
$20,387 (+1.6%)
$548,000 + $338,400
$886,400
2016
$20,068 (+12.0%)
$548,000 + $338,400
$886,400
2014
$17,912 (+2.5%)
$498,000 + $321,800
$819,800
2013
$17,470 (−1.8%)
$498,000 + $321,800
$819,800
2012
$17,787 (+4.1%)
$498,000 + $321,800
$819,800
2011
$17,092 (−5.0%)
$548,000 + $321,800
$869,800
2010
$17,983 (+7.8%)
$548,000 + $321,800
$869,800
2009
$16,682
$573,000 + $355,400
$928,400
*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
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,609
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1408804 00021
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: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Office
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $324,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $548,000
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: $872,000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $23,221
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: RIVERSIDE E.S.
Middle Or Junior School: PRINCETON
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: NASSAU
Directions: Nassau St. to Right on Riverside
Municipality: PRINCETON
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,609
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1408804 00021
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Riverside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.75M – $2.12M
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