Serene, spacious, and secluded - this custom designed home is centrally located but privately situated. Tucked away in a leafy, green neighborhood but only minutes from downtown Kingston and Princeton, and close to Carnegie Lake and numerous paths along the canal, this home is perfect for naturing-loving adventurers who don't want to sacrifice convenience and location. The home was completely rebuilt in 2004 by local renowned architect Kevin Wilkes of Princeton Design Guild, with a vision of a truly unique and open interior creating a warm and inviting environment. Step inside the home and be greeted by a grand two-story foyer. The home feels open and airy thanks to the bountiful amounts of natural light, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and 2nd floor bridge that complete the space. The homes large windows which look out on the wooded backdrop creates privacy and seclusion. The kitchen features numerous top of the line features - from the Cherry wood cabinets to the granite countertops - the kitchen opens up the great room, with looming ceilings, and a central fireplace that draws the eye in. Upstairs is a master bedroom that faces the wooded exterior for added tranquility. The first floor has a multi-generational suite complete with a full-bathroom. With easy access to major commuting roads and nationally ranked schools, this truly unique home is perfect for those that want to be in the center of it all without sacrificing privacy or convenience. Welcome home.
Contemporary colonial near Princeton, canal tow path and bus to NYC. Beautiful kitchen opens to great room. Full, partially finished basement. Quick close possible.
TREND #6663278
Feb 8, 2016
Sold
$520,000
Dec 23, 2015
Pending
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Dec 15, 2015
Contingent
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Nov 8, 2015
Price Changed
$550,000
Oct 23, 2015
Listed
$569,900
BRIGHT MLS #1002724126
Feb 8, 2016
Sold
$520,000
Dec 13, 2015
Listing Removed
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Oct 23, 2015
Listed
$550,000
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This custom house was completely rebuilt in 2004 after being redesigned by architect Kevin Wilkes of Princeton Design Guild. Not into "cookie cutter" tract homes? Do you love the outdoors and being close to nature? Enjoy running/walking/cycling/canoeing/kayaking year round? How about walking to the canal towpath (that runs for miles in either direction)just down the street? The house gets great light, starting with the spacious two-story entry foyer that leads to a 2nd floor bridge/landing with vaulted ceilings and beams. Cozy Master Bedroom faces the wooded lot and offers his n' her walk-in closets. The spacious kitchen with cherry cabinets, plenty of granite counter space and high-end appliances opens to a spacious great room with a fireplace as it's focal point. Hardwood floors on main level, with tile in kitchen. Guest room on main floor could be used as in-law suite or office on the first floor (with full bath). The hamlet of Kingston offers restaurants, shopping and other services just minutes away. Bus stop to NYC close by, too.
BRIGHT MLS #1007837620
Sep 30, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 26, 2015
Listed
$575,000
Public Records
Aug 2, 1995
Sold
$159,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,593 (+4.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2024
$11,126 (+3.9%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2023
$10,705 (+3.1%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2022
$10,385 (+0.4%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2021
$10,340 (−0.9%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2020
$10,437 (−0.9%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2019
$10,529 (+3.5%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2018
$10,171 (+0.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2017
$10,155 (+1.3%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2016
$10,029 (+5.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2014
$9,529 (+2.5%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2013
$9,300 (+3.3%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2011
$9,001 (+7.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2010
$8,394 (+3.6%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2009
$8,106
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
Tax history for 5 Basin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,593 (+4.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2024
$11,126 (+3.9%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2023
$10,705 (+3.1%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2022
$10,385 (+0.4%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2021
$10,340 (−0.9%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2020
$10,437 (−0.9%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2019
$10,529 (+3.5%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2018
$10,171 (+0.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2017
$10,155 (+1.3%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2016
$10,029 (+5.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2014
$9,529 (+2.5%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2013
$9,300 (+3.3%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2011
$9,001 (+7.2%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2010
$8,394 (+3.6%)
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
2009
$8,106
$57,500 + $145,600
$203,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,947
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2100103 00005
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Dining Room Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Laundry Facilities