229 Mechanic Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo
Listed by:joseph york
Office:christie's int'l re group
MLS#:22526662
Source:NJ_MOMLS
Price summary
- Price:$565,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$553.92
About this home
Welcome to 229 Mechanic Street, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Red Bank's history. This charming 3-bedroom ranch, built in 1938 by jazz legend Count Basie for his parents on the very lot where he was born, holds enduring cultural significance. The home offers timeless warmth with hardwood floors, a picture window, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A bright layout provides comfortable living, while the spacious backyard is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or future expansion. Just moments from downtown Red Bank's shops, restaurants, the Count Basie Center for the Arts, and Riverview Medical Center, this property blends everyday convenience with a remarkable legacy.
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Home facts
- Year built:1938
- Listing ID #:22526662
- Added:44 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 18, 2025 at 07:21 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,020 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Baseboard, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Flat
- Year built:1938
- Building area:1,020 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.17 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$565,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$553.92
- Tax amount:$9,549 (2024)
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