$565,000

229 Mechanic Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

  • 3 beds |
  • 1 bath |
  • 1,020 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1938
  • Property Lot Size Icon7,405sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $554/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 6 days ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 6, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Christie's Int'l RE Group : 732-456-7373
Listing Agent:
Joseph York : 732-456-7373
MLS ID:
22526662
  • General: Dec Molding
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural GasBaseboard
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

This listing courtesy of Joseph York, Christie's Int'l RE Group

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  • Property Taxes $
  • Home Insurance $
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Location

Schools Nearby

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Red Bank Middle School

101 Harding Rd, Red Bank, NJ, 07701

Grades 4-8

0.54 miles away

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Red Bank Middle School

101 Harding Rd, Red Bank, NJ, 07701

Grades 4-8

0.54 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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