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.
Sold for $559,000 on 10/28/25
$559,000
229 Mechanic Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
3beds
1,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$559,300 Zestimate®
$548/sqft
$3,661 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 02:09pm
Listed by:
Joseph York 848-207-1495,
Christie's Int'l RE Group
Bought with:
Jason McGuire, 1431977
Jersey Property Group Realty
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22526662
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: approx
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom
- Description: approx
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: approx
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Foyer
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Description: approx
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Description: approx
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dec Molding
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,020
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 147
Details
- Parcel number: 3900017000000018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Red Bank
- Subdivision: None
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$559,300
2% more+$11,186
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)$570,486