1309 Canal Rd

Princeton, NJ 08540

$600,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,200 Sq. Ft.
$188 / Sq. Ft.
3,200
Sq. Ft.
$188
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 12/4/18
Sold 12/4/18

Description

Completely rebuilt, renovated, move-in ready 3,200 sf home on 2.6 acres in historic Griggstown. 4 huge bedrooms (3 have walk-in closets), 3 full baths, and 2,600 sf outbuilding in the back. Directly overlooking the scenic D&R Canal, this home features great room w/ brick fireplace, kitchen w/ huge center island, granite counters, shaker cabinets, wine fridge, and S/S Samsung appliances. Extras such as epoxied garage floor, mudroom, 1st floor full bath, patio, and the open concept. New well and septic...Completely rebuilt, renovated, move-in ready 3,200 sf home on 2.6 acres in historic Griggstown. 4 huge bedrooms (3 have walk-in closets), 3 full baths, and 2,600 sf outbuilding in the back. Directly overlooking the scenic D&R Canal, this home features great room w/ brick fireplace, kitchen w/ huge center island, granite counters, shaker cabinets, wine fridge, and S/S Samsung appliances. Extras such as epoxied garage floor, mudroom, 1st floor full bath, patio, and the open concept. New well and septic system. House is not in a flood zone. Outbuilding can be renovated, leased out, and/or even used for horses, cars, storage, etc. D&R Canal is home to plenty of recreational activities! Princeton address, University & Downtown are only minutes away, easy access to major highways/mass transit!
  1. Listed by HONGYU TANG • TANG GROUP REAL ESTATE LLC

Property Details for 1309 Canal Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Georgetown Franklin Turnpike to Canal Rd.
Days On Market
35
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Historic
LISTING CLOSED: 12/04/2018 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1309 Canal Road

StatusSold
MLS #3505241
Days on Market35
Taxes$10,004 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size2.61 AC / 113,691 SF
CountySomerset County
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Sold By TANG GROUP REAL ESTATE LLC, HONGYU TANG

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Building Information for 1309 Canal Road

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size2.61 AC / 113,691 SF

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Property Information for 1309 Canal Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: FRANKLIN
  • Active Days on Market: 35
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2018
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Franklin Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 9
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2708.0
  • Street # Display: 1309.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: CANAL RD
  • Zip Code: 08540-8633
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $10,004
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 431400.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2708-00009-0000-00009-0005-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Gravel, 2 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Built-In Garage, Inside Entrance
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: RgOvElec, CookElec, Refrig, Washer, Dishwshr, Dryer, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 3200.0
  • Lot Identifier: 9.5
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2.610 ACRES
  • Total Acres: 2.61
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated, Historical
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 99400.0
  • Assessment Land: 332000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 2 Units, Central Air
  • Utilities: Gas-Propane, Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: GasPropO
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Patio, Outbuilding(s)
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 21x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 20x19
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 19x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x12
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 22x21
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 22x21
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 16x12
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: PowderRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: First

Property History for 1309 Canal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2018

Sold

GSMLS #3505241

$600,000—
Dec 3, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #636449616

$600,000

+59.5% / yr

Sep 28, 2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3505241

$635,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2018

Sold

GSMLS #3505241

$600,000
12/03/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #636449616

$600,000

+59.5% / yr

09/28/2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3505241

$635,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1309 Canal Road

Taxable ValueLand$437,400Additions$373,900Total$811,300
Tax Record2025$14,011 ($1,168 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,414 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,414 SqFtStories2Lot Size113,692 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1947ZoningCPCountySOMERSETAPN08-00009-0000-00009-05

Schools near 1309 Canal Road

This home is within Franklin Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Claremont Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Sampson G Smith School
Public - 6 to 8
Franklin Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Franklin Park Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Claremont Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sampson G Smith School
Public6 to 8

Franklin Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Franklin Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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