170 Carter Road

Closed 6/15/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$995,000

5 beds4 baths3,159 sqft$315/sqft

170 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Single FamilyProperty Type

3.39 acresLot Size

1999Year Built

$315/sq ftPrice per sq ft

13 carsParking Spaces

Description

This spotless custom-built colonial offers bucolic views of an open meadow and old-growth trees, surrounded by the serene scenery and bike trails of the 183-acre Carson Woods Park. The exceptional privacy and curb appeal of this special property are enhanced by the expert landscaping and hardscape. As you enter, you'll notice maple floors, custom moldings, a gourmet kitchen with cherry and granite, lots of storage, and an abundance of natural light. The two-story foyer with open staircase, twin closets,...This spotless custom-built colonial offers bucolic views of an open meadow and old-growth trees, surrounded by the serene scenery and bike trails of the 183-acre Carson Woods Park. The exceptional privacy and curb appeal of this special property are enhanced by the expert landscaping and hardscape. As you enter, you'll notice maple floors, custom moldings, a gourmet kitchen with cherry and granite, lots of storage, and an abundance of natural light. The two-story foyer with open staircase, twin closets, and height adjustable chandelier highlight the formal spaces. While the kitchen, family room, and sun filled casual dining area open to one another where you can enjoy the granite gas fireplace from all vantage points. The main level also includes a quaint den or bonus suite with a closet and renovated full bathroom. Plus, a convenient rear staircase with sunlit landing. The upper level includes additional bedrooms served by a renovated hall bathroom, convenient laundry room, and of course the primary bedroom suite. Also, a three car garage, full basement, brand new sundeck, and a new roof. Ideally located near gorgeous parks, Princeton, and major roadways. This fine home is not to be missed!

Listed by: Tatiana Grate 267.229.4399 gratetatiana14@yahoo.com • David DePaola and Company Real Estate

Listing closed: 06/15/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJME2028874

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Property Information for 170 Carter Road

Property Details

Taxes: $20,008 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Mercer County
Tax ID Number: 07-07501-00091 02
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Transitional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 04-19-2023
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MERCER NJ)
Municipality: LAWRENCE TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 13
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,159.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1999
Lot Size: 3.39 AC / 147,664 SF

Location

School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
School District County ID: 121145218733

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: MERCER
MLS Area: Lawrence Twp (21107)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $671,200

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $442,800
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $228,400
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: EP-1
Tax Lot: 00091 02
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 4

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,159.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,159.00
Total SQFT: 3,159.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8022/7981/8754/802279818754_512_384_WM_Szbb8wfOCNHIQgB-.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bedrooms-Main Level-5, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2137169

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3

Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Total Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS

Property History for 170 Carter Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 16, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1513686467	$995,000	+8.2% / yr
Jun 15, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #NJME2028874	$995,000	—
Apr 26, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #NJME2028874		—
Apr 26, 2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2028874		—
Apr 19, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2028874	$884,900	—
Jul 20, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000369974	$675,000	—
Jul 18, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #627414111	$675,000	—
May 1, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000369974		—
Apr 8, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000369974	$699,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/16/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1513686467	$995,000 +8.2% / yr
06/15/2023	Closed BRIGHT #NJME2028874	$995,000
04/26/2023	Pending BRIGHT #NJME2028874	—
04/26/2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2028874	—
04/19/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2028874	$884,900
07/20/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000369974	$675,000
07/18/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #627414111	$675,000
05/01/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000369974	—
04/08/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000369974	$699,000

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

Public Records for 170 Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand$228,400Additions$473,600Total$702,000

Tax Record2025$22,218 ($1,852 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,159 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,159 SqFtLot Size147,664 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningEP-1CountyMERCERAPN07-07501-0000-00091-02

Schools near 170 Carter Road

This home is within Lawrence Township Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Lawrenceville Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	2.6 mi
8/10	Lawrence Middle School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	4.9 mi
7/10	Lawrence High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.8 mi
7/10	Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	3.9 mi
5/10	Lawrence Intermediate School	Public - Nearby school	4 to 6	4.3 mi
5/10	Eldridge Park School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	5.1 mi
NR	Princeton Child Development Institute	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Lawrenceville Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	2.6 mi
8/10	Lawrence Middle School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	4.9 mi
7/10	Lawrence High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.8 mi
7/10	Benjamin Franklin Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	3.9 mi
5/10	Lawrence Intermediate School Public4 to 6 Nearby school	4.3 mi
5/10	Eldridge Park School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	5.1 mi
NR	Princeton Child Development Institute PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 170 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$995,000	5	4	3,159	147,664
168 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	3,754	101,495
172 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$435,000	5	3	2,974	81,893
164 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$227,500	3	1	–	87,120
178 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$408,000	3	2	1,932	111,949
173 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$270,500	3	2	–	72,310
160 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$886,500	3	3	2,305	96,834
184 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$469,000	3	2	1,955	118,048
161 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$400,000	4	2	1,840	60,113
179 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$240,000	–	–	1,652	72,745
185 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$325,000	3	3	1,872	59,999
157 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$620,000	3	2	1,712	28,750
190 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	1,888	293,594
188 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$650,000	–	–	2,882	54,842
155 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$410,000	3	2	1,560	27,878
364 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	1,883	40,001

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