Last Sold Price
4 beds2,572 sqft$527/sqft
237 Elm Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Description

Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully designed ranch-style home, located in Princeton’s highly sought-after Western Section. This beautifully laid-out residence offers the perfect balance of comfort, flexibility, and charm—tailored for modern living. Three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths are situated in one wing of the home, providing a cohesive and comfortable layout ideal for everyday living or accommodating guests. In a separate, private wing, you’ll find a fourth bedroom complete...Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully designed ranch-style home, located in Princeton’s highly sought-after Western Section. This beautifully laid-out residence offers the perfect balance of comfort, flexibility, and charm—tailored for modern living. Three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths are situated in one wing of the home, providing a cohesive and comfortable layout ideal for everyday living or accommodating guests. In a separate, private wing, you’ll find a fourth bedroom complete with its own full bath, private backyard access, and a charming deck—an ideal space for guests, in-laws, a home office, or a peaceful personal retreat. Designed with entertaining in mind, the open-concept living and dining areas are flooded with natural light and anchored by two inviting fireplaces, adding warmth and character throughout. Just off the main living space, a sunroom overlooking the front yard offers a serene spot to read, relax, or sip your morning coffee. Additional highlights include a two-car attached garage, generous storage options, and a floor plan that strikes a perfect balance between open, airy gathering spaces and private, tucked-away rooms. Walking path and access in the back to Lafayette Rd. This is Princeton living at its finest—don’t miss the chance to call this exceptional home your own.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/11/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ingela Kostenbader • Queenston Realty, LLC
    P: (609) 902-5302 ingela@princetonhome.com

Property Details for 237 Elm Road

Status
MLS #
NJME2058164
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$19,509 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.62 AC / 27,199 SF
Tax ID Number
14-00002 01-00010
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
WESTERN
Subdivision
WESTERN (MERCER NJ)
Municipality
PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,572.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,440,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

[Princeton, NJ]

9 comparable properties found

$1,450,000 | 9 Morgan Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
1/30
1

$1,450,000

Sold 10/31/24

4
Bedrooms
2,480
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/3
2

$1,595,000

Sold 05/21/25

4
Bedrooms
2,710
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/43
3

$1,640,000

Sold 06/20/25

4
Bedrooms
2,542
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
4

$1,295,000

Sold 11/04/24

4
Bedrooms
2,874
Square Feet
3.65
Acres
a view of a house with a yard covered in snow
1/32
5

$1,100,000

Sold 04/01/25

4
Bedrooms
2,619
Square Feet
0.80
Acres
$1,520,000 | 14 Tee-Ar Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
1/39
6

$1,520,000

Sold 07/17/25

4
Bedrooms
2,110
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/36
7

$1,350,000

Sold 07/14/25

4
Bedrooms
2,448
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a view of a entryway door with wooden floor
1/35
8

$1,440,000

Sold 08/26/25

4
Bedrooms
2,704
Square Feet
0.61
Acres
a front view of a house with a garage
1/33
9

$1,293,000

Sold 07/23/25

4
Bedrooms
2,794
Square Feet
2.18
Acres

Location

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Sold By Queenston Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 237 Elm Road

Stories1Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,199 SF

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Property Information for 237 Elm Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Princeton (21114)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $732,600
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $238,600
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $494,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 3
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,572.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 136.00 x 200.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2138353
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
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: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.princetonhome.com

Property History for 237 Elm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1907244374

$1,356,000
Jul 11, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2058164

$1,356,000
May 9, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2058164

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1907244374

$1,356,000
07/11/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2058164

$1,356,000
05/09/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2058164

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

Public Records for 237 Elm Road

Taxable ValueLand$494,000Additions$238,600Total$732,600
Tax Record2025$20,022 ($1,668 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,394 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,394 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,199 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningR1CountyMERCERAPN14-00002-01-00010

Schools near 237 Elm Road

This home is within Princeton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Community Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Princeton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 237 Elm Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,356,000
4
2,572
27,199
2,518
19,998
$1,090,000
7,160
42,776
$1,960,000
6
22,620
$1,210,000
5
42,280
$1,210,000
4,672
42,279

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