Last Sold Price
4 beds5,220 sqft$436/sqft
279 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Description

Breathtaking home located in historic upscale Princeton, NJ in Edgerstoune Neighborhood steps away to the Hun School of Princeton. This amazing designed home boasts an estimated 5,220 sq ft of living space, cathedral ceilings, recessed lighting throughout, anderson 400 windows, three zone HVAC, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, 4-bedrooms, 5-full bathrooms, den, office, master bedroom on second floor features: gas fireplace, bathroom with floating style double sink, free standing bathtub & fully...Breathtaking home located in historic upscale Princeton, NJ in Edgerstoune Neighborhood steps away to the Hun School of Princeton. This amazing designed home boasts an estimated 5,220 sq ft of living space, cathedral ceilings, recessed lighting throughout, anderson 400 windows, three zone HVAC, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, 4-bedrooms, 5-full bathrooms, den, office, master bedroom on second floor features: gas fireplace, bathroom with floating style double sink, free standing bathtub & fully stoned shower with bench. Designer powder room with stylish one piece stone sink, reading room with gas fireplace, living room impressively adorned with coffered ceilings, gas fireplace & plenty of natural light. Kitchen features: all thermador stainless steel appliances, designer kitchen cabinets with quartz counter tops with fully stoned back splash, center island with breakfast bar, wall mounted pot filler faucet & breakfast nook. Full basement doesn't let you down with gym room, mechanical room, recreation room, raised theater set up fully equipped with SEH electronics, wall/ceiling mounted speakers, surround sound & media integration. Very spacious two car built-in garage with ramp on third rear door for smaller equipment, paved patio, groomed landscaping with top soil. Home is 2-miles away to prestigious Princeton University.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/02/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Paul Fajardo • EXP Realty, LLC
    P: (201) 952-2072 paul.synergyrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 279 Russell Road

Status
MLS #
NJME2026084
Days on Market
73
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
2020
Lot Size
0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
Tax ID Number
14-08203-00009
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
EDGERSTOUNE
Subdivision
EDGERSTOUNE (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street
Hun Road
Municipality
PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
15
Above Grade Finished SQFT
5,220.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
Yes
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,260,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

[Princeton, NJ]

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1

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4
Bedrooms
4,430
Square Feet
0.79
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard covered with snow
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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$2,220,000

Sold 06/27/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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Square Feet
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Acres
$2,300,000 | 62 Stone Cliff Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
1/62
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4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with garden
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Sold 07/17/26

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Bedrooms
4,886
Square Feet
0.54
Acres
$910,000 | 13 Tall Timbers Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
1/44
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$910,000

Sold 12/27/24

5
Bedrooms
5,960
Square Feet
1.79
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC

Sold By Compass New Jersey, LLC

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Building Information for 279 Russell Road

Stories3Year Built2020Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

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Property Information for 279 Russell Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $753,500
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $250,000
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $503,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 00009
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,220.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 5,220.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Basement Type: Sump Pump, Poured Concrete, Interior Access, Full
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 200
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees
  • Parcel ID: 2145413
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Built In, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Water Available, Under Ground, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Private
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Hudson County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 279 Russell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2026084

$2,275,000
Jun 1, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1515282149

$2,275,000
Apr 4, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2026084

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2026084

$2,275,000
06/01/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1515282149

$2,275,000
04/04/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2026084

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

Public Records for 279 Russell Road

Taxable ValueLand$503,500Additions$1,312,100Total$1,815,600
Tax Record2025$49,620 ($4,135 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,220 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,056 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2023Year Renovated2023ZoningR2CountyMERCERAPN14-08203-0000-00009

Schools near 279 Russell 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 - 4 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Park School
PublicPK to 5

Princeton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

The American Boychoir School
Private4 to 8

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: 279 Russell Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
$2,275,000
4
5,220
30,056
$2,203,000
4
30,056
3,291
35,719
3,682
30,056
1,808
30,056
$910,000
4
30,056

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