286 Carter Rd

Princeton, NJ 08540

$6,292,500
Last Sold Price
5
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Closed 11/12/21
Closed 11/12/21

Description

Green Valley Farm is a 75-acre country property of privacy and rural beauty ten minutes from downtown Princeton. A one-hour train ride to New York City, it is less than an hour's drive to Newark and Philadelphia airports. There are no restrictions or easements on the property which is comprised of two parcels: 41 acres in Hopewell Township and 34 acres in Lawrence Township which have the potential of subdivision. The farm is surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved or protected contiguous land....Green Valley Farm is a 75-acre country property of privacy and rural beauty ten minutes from downtown Princeton. A one-hour train ride to New York City, it is less than an hour's drive to Newark and Philadelphia airports. There are no restrictions or easements on the property which is comprised of two parcels: 41 acres in Hopewell Township and 34 acres in Lawrence Township which have the potential of subdivision. The farm is surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved or protected contiguous land. The pre-revolutionary farmhouse was completely renovated in 1993 and again in 2004 to capture a country lifestyle with generous spaces and modern amenities . There is a cathedral ceiling great room with a paneled wall of bookcases, a walk in fireplace, and a century old formal garden. A spacious gourmet kitchen includes a dining area, a large island, and a fireplace sitting area with views out to the pool and meadows beyond. The elegant house is built for comfortable living and entertaining on any scale. Princeton, NJ is rated among the most desirable places to live and raise children in the US. It is a world class university town with outstanding local private schools, two major hospitals, renowned theater and music and a charming bustling downtown all within a few minutes drive. Green Valley Farm is on of Princeton's premier properties. It is in excellent condition, easy to maintain and enjoys reduced taxes because it is farmland assessed. The tree lined 1/2 mile driveway welcomes one to this unique and lovely property.
  1. Listed by Norman Pete T Callaway Sr. • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609)-558-5900 pcallaway@callawayhenderson.com
  2. Listed by Christina M Callaway • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609)-610-5747 ccallaway@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 286 Carter Road

Tax ID Number
06-00041-00004
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/21/2022 04:13 AM

Property Details for 286 Carter Road

StatusClosed
MLS #NJME296518
Days on Market297
Taxes$50,319 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1994
Lot Size74.85 AC / 3,260,466 SF
CountyMercer County
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Building Information for 286 Carter Road

Stories2Year Built1994Building Size-Lot Size74.85 AC / 3,260,466 SF

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Property Information for 286 Carter Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200397266
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HOPEWELL E.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: HVCHS (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Hopewell Twp (21106)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,688,000
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,298,000
  • Land Assessed Value: $390,000
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: Farm Assessed
  • Zoning: VRC
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 6
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 6
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Great Room, Other, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Lucash Montgomery, Bob Bennett-Architect
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1991
  • Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: .00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Northeast
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Low VOC Insulation, Low VOC Products/Finishes, Masonry, Shake Siding
  • Roof: Shake
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3041/8629/8439/304186298439_512_384_WM_slpRI1s3ab3p3yYQ.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Sump Pump, Partial
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, 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-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-6
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Level, Pond, Private, Road Frontage, Stream/Creek, Vegetation Planting
  • Soil Types: Clay, Loam
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Parcel ID: 2120677
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: 07-07801-00030-QFARM in Lawrence Township has 34.4 Acres, 06-00041-00004-QFARM in Hopewell Township has 36.45
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 8
  • Garage Features: Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Store/Office, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Fire Detection System, Security System, Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Screens, Wood Frame
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.wellcomemat.com/mls/k1m819be6a5r6r7
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Play Area, Satellite Dish, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace, Wrap Around, Balcony, Breezeway
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Multiple Phone Lines, Phone, Under Ground
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Air Purification System, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Geothermal, Whole House Fan, Programmable Thermostat
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal
  • Hot Water: Multi-tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Aerobic Septic, Septic = # of BR
  • Electric Service: 440 Volts
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS

Property History for 286 Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME296518

$6,292,500—
Nov 12, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480620537

$6,292,500—
Oct 15, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME296518

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME296518

$6,292,500
11/12/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480620537

$6,292,500
10/15/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME296518

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Public Records for 286 Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,700Additions-Total$5,700
Tax Record2024$180 ($15 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size1,587,762 SqFtStyleFarmsZoningVRCCountyMERCERAPN06 00041-0000-00004-0000-QFARM

Schools near 286 Carter Road

This home is within Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hopewell Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Timberlane Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stony Brook Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hopewell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Timberlane Middle School
Public6 to 8

Central High School
Public9 to 12

Stony Brook Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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