539 Jefferson Road

Closed 11/22/23
Closed 11/22/23
Exterior Front
Foyer
Foyer
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Office
Office
Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
Hall Bath
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Garage
Garage
Garage
Patio
Patio
Yard
Yard
Yard
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,020,000
3 beds1,600 sqft$638/sqft
539 Jefferson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$638/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

For the first time since its construction, and lived in by the builder's family since completed, this one of a kind charming story book of a house is being offered for sale. Not only does it have the location, great size yard but also has charm oozing out of every pore of its being. Walking up the brick path way to the front door just gives you a hint of what lies inside. The entrance has storage for coats and outer wear, including an umbrella closet! and then beyond is the formal entry. The original...For the first time since its construction, and lived in by the builder's family since completed, this one of a kind charming story book of a house is being offered for sale. Not only does it have the location, great size yard but also has charm oozing out of every pore of its being. Walking up the brick path way to the front door just gives you a hint of what lies inside. The entrance has storage for coats and outer wear, including an umbrella closet! and then beyond is the formal entry. The original wood trim is through out the house as well as the hard wood flooring. Note the tiny cupboard, an original telephone repository! Through into the good size and be prepared to gasp! The large picture window to the side of the room gives a stunning view of the yard and allows in lots of natural light. On one wall there is a suite of bookcases with leaded light doors straddling a window. Underneath the window is more storage. The wood mantel across the top of the stone fireplace is purported to be wood from the University, the original builder of the home helped build several buildings in campus. This, and the beamed ceiling adds to the feeling of warmth and coziness in the room. A step down to a charming bonus room with blue stone flooring. Uses for this space are endless, working, relaxing or even trying your hand at growing plants! The dining room, has a built in china hutch and more storage under the window which also provides buffet space. A good size room which lends itself to both casual and formal gatherings. The renovated kitchen is only two years old with gleaming white cabinetry and complimentary counters. The gray subway tile is on trend. There are LG stainless steel appliances and two pantries - one original to the house and the other a new addition. Access to the driveway and garage is through the door a step down from the kitchen. The three bedrooms on the second floor all share the hall bath. The main bedroom has two closets, one with custom wood pull out drawers and the second is a walk-in. There is built - in storage either side of the room, so you need little furniture! Bedrooms 2 and 3 evoke a cottage feel with dormer windows and touches like built-in drawers in bedroom 3. The dramatic window in the stair well adds lots of natural light to the second floor too. The basement is unfinished but provides storage. There is a half bath there. Note the original furnace that used to heat the home and the disused safe from Princeton Preparatory School ! The yard is a good size and has numerous mature perennials. There is a patio to the rear of the home for outside entertaining. The single car detached garage provides storage too! Item to note, the iron circular " Majestic" lid sunk in concrete near the side door is a recessed trash can - press the lever and the lid opens! Close to town and schools, what a gem!
  • Listed by: Ingela Kostenbader 609.902.5302 ingela@princetonhome.com • Queenston Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 11/22/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJME2035600

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

101.6%

Princeton, NJ

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Property Information for 539 Jefferson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,539 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Mercer County
  • Tax ID Number: 14-05405-00001
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NOT ON LIST
  • Subdivision: NOT ON LIST (MERCER NJ)
  • Municipality: PRINCETON
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,600.00
  • 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRINCETON (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $474,500
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $141,500
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $333,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R6
  • Tax Lot: 00001
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Office
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,600.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2143027
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.princetonhome.com

Property History for 539 Jefferson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2035600

$1,020,000—
Oct 13, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2035600

—
Oct 13, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2035600

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2035600

$1,020,000
10/13/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2035600

—
10/13/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2035600

—

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Schools near 539 Jefferson Road

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