56 Carter Road

Closed 6/6/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$445,218

3 beds2 baths1,725 sqft$258/sqft

56 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.46 acresLot Size

1945Year Built

$258/sq ftPrice per sq ft

10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Impeccably Maintained Cape Cod with Numerous Upgrades. This 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath home is Centrally located in Lawrenceville and Just Minutes to Princeton. The Gourmet Kitchen includes a Commercial Grade Wolf Brand Stove with 6 burners & griddle, Range Hood, Center Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Lighting and Crown Molding. The Dining Room also includes Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding and a Double French Door with Access to the back Trex Deck. The Living Room Includes Hardwood Floors,...Impeccably Maintained Cape Cod with Numerous Upgrades. This 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath home is Centrally located in Lawrenceville and Just Minutes to Princeton. The Gourmet Kitchen includes a Commercial Grade Wolf Brand Stove with 6 burners & griddle, Range Hood, Center Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Lighting and Crown Molding. The Dining Room also includes Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding and a Double French Door with Access to the back Trex Deck. The Living Room Includes Hardwood Floors, Wood Burning Fireplace with Built-ins on both side. The Sunroom has a vaulted Ceiling and Windows with views of the back yard. It also has a French door with access to deck. There is one large bedroom with hardwood floors, an Office with built-in bookshelves and a Full Bathroom on the 1st floor. Upstairs there are 2 Large Bedrooms and another Full Bath with Vaulted Ceiling. The Full Basement has plenty of storage and includes a walkout to the backyard. Upgrades & Features include Basement Drainage System, Updated Water Treatment system, Newer Anderson Windows, Solid Wood Doors, New Garage Door, 2018 Hot Water Heater, Central A/C, Upgraded 200 Amp Electric with Generator Hookup, Security System Wired, Attic Fan, Awning that extends over the Deck, Bluestone Patio, Firepit, 2nd Patio that was designed to hold a Hot Tub, Fully Fenced in Back yard, 2 Car attached Garage with opener and service door to the back yard. Lawrenceville Schools!

Listed by: Martyn Daetwyler 609.306.9547 martydaetwyler@yahoo.com • RE/MAX of Princeton

Listing closed: 06/06/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJME266622

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$604,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

103.2%

a front view of a house with yard and green space

1/2

$540,000

Sold 10/10/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,699
Square Feet: 4.79
Acres

1 Carson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/35

$668,000

Sold 05/09/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,576
Square Feet: 1.6
Acres

4404 Province Line Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/21

$540,000

Sold 10/11/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,417
Square Feet: 3.64
Acres

707 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/32

$385,000

Sold 06/15/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,312
Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

54 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/2

$830,000

Sold 07/30/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,988
Square Feet: 1.52
Acres

537 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/43

$1,075,000

Sold 09/01/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,424
Square Feet: 0.26
Acres

528 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/26

$890,000

Sold 03/06/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,008
Square Feet: 0.85
Acres

4587 Province Line Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

$435,000

Sold 11/01/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,674
Square Feet: 5.2
Acres

1445 Hatter Creek Road, Princeton, ID 83857

$499,000

Sold 08/01/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,835
Square Feet: 0.98
Acres

10908 County Road 442, Princeton, TX 75407

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage¹

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX of Princeton

Sold By BHHS New Jersey Properties-Hillsboro

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage¹

$2,911 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,263

Property Taxes

$648

HOA Dues

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Property Information for 56 Carter Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,778 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Mercer County
Tax ID Number: 07-06601-00035
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NOT ON LIST
Subdivision: NOT ON LIST (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street: Van Kirk
Municipality: LAWRENCE TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 8
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,725.00
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
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1945
Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,000 SF

Location

School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 300200397290

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
High School: LAWRENCE (MERCER NJ)
HighSchoolSource: 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: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $277,800

Year Assessed: 2018
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $154,000
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $123,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: EP-1
Tax Lot: 00035
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Other, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,725.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,725.00
Total SQFT: 1,725.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3015/5705/8222/301557058222_512_384_WM_0F-WBYQFi8Le3ZMY.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Water Proofing System
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.00

Fencing: Fully, Rear
Parcel ID: 2136661

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Private
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Washer, Stove, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Non-Monitored, Security System
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Double Pane, Wood Frame
Laundry Type: Basement
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aYvCFhirjLP&mls=1

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Satellite Dish, Extensive Hardscape

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Private Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: https://www.findahomenj.com/

Property History for 56 Carter Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 6, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #649324685	$445,217	+0.8% / yr
Jun 6, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #NJME266622	$445,218	—
Mar 20, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #NJME266622		—
Mar 13, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME266622	$455,000	—
Aug 10, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266125347	$395,000	—
Aug 10, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #NJME124280	$395,000	—
Jun 14, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #NJME124280		—
May 8, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME124280	$416,000	—
Jul 24, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #NJME162304	$339,000	—
May 27, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #NJME162304		—
May 22, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME162304	$339,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/06/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #649324685	$445,217 +0.8% / yr
06/06/2019	Closed BRIGHT #NJME266622	$445,218
03/20/2019	Pending BRIGHT #NJME266622	—
03/13/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME266622	$455,000
08/10/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266125347	$395,000
08/10/2004	Closed BRIGHT #NJME124280	$395,000
06/14/2004	Pending BRIGHT #NJME124280	—
05/08/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME124280	$416,000
07/24/2003	Closed BRIGHT #NJME162304	$339,000
05/27/2003	Pending BRIGHT #NJME162304	—
05/22/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME162304	$339,000

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

Public Records for 56 Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand$123,800Additions$169,400Total$293,200

Tax Record2025$9,280 ($773 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,725 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,725 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1945ZoningEP-1CountyMERCERAPN07-06601-0000-00035

Schools near 56 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	1.6 mi
8/10	Lawrence Middle School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	3.9 mi
7/10	Lawrence High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.7 mi
7/10	Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	2.8 mi
5/10	Lawrence Intermediate School	Public - Nearby school	4 to 6	3.3 mi
5/10	Eldridge Park School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	4.1 mi
NR	French American School of Princeton	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	Princeton Junior School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Lawrenceville Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	1.6 mi
8/10	Lawrence Middle School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	3.9 mi
7/10	Lawrence High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.7 mi
7/10	Benjamin Franklin Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	2.8 mi
5/10	Lawrence Intermediate School Public4 to 6 Nearby school	3.3 mi
5/10	Eldridge Park School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	4.1 mi
NR	French American School of Princeton PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Princeton Junior School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

New listings in 08540

$590,000 | 3 Brookline Court, Unit E, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/38

Coming Soon

$590,000

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,563
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

3 Brookline Court, Unit E, Princeton, NJ 08540

$550,000 | 117 William Patterson Court, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/28

Open: 9/5 02:00PM - 04:00PMNew

$550,000

2
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,280
Square Feet: 0.08
Acres

117 William Patterson Court, Princeton, NJ 08540

$590,000 | 3 Brookline Court, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/38

New

$590,000

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,563
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

3 Brookline Court, Princeton, NJ 08540

$669,000 | 19 Jackson Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/38

Coldwell Banker Realty Coming SoonOpen: 9/12 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$669,000

2
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,070
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

19 Jackson Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/38

$1,275,000

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,391
Square Feet: 0.24
Acres

299 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/29

$525,000

2
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,560
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

46 Haverhill Court, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/8

$365,000

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,008
Square Feet

306 Trinity Court, Unit 12, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/43

Active Under Contract

$735,000

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,036
Square Feet: 0.09
Acres

57 West Countryside Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540

1/38

Open: 9/5 01:00PM - 03:00PM

$629,900

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,153
Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

43 Fair Acres Court, Princeton, NJ 08540

Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 56 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$445,218	3	2	1,725	20,000
64 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	2,091	19,815
66 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$290,000	3	2	1,232	443,441
58 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	3,367	–
46 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$560,000	–	–	1,678	73,799
63 Carter Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648	$350,000	–	–	1,656	212,660
68 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$449,000	3	3	2,356	239,580
44 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$450,000	3	2	1,375	73,616
45 Carter Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648	–	–	–	6,211	–
42 A Carter Road, Unit A, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,195,000	4	4	5,662	134,078
42 A Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,195,000	–	–	5,757	134,078
70 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$899,000	5	4	3,865	233,482
38 A Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,350,000	–	–	4,515	174,240
36 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$617,400	5	4	–	157,318
55 Carter Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648	–	–	–	–	–

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX of Princeton

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.

Princeton, NJ

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Explore Nearby Homes

Homes in Nearby Lawrence Township Neighborhoods

Homes in Nearby Lawrence Township Cities

Homes in Nearby Lawrence Township Zip Codes