Sold
Last Sold Price
39,009 Lot Size0.90 Acres
56 Lafayette Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
LandProperty Type
0.90 acresLot Size

Description

Location, Location, Location! Build your dream home on one of the most spectacular private lots in all of Princeton! An established neighborhood, with gorgeous trees surrounded by nature. This property offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Nestled on a serene private road in the highly sought-after western section. This is one of the only building lots available in all of Princeton. With the convenience of walking to town and Princeton University. The combination...Location, Location, Location! Build your dream home on one of the most spectacular private lots in all of Princeton! An established neighborhood, with gorgeous trees surrounded by nature. This property offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Nestled on a serene private road in the highly sought-after western section. This is one of the only building lots available in all of Princeton. With the convenience of walking to town and Princeton University. The combination of this fantastic lot size (almost an acre) and prime location is truly unmatched. Come view this exceptional lot today!

Listing Agent

  1. Brooke Ann Brown

    Brooke Ann Brown

    Listing Agent

    Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

    P: (609) 203-1311

Listing closed: 07/24/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJME2035368

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$825,000

Avg days on market

172

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Princeton, NJ

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Location

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Property Information for 56 Lafayette Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Land / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: NO TAX RECORD
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 10-03-2023
  • Cross Street: ELM RD
  • Municipality: PRINCETON
  • Central Air: No
  • Construction Completed: No
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 0.90 AC
Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRINCETON (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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $0
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 8.02
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Lease In Effect: No
Building Info
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees
  • Building Sites: 1.00
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Private
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS

Property History for 56 Lafayette Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2035368

$1,150,000
Jul 3, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2035368

Jul 3, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2035368

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2035368

$1,150,000
07/03/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2035368

07/03/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2035368

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

Schools near 56 Lafayette 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Park School
PublicPK to 5

Princeton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

The Hun School Of Princeton
Private6 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: 56 Lafayette Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,150,000
39,009
$700,000
3
1,500
41,382
$1,150,000
39,204
$2,550,000
4
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