Sold147d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
158 Carter Rd
Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County
$630,000
4Beds
3Baths
2 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
None Available
08540
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
2-Car Garage
Garage Faces Front · Detached · Driveway
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 147 days ago · 51 views
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147 days on market
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
The grounds of this Princeton-area home offer a rich and immersive setting, with two acres of established gardens backing to Carson Woods. Something is always in bloom throughout the growing season, whether it's daffodils, iris, rhododendrons, azaleas, roses, or a pear tree; all take their turn in the spotlight. Hundred-year-old boxwoods, grapevines, and vegetable beds complement the floral abundance. Built in 1925 and thoughtfully expanded in 1972, this graceful home boasts a generous and flexible floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The addition brought a spacious family room and a primary bedroom suite, enhancing the home's livability while preserving its originality. Formal living and dining rooms offer generous spaces for hosting, and a heated sunporch provides a serene view of the garden. The roomy footprint of this classic home offers ample space for updates, with well-defined areas that can be reimagined or refined to suit a range of design goals. Just minutes away from farmstands, retail centers, Princeton’s vibrant heart, and Hopewell Borough’s beloved old town feel, this home is full of untapped potential.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights heated sunporch, established gardens, and ample space for updates as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,949/month
Principal & Interest$3,109
Property Tax$630
Insurance$210
Down payment20% ($126,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $504,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingBaseboard, Radiator, Natural Gas
CoolingWall Unit(s), Natural Gas
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot2 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Radiator, Natural Gas
CoolingWall Unit(s), Natural Gas
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerWell / On Site Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull
Fireplaces1
Lot2 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08540
ZoningEP-1
Annual tax$14,284
Parcel0707501000000094
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Baseboard
Radiator
Natural Gas
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Natural Gas
Laundry
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Faces Front
Detached
Driveway
Construction
Frame
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Primary Bedroom
Upper23×17 ft391 sqft
Bedroom1
Upper25×13 ft325 sqft
Bedroom2
Upper13×12 ft156 sqft
Bedroom3
Upper13×9 ft117 sqft
Primary Bathroom
UpperBathroom1
UpperListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market147
Est. value$692,600
Est. rent$6,190/mo
Tax rate2.04%
On marketOct 7, 2025
PostedOct 7, 2025
Last sold$630,000
MLS updatedNov 14, 2025
Tour days6
Views51
How are the schools in Princeton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 14, 2025Sold$630,000—Bright MLS
Oct 30, 2025Pending Sale$695,000—Bright MLS
Oct 29, 2025Contingent$695,000—Bright MLS
Oct 7, 2025Listed For Sale$695,000—Bright MLS
Sold$630,000
Nov 14, 2025•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$695,000
Oct 30, 2025•Bright MLS
Contingent$695,000
Oct 29, 2025•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$695,000
Oct 7, 2025•Bright MLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$14,285$461,100
Apr 11, 2024$14,285$461,100
Apr 11, 2023$13,745$461,100
Apr 11, 2022$13,570$461,100
Apr 11, 2021$13,381$461,100
Apr 11, 2020$13,211$461,100
Apr 11, 2019$12,911$461,100
Apr 11, 2018$12,851$461,100
Apr 11, 2017$12,662$461,100
Apr 11, 2016$12,311$461,100
Apr 11, 2015$12,081$461,100
Apr 11, 2014$12,184$461,100
Apr 11, 2013$11,694$260,500
Apr 11, 2012$11,181$260,500
Apr 11, 2011$11,056$260,500
Apr 11, 2010$10,600$260,500
Apr 11, 2009$10,433$260,500
Apr 11, 2008$9,899$260,500
Apr 11, 2007$9,508$260,500
Apr 11, 2006—$260,500
Apr 11, 2005—$260,500
Apr 11, 2004$7,789$260,500
Apr 11, 2003—$260,500
Apr 11, 2002—$260,500
Apr 11, 2001—$260,500
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Princeton, NJ • Mercer County
Nearby neighborhoods
GriggstownPenns NeckPrinceton North
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
0854008541085420854308544
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