Sold995d on market
21 Elm Rd
Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County
$999,000
$638/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,566Sqft
0.51 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
None Available
08540
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1-Car Garage
Garage Faces Front · Detached
Premium Finishes
Crown Molding
Hardwood & Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 995 days ago · 14 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
14 views
People checking out this listing
995 days on market
Established listing
$638/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 7% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Welcome to 21 Elm Road! Fall in Love with this Adorable Royal Barry Wills designed Cape Cod. This Charming Home is situated on a Beautiful Lot in the Western Section of Princeton Township. As you enter this “Storybook” property you will notice the English Bottle Glass Transom Window that brings extraordinary light into the Foyer. The Bright and Open Living Room features a Cozy Woodburning Fireplace and access to the Delightful Covered Patio overlooking the Idyllic Gardens, and the Formal Dining Room with Built-In Corner China Hutch is ready for Elegant Gatherings. The Sunny Eat-In Kitchen with White Cabinets, Gas Cooking, Hard Surface Countertops, and Pantry, leads to the Breezeway and One Car Garage. A Versatile First Floor Study/Bedroom/Den with an adjoining Full Bathroom has Endless Possibilities. The Upstairs Master Bedroom boasts Four Closets and an Abundance of Windows, and Two More Well-Appointed Bedrooms share a Full Hallway Bathroom. Step Outside and Relax & Entertain in the Picturesque Fenced Yard or Play on the Lush Lawns beneath the Shady Trees. Additional Highlights Include: Hardwood Floors, One-Year-Old A/C, Newer Roof, Nice Moldings, Basement with Bilco Doors, Replaced Wiring & Electrical Boxes, Redone Masonry, and Much More! Fabulous Location just a stroll to Downtown Princeton, Princeton University Campus, and McCarter Theater.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights newer roof, idyllic gardens, and princeton university campus as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,284/month
Principal & Interest$4,952
Property Tax$999
Insurance$333
Down payment20% ($199,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.31% rate · 30yr fixed · $799,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking1 Garage space
Lot0.51 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1940
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofShingle
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Front, Detached
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartial
Fireplaces1
Lot0.51 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08540
ZoningR1
Annual tax$14,803
Parcel140001000000100034
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Attic
Built-in Features
Chair Railings
Crown Molding
Formal/Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Faces Front
Detached
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market995
Est. value$1,211,300
Est. rent$4,777/mo
Tax rate2.04%
Price/sqft$638
On marketApr 28, 2023
PostedApr 28, 2023
Last sold$999,000
MLS updatedJul 20, 2023
Tour days6
Views14
How are the schools in Princeton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 19, 2023Sold$999,000$638Bright MLS
May 10, 2023Pending Sale$959,000$612Bright MLS
May 6, 2023Contingent$959,000$612Bright MLS
Apr 28, 2023Listed For Sale$959,000$612Bright MLS
Aug 1, 2018Sold$795,000$508Public Record
Jun 27, 2018Pending Sale$825,000$527Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
Apr 26, 2018Price Change$825,000$527Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
Oct 31, 2017Listed For Sale$895,000$572Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
Jun 17, 1994Sold$256,550$164Public Record
Sold$999,000
Jul 19, 2023•$638/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$959,000
May 10, 2023•$612/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$959,000
May 6, 2023•$612/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$959,000
Apr 28, 2023•$612/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$795,000
Aug 1, 2018•$508/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$825,000
Jun 27, 2018•$527/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
Price Change$825,000
Apr 26, 2018•$527/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed For Sale$895,000
Oct 31, 2017•$572/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
Sold$256,550
Jun 17, 1994•$164/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$17,770$667,300
Apr 10, 2024$17,770$667,300
Apr 10, 2023$16,668$608,700
Apr 10, 2022$14,846$608,700
Apr 10, 2021$14,731$608,700
Apr 10, 2020$14,438$608,700
Apr 10, 2019$14,057$608,700
Apr 10, 2018$13,864$602,800
Apr 10, 2017$13,647$602,800
Apr 10, 2016$13,334$602,800
Apr 10, 2015$13,171$602,800
Apr 10, 2014$12,846$602,800
Apr 10, 2013$12,689$602,800
Apr 10, 2012$12,303$602,800
Apr 10, 2011$12,510$602,800
Apr 10, 2010$16,668$602,800
Apr 10, 2009$16,156$381,500
Apr 10, 2008$15,257$381,500
Apr 10, 2007$14,380$381,500
Apr 10, 2006—$381,500
Apr 10, 2005—$381,500
Apr 10, 2004$12,068$381,500
Apr 10, 2003—$381,500
Apr 10, 2002—$381,500
Apr 10, 2001—$381,500
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Princeton, NJ • Mercer County
Nearby neighborhoods
GriggstownPenns NeckPrinceton North
Nearby cities
Basking RidgeBridgewater TownshipEast Windsor TownshipEwingHillsborough TownshipLawrence TownshipPrincetonSomerset
Nearby zip codes
0854008541085420854308544
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