Sold474d on market
43 Philip Dr
Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County
$1,430,000
$532/sqft
5Beds
3Baths
2,688Sqft
0.67 acLot
1961Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1961 · 65 years of history
Riverside
08540
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Insert · Wood Burning
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
2-Car Garage
Built In · Attached
Wood & Tile/Brick Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 474 days ago · 29 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
474 days on market
Established listing
$532/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 33% 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 1961
This spacious house offers 5BD, 2/1BA, basement and 2-car garage. Located around the corner from Riverside Elementary and in close proximity to Princeton University, Princeton Junction Train Station, shopping, dining, and transportation routes to NYC and Philadelphia, this home offers an UNBEATABLE LOCATION! (The ONLY ONE AVAILABLE 5BD in the highly sought-after RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD!) A sunny foyer welcomes you into a versatile floor plan. The expansive LIVING ROOM FEATURES A WALL OF WINDOWS and can easily serve as a home office or library. Across the way, the formal dining room is adjacent to the UPGRADED KITCHEN, which boasts SLEEK CABINETRY, AND A COZY BREAKFAST ROOM, along with convenient access to the mudroom and laundry. The spacious family room overlooks the beautiful backyard and includes a center wood-burning fireplace, providing efficient warmth alongside central heating. An updated powder room and access to the stunning backyard complete the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find a relaxing MAIN SUITE FEATURING A WALK-IN CLOSET AND EN-SUITE BATH, plus FOUR ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS and a full bath, perfect for various needs including bedrooms or office/study spaces. The basement offers additional storage, and the home is equipped with a TWO-ZONE UPGRADED AND EFFICIENT HVAC SYSTEM. Don't miss this unique opportunity to purchase a house in one of the most desirable locations in Princeton!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights wood-burning fireplace, upgraded kitchen, and four additional bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,963/month
Principal & Interest$7,056
Property Tax$1,430
Insurance$477
Down payment20% ($286,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,144,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1961
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.67 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1961
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingBuilt In, Attached
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull
Fireplaces1
FencingOther
Lot0.67 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08540
ZoningR5
Annual tax$22,040
Parcel1407801000000031
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Primary Bath(s)
Ceiling Fan(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances
Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Vinyl
Tile/Brick
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Main Level
Laundry Room
Mud Room
Fireplace
Insert
Wood Burning
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Lighting
Parking
Built In
Attached
Construction
Frame
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Level
Stream/Creek
Front Yard
Rear Yard
SideYard(s)
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 market474
Est. value$1,479,900
Est. rent$6,194/mo
Tax rate2.04%
Price/sqft$532
On marketSep 25, 2024
PostedSep 25, 2024
Last sold$1,430,000
MLS updatedDec 21, 2024
Tour days6
Views29
How are the schools in Princeton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 21, 2024Sold$1,430,000$532Bright MLS
Dec 16, 2024Pending Sale$1,499,000$558Bright MLS
Nov 6, 2024Contingent$1,499,000$558Bright MLS
Oct 20, 2024Price Change$1,499,000$558Bright MLS
Sep 25, 2024Listed For Sale$1,549,000$576Bright MLS
May 24, 2021Sold$70,800$26Agent Provided
May 14, 2021Pending Sale$5,900$2RE/MAX International
Mar 17, 2021Listed For Rent$5,900$2RE/MAX International
Sold$1,430,000
Dec 21, 2024•$532/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$1,499,000
Dec 16, 2024•$558/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$1,499,000
Nov 6, 2024•$558/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,499,000
Oct 20, 2024•$558/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,549,000
Sep 25, 2024•$576/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$70,800
May 24, 2021•$26/sqft•Agent Provided
Pending Sale$5,900
May 14, 2021•$2/sqft•RE/MAX International
Listed For Rent$5,900
Mar 17, 2021•$2/sqft•RE/MAX International
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$23,347$876,700
Apr 10, 2024$23,347$876,700
Apr 10, 2023$21,383$876,700
Apr 10, 2022$21,383$876,700
Apr 10, 2021$21,216$876,700
Apr 10, 2020$20,795$876,700
Apr 10, 2019$20,445$876,700
Apr 10, 2018$20,164$876,700
Apr 10, 2017$19,729$876,700
Apr 10, 2016$17,849$871,400
Apr 10, 2015$17,299$806,900
Apr 10, 2014$17,148$791,700
Apr 10, 2013$17,479$854,700
Apr 10, 2012$16,795$854,700
Apr 10, 2011$17,040$854,700
Apr 10, 2010$16,478$879,700
Apr 10, 2009$16,197$454,200
Apr 10, 2008$15,806$454,200
Apr 10, 2007$15,170$454,200
Apr 10, 2006—$454,200
Apr 10, 2005—$454,200
Apr 10, 2004$12,672$454,200
Apr 10, 2003—$454,200
Apr 10, 2002—$454,200
Apr 10, 2001—$454,200
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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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