Welcome to a one-of-a-kind homestead retreat in Griggstown offering historic charm, modern updates, and canal-side living on 2.67 private acres with a Princeton mailing address. This 1840s Colonial blends vintage character with today's comforts, featuring gleaming hardwood floors, a fresh, functional kitchen with white cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances, plus a warm brick-floored entry and cozy living/dining spaces. A charming half bath is tucked off the living room, and the laundry room includes a newer washer and dryer. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath, and the vaulted-ceiling primary suite offers a chalet vibe, built-in window seat, airy layout, and hidden storage nook. Updates include HVAC, electric, plumbing, hot water heater, crawl space waterproofing, and rare for rural homes public sewer. Outside, the Delaware & Raritan Canal borders the property for canoeing and kayaking (both included), biking, and scenic views. A fenced garden, active chicken coop, and two sheds support a peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle. The spacious back deck is perfect for morning coffee or sunset dinners. Just minutes from downtown Princeton, 1036 Canal Road is a move-in-ready retreat in a tranquil, recreation-rich setting. *Offer deadline set for Sunday, July 20th at 6:00 pm.
Active
$399,000
1036 Canal Rd, Franklin Twp., NJ 08540
2beds
960sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
2.67 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$416/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private acresCharming half bathFenced gardenWarm brick-floored entryGleaming hardwood floorsFresh functional kitchenActive chicken coop
- 9 days
- on Zillow |
- 5,248 |
- 510 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 10:06am
Listed by:
Nicole Wolf 609-610-5789,
Bhhs Fox & Roach
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3974656

Travel times
Tour with a buyer's agent
Tour with a buyer's agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Galley Type
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Dirt
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 2.67 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.67 AC
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 2708000190000000170000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1840
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Griggstown
Location
- Region: Princeton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $416/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $456,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,814
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Exclusions: Smaller chicken coop.
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Loading
- Loading