Welcome to 1045 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540! Take a step back to a simpler time with this cottage-style cape nestled on a park-like property in the historic Griggstown area of Somerset County. Carefully renovated to retain period charm with original hard wood floors, shiplap walls, and a white picket fence, this home has many upgrades including a new roof, furnace, and well pump. A block away from the Delaware Raritan & Canal State Park, this is a beautiful country setting with a coveted Princeton address close to Princeton, New Brunswick, and NYC trains. This home is not in a flood zone and is the perfect alternative to condo living with plenty of room to expand.
Sold for $400,000 on 03/21/23
$400,000
1045 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
3beds
1,155sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.66 Acres Lot
$493,200 Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$3,586 Estimated rent
Home value
$493,200
$464,000 - $523,000
$3,586/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 26, 2023 at 08:34pm
Listed by:
DANIELLE KRUMHOLZ,
BHHS FOX & ROACH REALTORS 856-222-0077,
JOHN WUERTZ,
BHHS FOX & ROACH REALTORS
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2308207R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Full, Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Other Room(s), None
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,155
- Total interior livable area: 1,155 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Gravel, Garage, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 0800012000000001
- Zoning: R40
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable TV, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Princeton
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2023 | Sold | $400,000+6.7%$346/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2308207R | ||
| 2/8/2023 | Pending sale | $375,000$325/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #NJSO2002022 | ||
| 2/8/2023 | Contingent | $375,000$325/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJSO2002022 | ||
| 2/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $375,000-3.8%$325/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2308207R | ||
| 12/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,104 +12.3% | $463,600 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $7,214 -0.4% | $412,700 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $7,240 +20.1% | $376,700 +21.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Claremont Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
- 4/10Sampson G Smith SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 3/10Franklin Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
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