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Sold for $1,458,000 on 11/20/23
  • $1,458,000

    280 Jefferson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

    4beds
    2,760sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    -- sqft lot
    $1,652,800 Zestimate®
    $528/sqft
    $5,775 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,652,800

    $1.55M - $1.77M

    $5,775/mo

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    What's special

    Located on an iconic street where sidewalks are lined with shade trees for easy, breezy bike rides, joggs or strolls into town. This two-story colonial with its sunny yellow exterior boasts numerous flowering gardens enhanced by stone walls and walkways on the outside, and a stylish interior that seamlessly blends traditional and casual decor for a transitional feel. The front center entrance with brick flooring opens to a formal living room on the right and a formal dining room on the left. The privately located living room features an eye catching center fireplace with a stunning mantle and raised hearth, a set of sliding glass doors allows great sunlight and opens to the deck. The formal dining room sports an elegant red grass wall paper topped with a glamorous chandelier in the center of the room. A family room wraps around the dining room and kitchen, with long windows for natural light. A second entrance foyer is located at this end of the home where a coat closet and updated powder room are located. A modern galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances, contemporary cabinets and counters, offers a large walk-in pantry that is ready to house your extra appliances and stock of food and beverage. A charming breakfast room has a banquette with a second set of sliding glass doors to the deck for easy BBQ's, lounging or lawn games. A one car garage is accessible here with a rear door to the backyard. The upper level has three bedrooms and an updated hall bath and down a long private hall you will enter the primary bedroom with a row of windows overlooking the backyard. An updated primary bathroom with dual pedestal sinks and dual closet areas complete this level. The backyard is fully fenced and gated for little ones and a separate fenced dog run is also available. A leisurely walk to schools, Community Park Pool, Princeton University, McCarter Theater, and many of the shops and stops that the bustling town of Princeton has to offer. Seller can accommodate a quick close!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 20, 2023 at 06:18am

    Listed by:

    Heidi A. Hartmann 609-658-3771,

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton

    Bought with:

    Kathleen Mitchell, 1860301

    Weichert Realtors - Princeton

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2035860MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Galley
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
    • Basement: Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,760
    • Total interior livable area: 2,760 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,760

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Full
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden
    Lot
    • Features: Corner Lot, Downtown
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade
    • Parcel number: NO TAX RECORD
    • Zoning: RES
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Aluminum Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Princeton
    • Subdivision: None Available
    • Municipality: PRINCETON

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Other

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/20/2023Sold$1,458,000+12.6%$528/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2035860
    11/13/2023Pending sale$1,295,000$469/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2035860
    10/13/2023Contingent$1,295,000$469/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2035860
    10/7/2023Listed for sale$1,295,000+10.2%$469/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2035860
    9/8/2022Listing removed$1,175,000$426/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2013886

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$22,912 +5.6%$860,400 +5.6%
    2024$21,690 +40.6%$814,500 +28.8%
    2023$15,422 $632,300

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Princeton North

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Community Park E.s.
    • Middle: Prin. Midd
    • High: Princeton H.s.
    • District: Princeton Regional Schools

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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