Amazing original design of a Princeton classic with renovations completed by the most talented developers and designers in town including Richard Dickson, Lew Barber, Lou Alloway, John Gazerwitz and Kathy Bogle. Huge property with half basketball court, giant backyard, deck and patio. Main level includes open lay out - living room, dining room and giant kitchen. Slider exits to Trex deck in backyard. Upper level includes a total of 4 bedrooms and three full bathrooms; two massive master suites, each with sitting areas, full bathrooms and walk-in closets; two bedrooms that share a full bathroom with tub; washer dryer conveniently located in central hall of upper level; and two large attics for storage. Lower level includes radiant heat, mudroom, full bath and large family room that can also be used as a fifth bedroom. Slider exits to backyard paver patio. Partially finished basement can be used as gym, playroom, office or storage and includes enormous crawl space addition. Two car garage, large shed and gas powered Generac generator. Located 1.5 miles from downtown Princeton in Princeton's Littlebrook neighborhood. Under one hour commutes to New York City and Philadelphia and less than 90 minutes from beaches or Pocono mountains.
Key renovations -
*1980s - Front house expansion; two car garage addition
*1990s - Master suite over garage
*2000s - Side expansion; new furnace, water heater and windows throughout
*2010s Master bathroom renovation; interior doors throughout; new roof (2012), basketball court; lower level family room complete renovation, including new mudroom and new full bath additions; upper level guest master suite addition; main level complete renovation including new kitchen; new Trex deck, paver patio and Hot Springs hot tub; new giant shed, basketball court lights and paved driveway; new privacy trees and fence; new Hardi Plank siding on entire house; garage expansion.
Off market
$1,625,200
78 Shady Brook Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
4beds
3,257sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1954
0.63 Acres Lot
$1,625,200 Zestimate®
$499/sqft
$6,807 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced air, Heat pump, Radiant, Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,257 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Composition
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1404702000000009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Princeton
Services availability

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