Discover classic comfort and style in this well maintained home in the friendly and desirable Shadow Oaks community. Stately curb appeal on one acre of beautiful manicured grounds invites guests and family to enjoy warmth and hospitality during their visit. Everyone will be delighted to find an updated kitchen with high end stainless steel appliances (2012), new Bosch 5-burner gas range, expansive center island, and separate breakfast room for making culinary magic. Entertainment-sized dining room and handsome, spacious formal living room, both with decorative moldings, provide a dynamic atmosphere for those special occasions. A charming family room with gleaming hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace with brick surround will certainly be a place to unwind. Upstairs, retreat to the luxurious master bedroom getaway enhanced with a renovated private bath with stand-alone oval tub, separate oversized shower, and his/her sinks. Three other spacious bedrooms, refreshed main hall bath, and laundry room complete the second floor. Multipurpose finished basement gives new owners extra living space with a recreation room, exercise room, home office, and plenty of storage. Extra value features of this delightful home include central vacuum, multi-zoned irrigation system, new garage doors and openers (2016), and new Andersen windows (2016). Secluded deck and patio surrounded by rolling lawn and trees provide peaceful relaxation for today's modern buyers. Minutes to NYC/PHL train station, NJ Turnpike, NYC bus stop, and historical Cranbury's Main Street. Top rated Cranbury Elementary School and Princeton High School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$431Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Donna Murray• BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
•609-924-1600 (broker)
•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Liz Lehrman• Callaway Henderson-Cranbury
Discover classic comfort & style in this well maintained home in desirable Shadow Oaks. Stately curb appeal on one acre of beautiful manicured grounds invites guests & family to enjoy warmth & hospitality. Updated kit w/high end SS appl's including Bosch 5-burner gas range, center island, and separate breakfast room. Entertainment-sized DR & handsome, spacious formal LR, both w/decorative moldings. Charming FR w/gleaming hardwood floors & wood burning fireplace w/brick surround. Master BR getaway has renovated BA w/stand-alone oval tub, sep oversized shower, his/her sinks. 3 more BRs, refreshed main BA & laundry room complete 2nd floor. Fin bsmt w/rec room, exercise room, home office. Central vac, multi-zone irrigation system, new garage doors & openers, new Andersen windows. Secluded deck & patio surrounded by rolling lawn & trees. Mins to NYC/PHL trains, NJ Turnpike, NYC bus stop, historic Cranbury's Main Street. Top rated Cranbury ES & Princeton HS.
BRIGHT MLS #1000352387
Dec 28, 2017
Sold
$680,000
$255/sq ft
Jul 21, 2017
Listed
$699,000
$262/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 2001
Sold
$569,900
$214/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJMX109712
Jun 12, 2001
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2001
Listed
$569,900
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 24, 1990
Sold
$329,500
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 1986
Sold
$260,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,797 (+0.1%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2024
$12,783 (+1.4%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2023
$12,602 (+1.5%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2022
$12,421 (−0.4%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2021
$12,469 (+0.5%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2020
$12,407 (−1.1%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2019
$12,539 (−8.6%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2018
$13,724 (+2.7%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2017
$13,361 (−0.8%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2016
$13,473 (+1.5%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2014
$13,277 (+4.0%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2013
$12,769 (+5.4%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2011
$12,114 (+6.2%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2010
$11,410 (+2.1%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2009
$11,173
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
Tax history for 1 Jefferson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,797 (+0.1%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2024
$12,783 (+1.4%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2023
$12,602 (+1.5%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2022
$12,421 (−0.4%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2021
$12,469 (+0.5%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2020
$12,407 (−1.1%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2019
$12,539 (−8.6%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2018
$13,724 (+2.7%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2017
$13,361 (−0.8%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2016
$13,473 (+1.5%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2014
$13,277 (+4.0%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2013
$12,769 (+5.4%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2011
$12,114 (+6.2%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2010
$11,410 (+2.1%)
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
2009
$11,173
$287,600 + $409,400
$697,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,667
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
0200020 0400002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage, Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Central Vacuum, Sprinkler System, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $409,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Builder Name: GARDEN STATE LAND
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 132
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $287,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,667
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $697,000
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $13,473
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Underground, 100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: CRANBURY
School District Name: CRANBURY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Cross Street: OLD TRENTON RD
Directions: Old Trenton Rd to Jefferson
Municipality: CRANBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,667
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0200020 0400002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
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Schools
Cranbury Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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