Discover classic comfort and style in this freshly painted, well-maintained home in the desirable and friendly Mershon Chase section of Brandon Farms. Inviting curb appeal and front steps lead you through the welcoming front door to gleaming hardwood floors, custom stairs, and vaulted ceiling foyer. Inside, the spacious formal living room and adjoining formal dining room, enhanced with beautiful moldings and recessed lighting, provide a dynamic atmosphere for entertaining, along with the airy and open floor plan. Rising chefs will be delighted to find an updated kitchen (2015) with granite counters, center island, and decorative backsplash. A sliding door with transom windows above provides the breakfast room with lots of sunlight and access to an impressive-sized wood deck for some outdoor solitude and lovely views of nature at its best. Step down to the warm and charming family room with Berber carpet and wood burning fireplace. Upstairs, retreat to the luxurious master bedroom getaway enhanced with recessed lighting, large walk-in closet, and a master bath which includes a garden/soaking tub, separate shower, and his/hers sinks. Three other ample-sized bedrooms and full bath complete the second floor. The full finished English basement adds extra flexible living space to include a home office and recreation/media room. Over-sized two car garage with floored loft storage, convenient first floor laundry room, new roof, new hot water heater, and beautiful professional landscaping with brick walkway add extra value to this superbly kept home. A one year HSA home warranty is purchased for the lucky buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$386Est. 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 Jane Chen• Century 21 Abrams & Associates, Inc.
•609-683-5000 (broker)
•rabrams291@aol.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003883069
Redfin Estimate
$994,500
$294K since sold in September 2021$15K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 15.6% higher than the average sale price ($860K) of 5 comparable homes.
Discover classic comfort and style in this freshly painted, well-maintained home in the desirable and friendly Mershon Chase section of Brandon Farms. Inviting curb appeal and front steps lead you through the welcoming front door to gleaming hardwood floors, custom stairs, and vaulted ceiling foyer. Inside, the spacious formal living room and adjoining formal dining room, enhanced with beautiful moldings and recessed lighting, provide a dynamic atmosphere for entertaining, along with the airy and open floor plan. Rising chefs will be delighted to find an updated kitchen (2015) with granite counters, center island, and decorative backsplash. A sliding door with transom windows above provides the breakfast room with lots of sunlight and access to an impressive-sized wood deck for some outdoor solitude and lovely views of nature at its best. Step down to the warm and charming family room with Berber carpet and wood burning fireplace. Upstairs, retreat to the luxurious master bedroom getaway enhanced with recessed lighting, large walk-in closet, and a master bath which includes a garden/soaking tub, separate shower, and his/hers sinks. Three other ample-sized bedrooms and full bath complete the second floor. The full finished English basement adds extra flexible living space to include a home office and recreation/media room. Over-sized two car garage with floored loft storage, convenient first floor laundry room, new roof, new hot water heater, and beautiful professional landscaping with brick walkway add extra value to this superbly kept home. A one year HSA home warranty is purchased for the lucky buyer.
Public Records
Jan 20, 1998
Sold
$267,422
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,007 (+2.8%)
$236,000 + $340,600
$576,600
2024
$17,518 (+6.3%)
$214,300 + $340,600
$554,900
2023
$16,475 (+2.1%)
$214,300 + $340,600
$554,900
2022
$16,135 (+2.7%)
$198,500 + $340,600
$539,100
2021
$15,711 (+2.5%)
$198,500 + $340,600
$539,100
2020
$15,331 (+2.5%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2019
$14,956 (+1.9%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2018
$14,679 (+2.8%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2017
$14,278 (+5.8%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2016
$13,497 (+4.2%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2014
$12,958 (+0.3%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2013
$12,922 (+3.8%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2012
$12,455 (+1.0%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2011
$12,334 (−7.5%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2010
$13,330 (+4.8%)
$203,000 + $340,600
$543,600
2009
$12,718
$243,000 + $374,700
$617,700
Tax history for 45 Avalon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,007 (+2.8%)
$236,000 + $340,600
$576,600
2024
$17,518 (+6.3%)
$214,300 + $340,600
$554,900
2023
$16,475 (+2.1%)
$214,300 + $340,600
$554,900
2022
$16,135 (+2.7%)
$198,500 + $340,600
$539,100
2021
$15,711 (+2.5%)
$198,500 + $340,600
$539,100
2020
$15,331 (+2.5%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2019
$14,956 (+1.9%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2018
$14,679 (+2.8%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2017
$14,278 (+5.8%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2016
$13,497 (+4.2%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2014
$12,958 (+0.3%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2013
$12,922 (+3.8%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2012
$12,455 (+1.0%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2011
$12,334 (−7.5%)
$173,000 + $340,600
$513,600
2010
$13,330 (+4.8%)
$203,000 + $340,600
$543,600
2009
$12,718
$243,000 + $374,700
$617,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-5
Residential District
The purpose of this district is to create a district with reasonable access to major highways and utility services in which the density can be increased sufficiently to provide for the construction of low and moderate income housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MERSHON CHASE & SMITH XING
Living Sq. Ft: 2,575
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Legal Lot Number: 11.17
Legal Block Number: 78.43
Municipality Name: HOPEWELL TWP
Acres: 0.23
Zoning Code: R-5
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: HOPEWELL TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,575
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 0600078 4300011 17
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stony Brook Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Timberlane Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Pennington, NJ • 08534
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Estimated sale price
$945,000 – $1.14M
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