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Off Market Mar 2023 for $355K

$579,232

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,627/mo

•

1,430

sq ft

1391 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Bucolic 4 Bed/2 Full Bath Cottage on 1.5 Acres just minutes from downtown Princeton! Historic home with modern amenities; Updated Eat-In Kitchen with gas range and dishwasher, Central Air, Washer and Dryer, Backyard Patio with easy access just off the kitchen, great for backyard grilling and entertaining! First floor master bedroom with full bath. Large yard for stargazing and enjoying nature. Convenient circular driveway for easy parking. Private setting in the historic Griggstown area. .. run, bike and kayak on the canal! Just a short drive into Rocky Hill and close to Montgomery Shopping Center. Note: This home is NOT in the flood zone. Interior pictures to come.

Single-familyProperty Type

1750Year Built

1.5 acresLot Size

$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Nicole Wolf • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER • Non Subscribing Office

•844-552-7444 (broker)

•datacorrect@brightmls.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2001758

Redfin Estimate

$579,232

$224K since sold in March 2023$7,000 since August

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A
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B
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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$74K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 1391 Canal Rd

Date

Event

Price

GSMLS #3806529

Mar 30, 2023

Sold

$355,100

$248/sq ft

Nov 3, 2022

Pending

—

Sep 16, 2022

Listed

$415,000

$290/sq ft

Sep 9, 2022

Coming Soon

$415,000

$290/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2001758

Mar 30, 2023

Sold

$355,100

$248/sq ft

Feb 8, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 24, 2022

Contingent

—

Sep 16, 2022

Listed

$415,000

$290/sq ft

Sep 9, 2022

Coming Soon

$415,000

$290/sq ft

GSMLS #3341222

Feb 28, 2017

Sold

$245,000

$171/sq ft

Feb 7, 2017

Delisted

—

Jan 31, 2017

Relisted

—

Jan 31, 2017

Price Changed

$269,900

$189/sq ft

Nov 3, 2016

Delisted

—

Oct 6, 2016

Listed

$249,900

$175/sq ft

TREND #6871795

Feb 24, 2017

Sold

$245,000

$171/sq ft

Feb 7, 2017

Pending

—

Jan 31, 2017

Price Changed

$269,900

$189/sq ft

Jan 31, 2017

Relisted

—

Nov 22, 2016

Pending

—

Oct 31, 2016

Contingent

—

Oct 6, 2016

Listed

$249,900

$175/sq ft

CJMLS #1705308

Feb 24, 2017

Sold

$245,000

$171/sq ft

Feb 7, 2017

Delisted

—

Jan 31, 2017

Price Changed

$269,900

$189/sq ft

Jan 31, 2017

Relisted

—

Dec 27, 2016

Delisted

—

Oct 31, 2016

Contingent

—

Oct 6, 2016

Listed

$249,900

$175/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1001800259

Feb 27, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Feb 24, 2017

Sold

$245,000

$171/sq ft

Oct 5, 2016

Listed

$269,900

$189/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 11, 2016

Sold

$115,000

$80/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 22, 1980

Sold

$110,000

$77/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,901 (+16.3%)

$155,500 + $186,200

$341,700

2024

$5,075 (−2.8%)

$155,500 + $186,200

$341,700

2023

$5,220 (−5.2%)

$155,500 + $126,000

$281,500

2022

$5,508 (−8.1%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2021

$5,994 (−2.3%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2020

$6,135 (−1.2%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2019

$6,211 (−1.0%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2018

$6,274 (−21.1%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2017

$7,954 (−0.8%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2016

$8,022

$230,500 + $112,500

$343,000

Tax history for 1391 Canal Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,901 (+16.3%)

$155,500 + $186,200

$341,700

2024

$5,075 (−2.8%)

$155,500 + $186,200

$341,700

2023

$5,220 (−5.2%)

$155,500 + $126,000

$281,500

2022

$5,508 (−8.1%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2021

$5,994 (−2.3%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2020

$6,135 (−1.2%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2019

$6,211 (−1.0%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2018

$6,274 (−21.1%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2017

$7,954 (−0.8%)

$155,500 + $116,100

$271,600

2016

$8,022

$230,500 + $112,500

$343,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,430

Year built

1750

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Somerset County

APN

0800009 00003 07

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.

Canal Preservation District

The purpose of the Canal Preservation Zone is to recognize, protect and preserve the unique resources of the Delaware and Raritan Canal; to protect and preserve the groundwater and surface water resources which flow into the Canal; to maintain the scenic amenity of the Canal and adjacent slopes and ridges; to reduce the impact upon streets adjacent to the Canal; to protect the wooded slopes and areas from the impact of development, including erosion and increased runoff; and to maintain the agricultural resources which currently exist in the area.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Private, Circular Driveway
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $116,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $155,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,430
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $271,600
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $5,994.21

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: OLD GEORGETOWN
Directions: Rte 518 through Rocky Hill, Left on Canal Rd, house on Right set up the hill
Municipality: FRANKLIN TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,430
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1750
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 0800009 00003 07

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Claremont Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.0mi

6/10

Sampson G Smith School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi

4/10

Franklin Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi

3/10

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Historical weather

Princeton, NJ • 08540

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$551,000 – $667,000

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Home values near 1391 Canal Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1407 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6715 Sq. Ft.	$1,768,238
1387 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$649,800

Address	Redfin Estimate
1415 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2219 Sq. Ft.	$937,009
29 Cleveland Cir, Skillman, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$973,855

Address	Redfin Estimate
1397 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$677,811
32 Cleveland Cir, Skillman, NJ 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$881,176

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