Location! Location! This terrific home in the center of Princeton sits on a beautifully landscaped lot in a serene setting. Walk to shopping, schools, community center with pool, parks and more! On the main level there is an inviting living room with newer moldings and newer natural stone and glass fireplace with mantle. Fabulous modern kitchen with new cabinets, new granite counter top and two sinks with a beautiful bay window overlooking the gorgeous backyard and large deck -great for entertaining! Upstairs are three nicely sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath, which has been totally remodeled with high-end fixtures and tiles. The fourth bedroom has its own entrance for guests, in-laws, or a studio; and a shower near the lower level half bath. The lower level has a large recreation room with built in alcoves; the laundry and garage entrance is on this floor as well. All this within a stroll to schools, shopping, downtown Princeton and the train. Newer A/C , newer furnace and windows. Some rooms are virtually staged.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Catherine O'Connell• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
•609-921-1411 (broker)
•danielle.spressert@cbrealty.com (broker)
Bought with Wen Bash• Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
This lovely cheerful home sits on a beautifully landscaped lot in a serene setting. Some highlighted features are the gleaming hardwood floors and the bright and sunny kitchen, which looks out onto the gorgeous backyard. The fourth bedroom has its own entrance for guests, in-laws, or a studio; and a shower near the lower level half bath. On the main level there is an inviting living room with newer moldings and newer natural stone and glass fireplace with mantle. Upstairs are three nicely sized bedrooms and a full bath, which has been totally remodeled with high-end fixtures and tiles. The lower level has a large recreation room with built in alcoves; the laundry and garage entrance is on this floor as well. New high-efficiency furnace, air conditioning, and hot water heater installed in late 2011. All this and within walking distance to schools, shopping, downtown Princeton, the Dinky, and the new Community Pool. Pictures say it all, turn the key.
BRIGHT MLS #NJME109898
Nov 29, 2007
Sold
$530,000
$161/sq ft
Sep 20, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 11, 2007
Listed
$530,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 2, 2000
Sold
$319,000
$97/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME200540
Dec 15, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 1999
Listed
$319,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1990
Sold
$225,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1987
Sold
$215,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 1987
Sold
$215,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,311 (+2.6%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2024
$17,842 (+5.9%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2023
$16,844 (+3.4%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2022
$16,294 (−0.3%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2021
$16,341 (+24.8%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2020
$13,090 (+4.0%)
$341,000 + $199,900
$540,900
2019
$12,591 (+1.7%)
$341,000 + $199,900
$540,900
2018
$12,378 (+1.4%)
$341,000 + $189,800
$530,800
2017
$12,208 (+10.3%)
$341,000 + $189,800
$530,800
2016
$11,066 (+3.6%)
$341,000 + $189,800
$530,800
2014
$10,680 (+8.2%)
$326,000 + $162,800
$488,800
2013
$9,875 (+4.2%)
$326,000 + $162,800
$488,800
2012
$9,477 (+4.1%)
$326,000 + $137,400
$463,400
2011
$9,106 (−8.4%)
$326,000 + $137,400
$463,400
2010
$9,945 (+12.2%)
$326,000 + $137,400
$463,400
2009
$8,867
$376,000 + $137,400
$513,400
Tax history for 145 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,311 (+2.6%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2024
$17,842 (+5.9%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2023
$16,844 (+3.4%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2022
$16,294 (−0.3%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2021
$16,341 (+24.8%)
$341,000 + $329,000
$670,000
2020
$13,090 (+4.0%)
$341,000 + $199,900
$540,900
2019
$12,591 (+1.7%)
$341,000 + $199,900
$540,900
2018
$12,378 (+1.4%)
$341,000 + $189,800
$530,800
2017
$12,208 (+10.3%)
$341,000 + $189,800
$530,800
2016
$11,066 (+3.6%)
$341,000 + $189,800
$530,800
2014
$10,680 (+8.2%)
$326,000 + $162,800
$488,800
2013
$9,875 (+4.2%)
$326,000 + $162,800
$488,800
2012
$9,477 (+4.1%)
$326,000 + $137,400
$463,400
2011
$9,106 (−8.4%)
$326,000 + $137,400
$463,400
2010
$9,945 (+12.2%)
$326,000 + $137,400
$463,400
2009
$8,867
$376,000 + $137,400
$513,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,682
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,300
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1407112 00010
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Stone
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Improvement Assessed Value: $189,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: XXX
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $341,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,704
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $530,800
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $12,378
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK
High School: PRINCETON H.S.
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: NORTH HARRISON
Directions: North Harrison to Valley Road
Municipality: PRINCETON
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,300
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Mercer County
APN: 1407112 00010
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Community Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance 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 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Princeton, NJ • 08540
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.27M
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