OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2016 for $810K

$1,135,714

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,259/mo

•

2,320

sq ft

159 Valley Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

This is a property with fabulous opportunities in a great Princeton location! You will love the space and light in this deceptively large Princeton classic home. The original design welcomes you into the foyer with lovely hardwood floors. Immediately, you are introduced to the living room with its cozy fireplace and windows to the front yard. The original house has been expanded to a sun-filled great room off the updated kitchen with its own eating area. While sitting on deck enjoy the beautiful fenced-in-yard and privacy. The lower level has a separate back entry which allows access to home-office/den, large bedroom (you can easily add a full bath), laundry and powder room, plus the one-car garage. Upstairs you have three airy and light bedrooms and newly refurbished full second bath. The spacious master suite features a huge walk-in-closet and a stylish master bath with heated floors. The icing on the cake is the location!! Walking distances to downtown and shopping center, plus close to Elementary, Middle and High schools. You have benefit of a great house with large yard, urban life style combined with great location!!!Turn key. Will add closet to in-law suite upon closing to make it a 4th bedroom.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ila Attarwala • BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE

•609-921-2600 (broker)

Bought with Dawn Petrozzini • RE/MAX Greater Princeton

•609-951-8600 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003881921

Redfin Estimate

$1,135,714

$326K since sold in May 2016$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 19.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,350,000
A
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,325,000
B
5 beds3 baths2,348 sq ft
27 Turner Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$1,050,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
98 Grover Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,655,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,232 sq ft
131 Randall Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,175,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,036 sq ft
207 Mansgrove Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$940,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,767 sq ft
56 Clearview Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$966K

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

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41 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6727981

May 17, 2016

Sold

$810,000

$349/sq ft

Feb 18, 2016

Pending

—

Feb 17, 2016

Contingent

—

Feb 7, 2016

Listed

$699,000

$301/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1003881921

May 18, 2016

Listing Removed

—

May 17, 2016

Sold

$810,000

$349/sq ft

Feb 7, 2016

Listed

$699,000

$301/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 13, 2012

Sold

$616,000

$266/sq ft

TREND #6057621

Oct 26, 2012

Sold

$616,000

$266/sq ft

Aug 13, 2012

Pending

—

May 20, 2012

Listed

$625,000

$269/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003970970

Oct 26, 2012

Sold

$616,000

$266/sq ft

Aug 10, 2012

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2012

Listed

$625,000

$269/sq ft

+20

Pictures say it all. Beautiful expanded downtown home. Pictures provide the most important information other than. .. "around the corner is Princeton High School and Witherspoon Middle School. Very short distance to Princeton Shopping Center in one direction and Valley Elementary in the other. Short distance to downtown, the library, shopping, restaurants and the University and dinky/to the train to NYC or Philly. " This home has expansion of master bedroom and master bath and also home office or aupair/in-law suite with separate entrance(you can easily add a full bath). Enjoy the expansion of the spacious dining room with built-in cabinets and sliding door to a brand new trex deck(permits). While sitting on the new deck enjoy the beautiful fenced-in yard and privacy. 3/4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Hardwood floors, central air and wonderful stone fireplace with mantle. Pictures say it all. Turn key. Will add closet to office/in-law suite upon closing to make it a 4th bedroom.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,412 (+3.4%)

$334,000 + $266,500

$600,500

2024

$15,877 (+5.9%)

$334,000 + $266,500

$600,500

2023

$14,988 (+3.4%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2022

$14,500 (−0.3%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2021

$14,541 (+0.8%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2020

$14,428 (+2.0%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2019

$14,142 (+1.7%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2018

$13,903 (+2.9%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2017

$13,515 (+20.4%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2016

$11,227 (+3.6%)

$334,000 + $253,600

$587,600

2014

$10,835 (+3.0%)

$319,000 + $176,900

$495,900

2013

$10,516 (+4.2%)

$319,000 + $176,900

$495,900

2012

$10,092 (+4.1%)

$319,000 + $174,500

$493,500

2011

$9,697 (−7.9%)

$319,000 + $174,500

$493,500

2010

$10,528 (+2.9%)

$319,000 + $174,500

$493,500

2009

$10,231

$369,000 + $174,500

$543,500

Tax history for 159 Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,412 (+3.4%)

$334,000 + $266,500

$600,500

2024

$15,877 (+5.9%)

$334,000 + $266,500

$600,500

2023

$14,988 (+3.4%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2022

$14,500 (−0.3%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2021

$14,541 (+0.8%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2020

$14,428 (+2.0%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2019

$14,142 (+1.7%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2018

$13,903 (+2.9%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2017

$13,515 (+20.4%)

$334,000 + $262,200

$596,200

2016

$11,227 (+3.6%)

$334,000 + $253,600

$587,600

2014

$10,835 (+3.0%)

$319,000 + $176,900

$495,900

2013

$10,516 (+4.2%)

$319,000 + $176,900

$495,900

2012

$10,092 (+4.1%)

$319,000 + $174,500

$493,500

2011

$9,697 (−7.9%)

$319,000 + $174,500

$493,500

2010

$10,528 (+2.9%)

$319,000 + $174,500

$493,500

2009

$10,231

$369,000 + $174,500

$543,500

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,320

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1407112 00012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Other

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $176,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Main Entrance Orientation: Northwest
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $319,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,320
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $495,900
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $10,969

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK
Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON
High School: PRINCETON
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: WALNUT
Directions: Witherspoon St or North Harrison St to Valley Road to #159
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,320
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1407112 00012

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Community Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 42-56% 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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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

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 159 Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
158 Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,873
129 Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,294,161

Address	Redfin Estimate
164 Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1673 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,045
151 Valley Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,318

Address	Redfin Estimate
137 Valley Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1852 Sq. Ft.	$918,808
145 Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$1,273,832

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