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Off Market Mar 2020 for $408K

$686,298

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1,932

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178 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Move-in ready condition! This enchanting and recently renovated (2017) ranch is surrounded by nature's best and located just minutes from downtown Princeton. Enjoy 2.5+ acres of picturesque views and quiet beauty outside, while inside, over $150,000 of quality improvements make life a lot more comfortable. A gorgeous kitchen boasts white custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, mosaic tile backsplash, and top-of-the-line quartz countertops. Convenient breakfast bar is part of the sunny dining room that streams sunlight from three walls of windows and has easy access to the outside spacious deck (2019) with seating. Family room is big enough for any occasion with its multipurpose uses. The focal point of the charm living room is a wood burning fireplace with brick surround and custom built-in bookshelves enhanced with secret cubbies and nooks for all your treasures. The three spacious bedrooms provide a peaceful retreat as inviting during the day as in the evening. Entertain a crowd in the fenced rear yard, or simply relax while watching the seasons change. Special features include many natural stone window seats, a walk-up attic for storage, updated powder room and full bathroom with tub and two vanities, stylish barn door, skylights, two detached garages (two car and one car), and convenient one floor living. Additional Improvements include: septic system (2016) and new oil burner, electric w/ 200 amps, and plumbing all done in 2017. Princeton address, easy access to hiking/bike trails (Carson Road Woods trail) and a one year HMS home warranty offered to the buyers. Clear Township Certificate of Occupancy.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

2.57 acresLot Size

$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Murray • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Donna Murray • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME289154

Redfin Estimate

$686,298

$278K since sold in March 2020$1,000 since July

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Last updated July 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$966K

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

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Sale history for 178 Carter Rd

Date

Event

Price

GSMLS #3606214

Mar 26, 2020

Sold

$408,000

$211/sq ft

Feb 20, 2020

Delisted

—

Jan 13, 2020

Price Changed

$418,000

$216/sq ft

Dec 20, 2019

Listed

$448,000

$232/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME289154

Mar 26, 2020

Sold

$408,000

$211/sq ft

Feb 20, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 14, 2020

Contingent

—

Jan 11, 2020

Price Changed

$418,000

$216/sq ft

Dec 13, 2019

Listed

$448,000

$232/sq ft

TREND #6748321

Dec 16, 2016

Sold

$310,000

$160/sq ft

Oct 13, 2016

Contingent

—

Oct 3, 2016

Delisted

—

Sep 9, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2016

Price Changed

$299,900

$155/sq ft

Mar 14, 2016

Listed

$324,500

$168/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003883031

Dec 18, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Dec 16, 2016

Sold

$310,000

$160/sq ft

Mar 12, 2016

Listed

$299,900

$155/sq ft

+20

Great opportunity to live in the country and still be close to everything - Princeton just a few minutes down the road, shopping, and major routes. Two and one half wooded acres to view from every window of this well cared for three bedroom home. Step into the great room and enjoy the cozy ambiance of knotty pine walls and wood burning fireplace along with a high ceiling open to a huge skylight bringing in lots of light on dreary winter days. There is also a bay window with seating for more great outdoor sights. The spacious kitchen also with skylight is open to the dining area surrounded on three sides by windows overlooking the glorious grounds. For hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the back yard accesses the Carson Road Woods trail. The large family room just off the kitchen is great for entertaining and is finished off with built-in storage drawers, access to the back yard and walk up attic stairs. (New septic in progress and yes there are gas lines in the street. )

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,198 (+2.2%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2024

$10,961 (+2.0%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2023

$10,741 (+1.8%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2022

$10,547 (+1.3%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2021

$10,412 (+23.6%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2020

$8,425 (+1.3%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2019

$8,317 (+2.3%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2018

$8,128 (+0.5%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2017

$8,091 (−23.6%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2016

$10,585 (+4.8%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2014

$10,100 (−6.2%)

$222,400 + $163,100

$385,500

2013

$10,766 (+4.2%)

$222,400 + $163,100

$385,500

2012

$10,334 (+4.6%)

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

2011

$9,880 (+1.1%)

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

2010

$9,770 (+4.3%)

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

2009

$9,367

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

Tax history for 178 Carter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,198 (+2.2%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2024

$10,961 (+2.0%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2023

$10,741 (+1.8%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2022

$10,547 (+1.3%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2021

$10,412 (+23.6%)

$160,600 + $193,200

$353,800

2020

$8,425 (+1.3%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2019

$8,317 (+2.3%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2018

$8,128 (+0.5%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2017

$8,091 (−23.6%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2016

$10,585 (+4.8%)

$160,600 + $129,700

$290,300

2014

$10,100 (−6.2%)

$222,400 + $163,100

$385,500

2013

$10,766 (+4.2%)

$222,400 + $163,100

$385,500

2012

$10,334 (+4.6%)

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

2011

$9,880 (+1.1%)

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

2010

$9,770 (+4.3%)

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

2009

$9,367

$135,700 + $94,500

$230,200

*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

2.57 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,932

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

0707501 00089

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

EP-1

Environmental Protection 1 District

The Environmental Protection 1 district is designed for low intensity uses primarily in the northwest area of the municipality where poor water yields and strata for septic systems dictate large lot development in an area of little or no public infrastructure and severe environmental constraints, including but not limited to, a seasonal high water table, shallow depth to bedrock, and steep slopes along the Stony Brook. Further, the purpose of the EP-1 district is to protect the environmental resources and qualities of this area, maintain the rural character of roads and scenic views, and retain farmland. The EP-1 designation is contrasted with the EP-2 district by being underlain with the Lockatong-Argillite geologic formation as depicted in the adopted Master Plan. Both the EP-1 and EP-2 districts, though poorly suited for development, are exceptional areas for non-irrigated agriculture. Because of this last factor, clustering of residential units is preferred whether under the provisions of this section or 428.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Cemetery
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Paved Driveway
Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood, Mantel(s), Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors (N)

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $129,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $160,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,932
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $290,300
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $8,317

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
High School: LAWRENCE
School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Cross Street: Cold Soil Road
Directions: SW on US-206 S toward Province Line Rd. Right onto Province Line Rd. Left onto Carson Rd. Right onto Carter Rd. House will be on the right.
Municipality: LAWRENCE TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,932
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 0707501 00089

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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Transit

Lawrenceville Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

Lawrence Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi

8/10

Lawrence High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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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

5/10 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

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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$652,000 – $790,000

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Home values near 178 Carter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
173 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$628,925
160 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2305 Sq. Ft.	$907,726

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3159 Sq. Ft.	$1,196,580
184 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1955 Sq. Ft.	$751,881

Address	Redfin Estimate
164 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2412 Sq. Ft.	$706,011
172 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2974 Sq. Ft.	$860,247

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