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Off Market Jun 2019 for $820K

$1,488,513

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,287/mo

•

3,708

sq ft

21 Nelson Ridge Rd. Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Mid Century Modern: designed by Holt Morgan, AIA and updated with taste and the finest of materials, this sophisticated yet comfortable home has it all. Views, spacious light filled rooms from it's sunny southern exposure with passive solar benefits, numerous clear story windows and skylights, hardwood floors upstairs and down, soaring ceilings, dramatic architectural details, such as a blue stone entrance gallery with unique ceiling and lighting, 17-foot vaulted cedar wood ceilings through-out the kitchen, family room, living and dining areas. The kitchen with Sub Zero, Meile and Thermador appliances has a large center island, granite counters, breakfast bar, separate food prep. sink and spacious family dining area. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large deck leading to the lush back garden. The wood paneled library with skylights has a floor to ceiling built-in bookcase covering one wall, and the master suite has a Jacuzzi, walk-in closet, secondary closets and sliders to a porch overlooking the pool area. Both have vaulted ceilings as well. Other bedrooms have access to the blue stone patio and pool area bordered by gardens of perennials originally designed by Kale's and enhanced over the years. In addition there is ample parking and tons of hidden storage. This outstanding home is situated in a private wooded setting abutting conservation land, yet is just minutes from downtown Princeton. Owner is a licensed realtor.

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

1.6 acresLot Size

$401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ivy Wen • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Bo Twerdowsky • RE/MAX Greater Princeton

•609-951-8600 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME275252

Redfin Estimate

$1,488,513

$669K since sold in June 2019$45K since August

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B
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E
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Last updated August 2026

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101.9%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$74K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

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Hopewell with a Princeton address. Wonderful mid century modern with new roof and newer systems. Windows EVERYWHERE on a 1.6 acre private lot.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 21 Nelson Ridge Rd. Nelson Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,426 (+7.6%)

$324,600 + $397,300

$721,900

2024

$21,764 (+3.3%)

$324,600 + $397,300

$721,900

2023

$21,068 (+2.1%)

$292,100 + $397,300

$689,400

2022

$20,634 (+0.8%)

$292,100 + $397,300

$689,400

2021

$20,474 (+2.5%)

$292,100 + $397,300

$689,400

2020

$19,979 (+7.3%)

$272,000 + $397,300

$669,300

2019

$18,616 (+1.9%)

$272,000 + $397,300

$669,300

2018

$18,271 (+2.8%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2017

$17,773 (+5.8%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2016

$16,800 (+4.2%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2014

$16,129 (+0.3%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2013

$16,085 (+3.8%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2012

$15,503 (−5.4%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2011

$16,389 (+5.1%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2010

$15,587 (+4.8%)

$325,000 + $397,300

$722,300

2009

$14,872

$325,000 + $397,300

$722,300

Tax history for 21 Nelson Ridge Rd. Nelson Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,426 (+7.6%)

$324,600 + $397,300

$721,900

2024

$21,764 (+3.3%)

$324,600 + $397,300

$721,900

2023

$21,068 (+2.1%)

$292,100 + $397,300

$689,400

2022

$20,634 (+0.8%)

$292,100 + $397,300

$689,400

2021

$20,474 (+2.5%)

$292,100 + $397,300

$689,400

2020

$19,979 (+7.3%)

$272,000 + $397,300

$669,300

2019

$18,616 (+1.9%)

$272,000 + $397,300

$669,300

2018

$18,271 (+2.8%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2017

$17,773 (+5.8%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2016

$16,800 (+4.2%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2014

$16,129 (+0.3%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2013

$16,085 (+3.8%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2012

$15,503 (−5.4%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2011

$16,389 (+5.1%)

$242,000 + $397,300

$639,300

2010

$15,587 (+4.8%)

$325,000 + $397,300

$722,300

2009

$14,872

$325,000 + $397,300

$722,300

*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

1.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,396

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

0600040 00075

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Compactor, Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), CeilngFan(s), Central Vacuum, Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Table Space, Laundry Chute, Skylight(s), Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room, Master Bathroom

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $397,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Fencing: Rear

Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground, Heated

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $242,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,708
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $639,300
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $18,271

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Septic < # of BR
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: HOPEWELL E.S.
Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE M.S.
High School: CENTRAL
School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Cross Street: Cherry Valley Rd.
Directions: From Princeton: take the Great Rd. N to Drakes Corner Rd. , right. on Province Line Rd. , left on Stout Lane, left on Nelson Ridge. #21 is second on left.
Municipality: HOPEWELL TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,396
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 0600040 00075

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026

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Schools

Hopewell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Timberlane Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

6/10

Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi

6/10

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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 100° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price

$1.42M – $1.71M

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Home values near 21 Nelson Ridge Rd. Nelson Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,324,117
28 Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$1,193,220

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,153
26 Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2544 Sq. Ft.	$1,140,388

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,449,344
24 Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2281 Sq. Ft.	$1,006,922

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