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Off Market Jul 2017 for $950K

$1,487,794

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23 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

"Laurelwood" is a gracious and handsome Pearson-built 5-bedroom, 3-full bath expanded cape within walking distance to Princeton schools, downtown and the University. With refinished hardwood floors throughout, plaster walls with arched doorways, new central air conditioning, a finished basement recreation room, an expanded walled stone patio with fountain, fenced yard and a 2-car attached garage, it has all of the amenities of today, combined with all of the charm and character of yesteryear. Its spacious master suite and bath, as well as 2 additional bedrooms and hall bath lie upstairs, (one bedroom has a private balcony). Two bedrooms with full hall bath are found on the first floor, providing ample space for; guests, in-laws and home office space. The light-filled living room boasts a slate wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookcases and french doors which lead to a sweet screened porch. A formal dining room leads to the updated kitchen with stainless appliances, and opens to the family room, and out onto the private patio, professionally landscaped lawn and gardens. 2-car attached garage. New HVAC, electrical and numerous improvements. This gem is not to be missed.

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Laura Huntsman • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Beatrice Bloom • Weichert Realtors - Princeton

•609-921-1900 (broker)

•jburke@weichertrealtors.net (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000042668

Redfin Estimate

$1,487,794

$538K since sold in July 2017$42K since July

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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 23 Laurel Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 15, 2017

Sold

$950,000

TREND #6972561

Jul 10, 2017

Sold

$950,000

May 18, 2017

Pending

—

May 11, 2017

Contingent

—

Apr 28, 2017

Listed

$950,000

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1000042668

Jul 11, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 2017

Sold

$950,000

Apr 28, 2017

Listed

$950,000

BRIGHT MLS #NJME140858

Aug 1, 2005

Sold

$800,000

May 15, 2005

Listing Removed

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May 5, 2005

Listed

$800,000

"Laurelwood" is a gracious and handsome Pearson-built 5 bedroom 3 bath expanded cape within walking distance to Princeton schools, downtown and the University. With hardwood floors throughout, plaster walls with arched doorways, central air conditioning, a fabulous finished basement/recreation room with brick fireplace, bluestone patio, and a 2 car attached garage, it has all of the amenities needed today with all of the charm and character of yesterday. Its spacious master suite as well as 2 additional bedrooms upstairs (one with a private balcony), and 2 bedrooms on the first floor, provides ample space for family, guests, in-laws/au pair or office space. The living room boasts a slate fireplace, french doors which lead to a large screened porch, built-in bookcases and room for a grand piano. A formal dining room, the Corian kitchen - which opens to the family room and out into the beautifully landscaped lawn and gardens make this a fabulous home which is not to be missed.

Public Records

Oct 21, 1996

Sold

$410,000

Public Records

Jul 1, 1983

Sold

$225,500

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,030 (+6.0%)

$405,000 + $379,300

$784,300

2024

$19,845 (+5.9%)

$405,000 + $364,500

$769,500

2023

$18,734 (+3.4%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2022

$18,123 (−0.3%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2021

$18,175 (+0.8%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2020

$18,034 (+2.0%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2019

$17,676 (+1.7%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2018

$17,378 (+9.6%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2017

$15,852 (+3.7%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2016

$15,291 (+3.6%)

$405,000 + $284,200

$689,200

2014

$14,757 (+2.5%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2013

$14,393 (+4.2%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2012

$13,812 (+4.1%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2011

$13,272

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2010

$13,276 (−1.1%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2009

$13,420

$405,000 + $280,400

$685,400

Tax history for 23 Laurel Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,030 (+6.0%)

$405,000 + $379,300

$784,300

2024

$19,845 (+5.9%)

$405,000 + $364,500

$769,500

2023

$18,734 (+3.4%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2022

$18,123 (−0.3%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2021

$18,175 (+0.8%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2020

$18,034 (+2.0%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2019

$17,676 (+1.7%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2018

$17,378 (+9.6%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2017

$15,852 (+3.7%)

$405,000 + $340,200

$745,200

2016

$15,291 (+3.6%)

$405,000 + $284,200

$689,200

2014

$14,757 (+2.5%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2013

$14,393 (+4.2%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2012

$13,812 (+4.1%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2011

$13,272

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2010

$13,276 (−1.1%)

$395,000 + $280,400

$675,400

2009

$13,420

$405,000 + $280,400

$685,400

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

Public record

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,844

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1407005 00001

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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $280,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
Roof: Pitched, Slate
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Features: Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: .45
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $395,000

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $675,400
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $15,291

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
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: MT. LUCAS
Directions: Mount Lucas Road to left onto Laurel - house on right.
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,844
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1407005 00001

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 • 0.5mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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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

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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$1.41M – $1.71M

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Home values near 23 Laurel Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,099,241
12 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,071,991

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3674 Sq. Ft.	$1,416,447
28 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,213,532

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2841 Sq. Ft.	$1,203,343
52 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$1,462,687

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