OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2015 for $555K

$950,060

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,214/mo

•

2,704

sq ft

242 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

One of a kind home! Original "Sears" Estate home sits on over half acre of lush landscaping! A combination of Old Charm and Modern amenities! Features 9 feet high ceilings on first floor and decorative moldings, an abundance of recessed lights and hardwood floors! Formal dining room opens to the kitchen which offers newer stainless steel appliances, 42 inch cabinets and granite counters! Living room has masonry wood burning fireplace with white marble surrounded. Family room (could be used as a bedroom) features a updated full bath large closets and sliding door to rear patio! Updated powder room. Second floor offers 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Third floor (700 sq ft), can be used as a game/exercise room features new windows and carpet! New Windows throughout. Sylvan in ground concrete pool surrounded by beautiful trees and fenced backyard! Also to complete this estate, 3 car detached garage plus a blue stone front walk way! Only 5 minutes from the Princeton Junction Train Station and downtown Princeton! Blue Ribbon West Windsor Plainsboro schools!

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ann Santos • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Janet Larrain • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003132204

Redfin Estimate

$950,060

$395K since sold in February 2015$32K since September

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This home's estimate is 11.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$680,000
A
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SOLD JUL 21, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
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C
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D
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$878,000
E
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$920,000
F
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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.6%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$995K

$55K MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

11 days MoM

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29 MoM

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Sale history for 242 Washington Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6477867

Feb 2, 2015

Sold

$555,000

$205/sq ft

Jan 1, 2015

Pending

—

Nov 24, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 27, 2014

Listed

$579,900

$214/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1003132204

Feb 2, 2015

Sold

$555,000

$205/sq ft

Nov 22, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Oct 26, 2014

Listed

$579,900

$214/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 6, 2008

Sold

$475,000

$176/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005651548

Apr 15, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jan 24, 2008

Listed

$499,900

$185/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME228578

Dec 13, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Aug 13, 2007

Listed

$499,900

$185/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME228842

Jun 6, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Dec 13, 2006

Listed

$499,900

$185/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME238738

Nov 30, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Aug 23, 2006

Listed

$499,900

$185/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME242406

Aug 24, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 12, 2006

Listed

$535,000

$198/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 5, 2006

Sold

$535,000

$198/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME140496

Oct 8, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 9, 2005

Listed

$535,000

$198/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME162062

Oct 15, 2003

Sold

$400,000

$148/sq ft

Sep 4, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 2003

Listed

$400,000

$148/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 27, 1992

Sold

$199,000

$74/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,387 (+3.2%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2024

$13,946 (+4.4%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2023

$13,363 (+2.0%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2022

$13,104 (+0.8%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2021

$12,995 (+1.9%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2020

$12,758 (+1.2%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2019

$12,613 (+0.9%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2018

$12,494 (+2.1%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2017

$12,235 (+5.8%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2016

$11,560 (+3.6%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2014

$11,160 (+2.1%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2013

$10,928 (+1.1%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2012

$10,814 (+2.5%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2011

$10,550 (+4.9%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2010

$10,058 (+4.5%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2009

$9,623

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

Tax history for 242 Washington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,387 (+3.2%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2024

$13,946 (+4.4%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2023

$13,363 (+2.0%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2022

$13,104 (+0.8%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2021

$12,995 (+1.9%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2020

$12,758 (+1.2%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2019

$12,613 (+0.9%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2018

$12,494 (+2.1%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2017

$12,235 (+5.8%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2016

$11,560 (+3.6%)

$206,600 + $248,400

$455,000

2014

$11,160 (+2.1%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2013

$10,928 (+1.1%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2012

$10,814 (+2.5%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2011

$10,550 (+4.9%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2010

$10,058 (+4.5%)

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

2009

$9,623

$206,600 + $232,800

$439,400

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

130 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

26,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,704

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1300039 00010

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Sep 26, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway

Interior

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Marble
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $232,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Builder Name: SEARS
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Street Lights

Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular
Lot Size Dimensions: 130X200
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $206,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,236
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $439,400
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $11,161

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: MAURICE HAWK
School District Name: WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL

Location Information
Cross Street: ROUTE ONE
Directions: Route 1 to Washington to #242 on right
Municipality: WEST WINDSOR TWP

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,704
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1300039 00010
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 26, 2021

Around this home

Schools

Maurice Hawk Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

Community Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

West Winsdor Plainsboro North

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

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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 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

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

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Princeton, NJ • 08540

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$903,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 242 Washington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1467 Sq. Ft.	$586,527
232 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$679,113

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$653,950
241 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$506,431

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$751,910
249 Washington Rd, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1692 Sq. Ft.	$736,425

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