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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!
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Sale history for 242 Washington Rd
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Tax history for 242 Washington Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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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
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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