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Off Market Aug 2017 for $2.3M

$3,294,145

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,526/mo

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243 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Beautiful 5 bedroom better than new 7 year old colonial backing to the Hun School Mall is filled with high end details. Gracious entry with wrought iron railing and paneled wainscoting welcomes you to this elegant house flanked on either side by living room and dining room with coffered ceiling provides perfect symmetry. Spacious family room with fireplace adjoins banquet sized kitchen with high end appliances including Wolf cooktop and ovens and Sub-Zero. Granite counters and large eat-at island complete the space with sunny breakfast room. First floor finishes with well appointed laundry/mudroom and office with convenient full bath. Second floor starts with a sunny sitting area for reading or knitting and continues with 5 bedrooms plus 4 baths including owners' suite consisting of sitting room with fireplace, well appointed bath, wet bar and large walk in closet/dressing room with custom island. The full finished basement provides more living space including TV room, spare room with two closets adjacent to full bath and the extra special surprise of an Endless Lap Pool. A whole house generator will give the new owner of this special house peace of mind.

Single-familyProperty Type

2010Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

3 car garageParking

Listed by Ruth Sayer • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Listed by Margaret Hill • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Amy Schaefer • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l Realty-Skillman

•908-874-0000 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000044112

Redfin Estimate

$3,294,145

$994K since sold in August 2017$131K since July

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This home's estimate is 46% higher than the average sale price ($2.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
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C
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SOLD MAR 30, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
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E
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,099,000
F
5 beds4 baths4,456 sq ft
6 Andrews Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$966K

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

2 days MoM

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41 MoM

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Sale history for 243 Russell Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6992294

Aug 30, 2017

Sold

$2,300,000

Aug 10, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 6, 2017

Contingent

—

May 30, 2017

Listed

$2,400,000

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1000044112

Aug 30, 2017

Sold

$2,300,000

Apr 28, 2017

Listed

$2,400,000

TREND #5571711

Oct 26, 2010

Sold

$2,220,000

Jul 29, 2009

Listed

$2,681,000

BRIGHT MLS #1005348024

Oct 26, 2010

Sold

$2,220,000

Apr 12, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jul 29, 2009

Listed

$2,681,000

BRIGHT MLS #1005963278

Jul 22, 2009

Sold

$755,000

Mar 30, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Nov 5, 2008

Listed

$799,000

BRIGHT MLS #1008641396

Mar 10, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Nov 5, 2008

Listed

$799,000

BRIGHT MLS #1006387152

Oct 1, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 13, 2008

Listed

$829,900

BRIGHT MLS #1006387386

Oct 1, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 13, 2008

Listed

$829,900

BRIGHT MLS #1008395216

Jun 23, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 2008

Listed

$879,900

BRIGHT MLS #1008398312

Jun 23, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 2008

Listed

$879,900

Public Records

Aug 31, 1992

Sold

$400,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$57,245 (+4.5%)

$603,500 + $1,491,100

$2,094,600

2024

$54,781 (+5.9%)

$603,500 + $1,491,100

$2,094,600

2023

$51,715 (+3.4%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2022

$50,029 (−0.3%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2021

$50,173 (+0.8%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2020

$49,782 (+2.0%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2019

$48,794 (+1.7%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2018

$47,972 (+1.4%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2017

$47,313 (+1.6%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2016

$46,572 (+3.6%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2014

$44,947 (+2.5%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2013

$43,837 (−2.4%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2012

$44,894 (+236.7%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2011

$13,333

$678,500 + $1,516,800

$2,195,300

Tax history for 243 Russell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$57,245 (+4.5%)

$603,500 + $1,491,100

$2,094,600

2024

$54,781 (+5.9%)

$603,500 + $1,491,100

$2,094,600

2023

$51,715 (+3.4%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2022

$50,029 (−0.3%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2021

$50,173 (+0.8%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2020

$49,782 (+2.0%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2019

$48,794 (+1.7%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2018

$47,972 (+1.4%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2017

$47,313 (+1.6%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2016

$46,572 (+3.6%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2014

$44,947 (+2.5%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2013

$43,837 (−2.4%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2012

$44,894 (+236.7%)

$603,500 + $1,453,600

$2,057,100

2011

$13,333

$678,500 + $1,516,800

$2,195,300

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

Public record

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.69 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,608

Year built

2010

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1408203 00006

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: 3
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, CeilngFan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In

Room Information
# of Rooms: 14
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,453,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Street Lights

Pool Information
Personal Pool
Access To Pool
Indoor

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 150X200
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $603,500

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $2,057,100
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $46,573

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON
High School: PRINCETON
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: WINANT
Directions: Mercer Road to Edgerstoune Rd to left on Winant to right on Russell. House on right after Hun School.
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 5,608
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1408203 00006

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Johnson Park School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

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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

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

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

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Historical weather

Princeton, NJ • 08540

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.13M – $3.79M

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Home values near 243 Russell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3682 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,860
244 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4325 Sq. Ft.	$2,475,227

Address	Redfin Estimate
268 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,171
232 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 4907 Sq. Ft.	$3,603,709

Address	Redfin Estimate
256 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2189 Sq. Ft.	$1,387,577
291 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3291 Sq. Ft.	$1,736,496

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