Craftsmanship is the hallmark of this completely renovated, immaculately maintained Colonial gem situated in the Edgerstoune neighborhood in the prestigious Western Section of Princeton. Enjoy this beautiful custom residence with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths that is low maintenance and eco-friendly, featuring Everclear gutters and two zone heating/cooling. Outside, the lush yard and gardens surround an expansive blue-stone patio with an outside fireplace, screened porch, primary suite balcony, and paver circular driveway. Inside, discover a new dimension in easy and convenient living thanks to hardwood floors, three fireplaces, generous interior and exterior lighting and a gourmet kitchen. As you enter the home, the gracious entry foyer welcomes you into the property and gives you a taste of what lies beyond. The kitchen with large island is a great gathering spot for informal parties. With the gas cook top and oven in the island, you will feel part of the conversation when prepping food. The white cabinetry is accented by the granite counters and oversized glass subway tile backsplash. Appliances are high end, such as the SubZero built-in refrigerator, Dacor oven and Miele Dishwasher. Note the farmhouse style sink. The breakfast area features two dresser-style built -in cabinets and a sunny spot with skylights for a desk and access to the mud room and garage beyond. Next to the kitchen is a dining area with a stone surround fireplace that makes a stunning focal point. To the left of the dining room is a bright sunroom, with skylights to add to the natural light. There are French doors that lead to the patio, with lots of space for outside entertaining. A step up from the kitchen leads to the current family room and another fireplace. There are French doors here that lead to the screened in porch and patio. To complete the first floor there is a bedroom and full bath. The primary bedroom suite on the second floor is an oasis. A cathedral ceiling with ceiling fan adds a dramatic touch and the gas fireplace adds a hint of romanticism. Beyond the fireplace wall there is a balcony overlooking the rear yard. Imagine having your morning coffee listening to the chorus of birds in the yard! There are two walk-in closets as well as two shelved closets, providing lots of storage. The ensuite bath is spa-like, with deep soaking tub, large stall shower and double vanity with storage. The second bedroom has its own private bath, while bedrooms three and four share the hall bath. There is a sitting room as well, with a conveniently located laundry nook. Note the instant hot water faucet in the laundry - great for a morning cup of tea! The basement is recently finished (2020), providing a brand-new recreation room space and office. The home also features an unfinished space perfect for storage, a two-car attached garage and hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. 244 Russell is a magnificent family home close to Johnson Park Elementary School, the Hun School of Princeton, and Greenway Meadows Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ingela Kostenbader• Queenston Realty, LLC
•609-924-5353 (broker)
Bought with Heidi A. Hartmann• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
* * * Owners have begun tax appeal process with the township. * * * Better than new construction! Craftsmanship is the hallmark of this completely renovated (2005) five bedroom, four full bath Colonial gem situated in a neighborhood of picturesque homes in the desirable Western Section of town. Discover a beautiful custom residence with hardwood floors, three fireplaces, and a state-of-the-art kitchen enhanced by stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops with adjacent family room. Enjoy an entertainment-sized formal dining room, a classy formal living room with easy access to a screened porch, and a first floor office/5th bedroom with full bath. Upstairs, find an elegant master bedroom with an impressive bath that includes a stand-alone tub. A bonus room, laundry room, three additional bedrooms, and two baths complete the second floor. Lush yard and outside fireplace, patio, and master suite balcony. You won't be disappointed! Close to hiking/bike trails, Johnson Park Elementary School, and the Hun School.
BRIGHT MLS #1007557070
Jun 17, 2014
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2014
Listed
$1,675,000
$387/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009673324
Jan 22, 2014
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 2013
Listed
$1,849,000
$428/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 2005
Sold
$1,895,000
$438/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME135596
Mar 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 18, 2005
Listed
$1,895,000
$438/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME256574
Jan 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2004
Listed
$1,895,000
$438/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME165346
Jan 29, 2004
Sold
$665,000
$154/sq ft
Dec 15, 2003
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2003
Listed
$665,000
$154/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,444 (+2.6%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2024
$34,536 (+5.9%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2023
$32,604 (+3.4%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2022
$31,541 (−0.3%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2021
$31,631 (−4.9%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2020
$33,275 (+2.0%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2019
$32,615 (+1.7%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2018
$32,065 (+1.4%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2017
$31,625 (−11.5%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2016
$35,730 (+3.6%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2014
$34,483 (+2.5%)
$603,500 + $974,700
$1,578,200
2013
$33,631 (−0.5%)
$603,500 + $974,700
$1,578,200
2012
$33,808 (+4.1%)
$603,500 + $974,700
$1,578,200
2011
$32,485 (−1.5%)
$678,500 + $974,700
$1,653,200
2010
$32,991 (+11.7%)
$678,500 + $974,700
$1,653,200
2009
$29,525
$728,500 + $974,700
$1,703,200
Tax history for 244 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,444 (+2.6%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2024
$34,536 (+5.9%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2023
$32,604 (+3.4%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2022
$31,541 (−0.3%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2021
$31,631 (−4.9%)
$603,500 + $693,400
$1,296,900
2020
$33,275 (+2.0%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2019
$32,615 (+1.7%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2018
$32,065 (+1.4%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2017
$31,625 (−11.5%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2016
$35,730 (+3.6%)
$603,500 + $771,500
$1,375,000
2014
$34,483 (+2.5%)
$603,500 + $974,700
$1,578,200
2013
$33,631 (−0.5%)
$603,500 + $974,700
$1,578,200
2012
$33,808 (+4.1%)
$603,500 + $974,700
$1,578,200
2011
$32,485 (−1.5%)
$678,500 + $974,700
$1,653,200
2010
$32,991 (+11.7%)
$678,500 + $974,700
$1,653,200
2009
$29,525
$728,500 + $974,700
$1,703,200
*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
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,221
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1408202 00013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener