You will love this multi-level gem within walking distance to Princeton Shopping Center. The main level boasts a good sized kitchen with breakfast bar, living room with wood burning fireplace, and dining room with sliding doors leading to a screened-in porch, overlooking the large, fully-fenced backyard. There are hardwood floors throughout the main level. Up one level you will find three good sized bedrooms, including the master bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. There is also a hall bathroom on this level. The third level houses a fourth, large bedroom. The bedrooms have hardwood under carpeting, except for one room that has no carpet. The lower level has the family room, laundry room with a half bath, and inside access to the one-car garage. Outside the driveway has room for at least 4 cars, plus a turnaround for easy exit to the street. All windows were replaced in 2015 with energy-efficient ones, along with the front door. The a/c was replaced in 2013. The porch roof was replaced in 2015, as well as new insulation on the second and third levels and in the attic.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eric Branton• Weichert Realtors - Princeton
•609-921-1900 (broker)
•jburke@weichertrealtors.net (broker)
Bought with Michael Mayo• Weichert Realtors - Princeton
•609-921-1900 (broker)
•jburke@weichertrealtors.net (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003883963
Redfin Estimate
$843,675
$324K since sold in September 2016$14K since July
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Split level home located in Princeton. Living, dining and kitchen have hardwood floors and are open concept on the main level. Screened porch off of dining room leading to a large yard. Home has family room and laundry room on lower level. The...
half bath is in the laundry room. 3 bedrooms with hardwood under the carpet and 2 full baths are on the level above the main level. There is an additional bedroom on the 4 level.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
You will love this multi-level gem within walking distance to Princeton Shopping Center. The main level boasts a good sized kitchen with breakfast bar, living room with wood burning fireplace, and dining room with sliding doors leading to a screened-in porch, overlooking the large, fully-fenced backyard. There are hardwood floors throughout the main level. Up one level you will find three good sized bedrooms, including the master bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. There is also a hall bathroom on this level. The third level houses a fourth, large bedroom. The bedrooms have hardwood under carpeting, except for one room that has no carpet. The lower level has the family room, laundry room with a half bath, and inside access to the one-car garage. Outside the driveway has room for at least 4 cars, plus a turnaround for easy exit to the street. All windows were replaced in 2015 with energy-efficient ones, along with the front door. The a/c was replaced in 2013. The porch roof was replaced in 2015, as well as new insulation on the second and third levels and in the attic.
Public Records
Jul 21, 2015
Sold
$478,000
$229/sq ft
TREND #6534329
May 6, 2015
Sold
$478,000
$229/sq ft
Apr 15, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2015
Contingent
—
Mar 14, 2015
Listed
$489,000
$234/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002552020
May 6, 2015
Sold
$478,000
$229/sq ft
Apr 6, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2015
Listed
$489,000
$234/sq ft
+18
Loads of stylish space is found in this solidly-built Princeton home, just minutes from the shopping center and downtown. Featuring four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A wide drive with turnaround and attached garage supports parking in a pretty yard with a large screened porch for summer dinners. Inside, the living room, dining room and kitchen are open to each other and all have newer wood floors. A wood-burning fireplace sets a relaxing tone in the living room, while down a small flight of steps the family room with built-in bookcases is a cozy spot for movie night. Laundry and storage here are handy. Upstairs, the bedrooms are all nicely sized. The main bedroom has its own bathroom while the others share a hall bathroom. Freshly painted throughout with new AC (2013)! The fenced in backyard is an oasis with many mature trees and perennials.
Public Records
Aug 20, 1997
Sold
$189,900
$91/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1985
Sold
$145,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,153 (+2.6%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2024
$10,868 (+5.9%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2023
$10,260 (+3.4%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2022
$9,925 (−0.3%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2021
$9,954 (+0.8%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2020
$9,876 (+2.0%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2019
$9,680 (+1.7%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2018
$9,517 (+1.4%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2017
$9,386 (+4.8%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2016
$8,956 (+3.6%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2014
$8,643 (+2.5%)
$223,300 + $172,300
$395,600
2013
$8,430 (+2.6%)
$223,300 + $172,300
$395,600
2012
$8,217 (+4.1%)
$223,300 + $172,300
$395,600
2011
$7,895 (+1.4%)
$229,500 + $172,300
$401,800
2010
$7,783 (+20.9%)
$229,500 + $172,300
$401,800
2009
$6,440
$229,500 + $172,300
$401,800
Tax history for 249 State Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,153 (+2.6%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2024
$10,868 (+5.9%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2023
$10,260 (+3.4%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2022
$9,925 (−0.3%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2021
$9,954 (+0.8%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2020
$9,876 (+2.0%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2019
$9,680 (+1.7%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2018
$9,517 (+1.4%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2017
$9,386 (+4.8%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2016
$8,956 (+3.6%)
$223,300 + $184,800
$408,100
2014
$8,643 (+2.5%)
$223,300 + $172,300
$395,600
2013
$8,430 (+2.6%)
$223,300 + $172,300
$395,600
2012
$8,217 (+4.1%)
$223,300 + $172,300
$395,600
2011
$7,895 (+1.4%)
$229,500 + $172,300
$401,800
2010
$7,783 (+20.9%)
$229,500 + $172,300
$401,800
2009
$6,440
$229,500 + $172,300
$401,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HILCREST ESTATES SEC 03
Living Sq. Ft: 2,087
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: B-55,L-39
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,810
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 5403
Municipality Name: PRINCETON
Acres: 0.34
Zoning Code: R6
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: PRINCETON
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,087
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1405403 00010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Transit
Community Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$802,000 – $971,000
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