OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2015 for $675K

$1,148,399

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,352/mo

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3 Nelson Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Set in tranquil Hopewell, with a Princeton address, this meticulously maintained Colonial offers the beauty of country living, yet minutes from Nassau Street. Rooms are light filled with large windows and beveled glass door entry. The wood floors, renovated cook's kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances adjoin the breakfast area. Then step down to the family room where the built-ins and brick hearth fireplace complete the flow. On the opposite side of the kitchen is the laundry, full bath, spacious sun room and huge flexible bonus room/office/library/entertainment space, all with access to the wraparound deck. Of course, there are also formal living room and dining room with wood floors. Upstairs every room boasts wood floors, with totally renovated hall bath and master bath, which includes a dressing area. The basement provides high ceilings, cedar closet, separate rooms, plus walk-out access directly into the garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1969Year Built

1.38 acresLot Size

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Merlene Tucker • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Eugenia Brunone • BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton Jn RE

•609-452-2188 (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002523036

Redfin Estimate

$1,148,399

$473K since sold in May 2015$18K since August

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D
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E
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Market trends in 08540, NJ

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$74K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

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Sale history for 3 Nelson Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6509171

May 15, 2015

Sold

$675,000

Apr 7, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 14, 2015

Contingent

—

Feb 10, 2015

Relisted

—

Feb 10, 2015

Contingent

—

Jan 21, 2015

Listed

$689,000

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1002523036

May 15, 2015

Sold

$675,000

Mar 11, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Jan 21, 2015

Listed

$689,000

BRIGHT MLS #1007689760

Nov 4, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jun 2, 2014

Listed

$689,000

Public Records

Aug 6, 1991

Sold

$285,000

Public Records

Jun 1, 1983

Sold

$165,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,048 (+8.3%)

$309,000 + $308,800

$617,800

2024

$18,509 (+3.3%)

$309,000 + $308,800

$617,800

2023

$17,917 (+2.1%)

$277,500 + $308,800

$586,300

2022

$17,548 (+0.8%)

$277,500 + $308,800

$586,300

2021

$17,415 (+2.5%)

$277,500 + $308,800

$586,300

2020

$16,994 (+8.2%)

$260,500 + $308,800

$569,300

2019

$15,704 (+1.9%)

$260,500 + $308,800

$569,300

2018

$15,413 (+2.8%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2017

$14,993 (+5.8%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2016

$14,172 (+4.2%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2014

$13,606 (+0.3%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2013

$13,569 (+3.8%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2012

$13,078 (−6.0%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2011

$13,918 (+5.1%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2010

$13,237 (+4.8%)

$304,600 + $308,800

$613,400

2009

$12,630

$304,600 + $308,800

$613,400

Tax history for 3 Nelson Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,048 (+8.3%)

$309,000 + $308,800

$617,800

2024

$18,509 (+3.3%)

$309,000 + $308,800

$617,800

2023

$17,917 (+2.1%)

$277,500 + $308,800

$586,300

2022

$17,548 (+0.8%)

$277,500 + $308,800

$586,300

2021

$17,415 (+2.5%)

$277,500 + $308,800

$586,300

2020

$16,994 (+8.2%)

$260,500 + $308,800

$569,300

2019

$15,704 (+1.9%)

$260,500 + $308,800

$569,300

2018

$15,413 (+2.8%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2017

$14,993 (+5.8%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2016

$14,172 (+4.2%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2014

$13,606 (+0.3%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2013

$13,569 (+3.8%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2012

$13,078 (−6.0%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2011

$13,918 (+5.1%)

$230,500 + $308,800

$539,300

2010

$13,237 (+4.8%)

$304,600 + $308,800

$613,400

2009

$12,630

$304,600 + $308,800

$613,400

*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

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.38 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,933

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

0600040 0200006 18

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: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), CeilngFan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stall Shower, Dining Area

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $308,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.38
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $230,500

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $539,300
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $14,022

Utilities

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

Location

School Information
Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE
High School: CENTRAL
School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: CHERRY VALLEY
Directions: Cherry Valley Road to Nelson Ridge to #3.
Municipality: HOPEWELL TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,933
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 0600040 0200006 18

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hopewell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

Timberlane Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

6/10

Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

6/10

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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

5/10 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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$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 3 Nelson Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4660 Sq. Ft.	$1,058,421
12 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3074 Sq. Ft.	$1,255,302

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,264,465
10 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,584,241

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,449,344
8 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3332 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,525

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