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$918,518

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2,113

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36 Bear Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Prime Location. In WALKING DISTANCE TO PRINCETON JCT. TRAIN. .6 MILES TO PLATFORM. This unique ranch has HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. Kitchen with GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, BREAKFAST AREA, DOUBLE OVEN. BRAND NEW DISHWASHER and a BRAND NEW SKYLIGHT. The flow of this house is very inviting and great for entertaining. The kitchen flows to the family room overlooking the VAST BACKYARD with PERIMETER LINED WITH TREES. .93 ACRES. The family room has an entire wall of sliding glass doors overlooking the backyard. There is a large stone fireplace for your enjoyment. Family room flows to the FORMAL DINING room. Dining room connects to the kitchen. Then you walk down the hallway to the 4 bedrooms. 2 FULL BATHS. 2 BATHROOM WINDOWS HAVE BEEN ORDERED and will be delivered in 4 weeks. There is also a BRAND NEW SKYLIGHT IN ONE BEDROOM. The best is yet to come in the finished basement. Large media area with a KITCHENETTE: SINK, CABINETS GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND LARGE REFRIGERATOR. This basement has 2 WALK OUTs to the backyard. Plus there is a wood burning fireplace. The basement has many rooms. There are 2 bedrooms in the basement with EGRESS WINDOWS ((permits satisfied). Plus closets galore for storage. Then there is a storage room, and a Furnace room with NEWer BOILER and Water heater AC 2010., ROOF 2011 PLUS FULL BATHROOM WITH TUB IN BASEMENT. OUTSIDE CONCRETE PATIO and 15 ZONE SPRINKLER SYSTEM with 75 heads. You must SEE THIS HOUSE with ALL IT HAS TO OFFER. Nationally acclaimed West Windsor- Plainsboro schools. Hawk ELE. GROVER MS. WWP HS SOUTH. House is VACANT READY FOR YOU!! --

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.93 acresLot Size

$435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donna Lucarelli • Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

•609-987-8889 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Vaishali Senjalia • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME2010818

Redfin Estimate

$918,518

$197K since sold in February 2022$6,000 since July

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C
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D
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E
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F
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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$966K

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

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Sale history for 36 Bear Brook Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHTMLS #NJME2029576

Jun 14, 2023

Rental Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #NJME2010818

Feb 25, 2022

Sold

$721,116

$341/sq ft

Feb 4, 2022

Pending

—

Jan 27, 2022

Contingent

—

Jan 21, 2022

Listed

$625,000

$296/sq ft

TREND #5615538

Aug 27, 2010

Sold

$410,000

$194/sq ft

Oct 27, 2009

Listed

$399,000

$189/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005445146

Aug 27, 2010

Sold

$410,000

$194/sq ft

Apr 29, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Oct 27, 2009

Listed

$399,000

$189/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 30, 1993

Sold

$250,000

$118/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,585 (+3.2%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2024

$12,199 (+4.4%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2023

$11,689 (+2.0%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2022

$11,462 (+0.8%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2021

$11,367 (+1.9%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2020

$11,160 (+1.2%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2019

$11,033 (+0.9%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2018

$10,929 (+2.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2017

$10,702 (+2.2%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2016

$10,471 (+3.6%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2014

$10,109 (+2.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2013

$9,898 (+1.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2012

$9,795 (+2.5%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2011

$9,556 (−7.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2010

$10,291 (+4.5%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2009

$9,846

$213,200 + $236,400

$449,600

Tax history for 36 Bear Brook Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,585 (+3.2%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2024

$12,199 (+4.4%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2023

$11,689 (+2.0%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2022

$11,462 (+0.8%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2021

$11,367 (+1.9%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2020

$11,160 (+1.2%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2019

$11,033 (+0.9%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2018

$10,929 (+2.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2017

$10,702 (+2.2%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2016

$10,471 (+3.6%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2014

$10,109 (+2.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2013

$9,898 (+1.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2012

$9,795 (+2.5%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2011

$9,556 (−7.1%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2010

$10,291 (+4.5%)

$199,900 + $198,100

$398,000

2009

$9,846

$213,200 + $236,400

$449,600

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.93 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,113

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1300009 0200048

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

PMN

Planned Mixed Use Neighborhood/Affordable Housing District

The Planned Mixed Use Neighborhood PMN District is intended to provide for a village-style center convenient to the evolving residential neighborhood along Bear Brook Road and proximate to the train station and surrounding commercial employment centers. It is intended to be bicycle and pedestrian friendly by permitting a compact mix of modest-sized stores, personal and professional services, corporate suites, market-rate residential dwelling units, and plazas. The PMN District is also intended to provide a compatible setting for affordable housing close to mass transit services and employment opportunities.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Bank
Convenience store
Laundromat
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Multiple units
Mixed use
Office
Museum / gallery
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s)
Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Walkout Level, Fully Finished, Heated, Sump Pump

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $198,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2013

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Double Hung

Exterior Information
Lawn Sprinkler, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $199,900

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,113
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $398,000
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $11,367

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes

Location

School Information
Elementary School: MAURICE HAWK
Middle Or Junior School: GROVER MS
High School: W.W.P.H.S.-SOUTH CAMPUS
School District Name: WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: Alexander
Directions: Alexander to Bear Brook Circle come around pass PARC and look for a RANCH. Private location.
Municipality: WEST WINDSOR TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,113
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1300009 0200048

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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Schools

Maurice Hawk Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Thomas R Grover Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

West Windsor-Plains High School South

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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

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$873,000 – $1.06M

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Home values near 36 Bear Brook Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Bear Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3240 Sq. Ft.	$1,046,362
848 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,006,677

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Bear Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2051 Sq. Ft.	$858,644
51 Old Bear Brook Rd Apartment 11, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$1,036,796

Address	Redfin Estimate
854 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$640,754
11 Peacock WAY Apartment 52, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2343 Sq. Ft.	$990,984

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