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Off Market Jul 2019 for $2.5M

$3,499,468

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,079/mo

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54 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Realizing the perfect equilibrium of impressive and inviting can be elusive, but this Princeton residence has achieved it. Claiming a coveted spot at the end of a private cul de sac, the handsome house in like-new condition is entirely built of brick and capped with a slate roof. An arched front door of remarkable stature hints at the scale of the interior spaces to come, but the lofty ceilings, wide corridors and substantial millwork still manage to exceed expectations. Every detail was carefully considered, from the stunning light fixtures to the discreet Nest safety features. The chef's kitchen outfitted with to-the-ceiling cabinetry flows into the Great Room, where a massive fireplace is centered around abundant windows and French doors framing the stone patio serenaded by a fountain. Upstairs, each of the four bedrooms has its own spotless, en suite bathroom. The master's is extra roomy and clad in creamy marble tile. The lower level is ready to maximize your priceless downtime with a home theater, wine cellar, gym, sauna and game room.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

0.7 acresLot Size

3 car garageParking

Listed by Barbara Blackwell • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Nicole Muk • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME278880

Redfin Estimate

$3,499,468

$949K since sold in July 2019$269K since August

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This home's estimate is 57.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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E
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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated August 2026

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101.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

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$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 54 Lafayette Rd W

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJME278880

Jul 31, 2019

Sold

$2,550,000

Jul 22, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 13, 2019

Contingent

—

May 16, 2019

Listed

$2,695,000

BRIGHT MLS #NJME128812

Jun 30, 2005

Sold

$2,550,000

Apr 14, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 13, 2004

Listed

$2,550,000

An elegant residence in one of the most desirable cul-de-sac locations in the Western Section of Princeton. The home is designed in the tradition of Princeton's most charming architecture. Wrapped with brick, slate and copper gutters and leaders. Rooms on the first floor with ten foot ceilings includes masonry fireplaces and elegant gourmet kitchen which opens to a unique two story family room overlooking the garden from three sides. The finished basement offers large game room, wine cellar, sauna, bathroom, exercise room and media room. This spacious home includes front and back staircases, a large patio and three car garage. Owner is a licensed realtor.

BRIGHT MLS #NJME261972

May 20, 2004

Listed

$2,995,000

May 20, 2004

Listing Removed

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Public Records

Jul 27, 1993

Sold

$307,000

Public Records

Jun 2, 1993

Sold

$450,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$60,700 (+2.6%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2024

$59,145 (+5.9%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2023

$55,836 (+3.4%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2022

$54,015 (−0.3%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2021

$54,170 (+0.8%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2020

$53,748 (+2.0%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2019

$52,682 (+1.7%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2018

$51,794 (+1.4%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2017

$51,083 (+1.6%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2016

$50,283 (+3.6%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2014

$48,528 (+2.5%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2013

$47,330 (−3.5%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2012

$49,047 (+4.1%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2011

$47,129 (+1.4%)

$570,000 + $1,828,400

$2,398,400

2010

$46,457 (+8.8%)

$570,000 + $1,828,400

$2,398,400

2009

$42,687

$570,000 + $1,828,400

$2,398,400

Tax history for 54 Lafayette Rd W

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$60,700 (+2.6%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2024

$59,145 (+5.9%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2023

$55,836 (+3.4%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2022

$54,015 (−0.3%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2021

$54,170 (+0.8%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2020

$53,748 (+2.0%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2019

$52,682 (+1.7%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2018

$51,794 (+1.4%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2017

$51,083 (+1.6%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2016

$50,283 (+3.6%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2014

$48,528 (+2.5%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2013

$47,330 (−3.5%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2012

$49,047 (+4.1%)

$666,000 + $1,555,000

$2,221,000

2011

$47,129 (+1.4%)

$570,000 + $1,828,400

$2,398,400

2010

$46,457 (+8.8%)

$570,000 + $1,828,400

$2,398,400

2009

$42,687

$570,000 + $1,828,400

$2,398,400

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

Public record

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.7 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,482

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1408601 00016

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
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Circular Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 4
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Central Vacuum, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Central Vacuum, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Media Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Brick, Gas/Propane, Marble, Wood, Mantel(s)

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,555,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Water Fountains

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

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $666,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $2,221,000
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $51,794

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
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: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
High School: PRINCETON H.S.
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: Elm Road
Directions: Stockton Street (Route 206) to Elm Road to Lafayette Road West
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,482
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1408601 00016

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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Schools

Johnson Park School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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 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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$3.33M – $4.03M

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Home values near 54 Lafayette Rd W

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3640 Sq. Ft.	$2,173,979
5 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6176 Sq. Ft.	$3,238,077

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 5488 Sq. Ft.	$2,307,027
3 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,038,315

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3674 Sq. Ft.	$2,053,253
16 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,895,623

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