Imagine driving 5mins from Palmer Sq to find a secluded, magnificent New England Colonial nestled in a bucolic setting on 1 wooded acres & backing to 10 acres of preserved open forest! A true park-like retreat! Set on a spacious corner lot (only house facing west on Cherry Hill between Balcourt & Davies), this gracious, light filled home offers 4 bedrms, 2 1/2 baths, formal dining with Colonial wainscoting and dentil crown which extends thru the main level entry and formal spaces. 1st floor library with wet bar & oversized bowed window, living rm with frpl, lower level family room (2nd frpl), full finished basement with bilco entry for easy access, and main level solarium with a cathedral ceiling and wall of windows overlooking meandering stone paths and verdant lawns. The dining rm and Florida rm both open onto a spacious deck. Closet space and storage are abundant. Central air, hardwood floors, tiled kitchen /solarium / laundry rms, bluestone walkways and porch. Astonishingly wonderful home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
1.59 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ira Lackey Jr• Burgdorff Realtors- Princeton
•609-921-9222 (broker)
Bought with Kim Rizk• Henderson Sotheby's International Realty*
*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
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,898
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1402402 00009
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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage, Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Attic/House Fan, Dining Area
R-Factor Ceilings: 999
Room Information
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: 2
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $242,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
R-Factor Ext Walls: 999
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 9999
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $205,900
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $448,500
Tax Year: 2004
Tax Annual Amount: $13,186
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Gas, 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: J WITHERSPOON
High School: PRINCETON
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Location Information
Cross Street: BALCOURT
Directions: 206 or Cherry Valley to Cherry Hill. Please note the house numbers are not consecutive on Cherry Hill. (Only house between Balcourt and Davies)
Municipality: PRINCETON
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,898
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1402402 00009
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Community Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather
Princeton, NJ • 08540
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Sun exposure
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
$1.53M – $1.85M
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