$1,452,712
$623K since sold in January 2006$19K since July
This home's estimate is 0.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 5 comparable homes.
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$1,452,712
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,934/mo
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81 Elm Ridge Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
About this home
A peaceful park-like setting. Hopewell Twp, Princeton address. Charming 12-room Colonial Cape on 5 beautiful acres. 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths. The downstairs of this unique home features a spacious living rm with a beamed cathedral ceiling, 4 French drs and access to the patio. The banquet-sized dining rm has a stone fplc, access to a sunporch--perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features a breakfast rm with a wall of windows w/ beautiful wooded views. The first floor BR has a separate entrance; the den has built-in shelving. Upstairs has a MBR with 3 closets and a master bath, 2 additional BRs and a hall bath. A 1990 addition features a beautiful first floor office with a wall of windows and window seats overlooking the grounds. An au pair suite on the upper level of the addition features a large bedroom, a kitchen that opens to a combo LR/DR area, gleaming hardwood floors, and beautiful views. 2 car garage, full walk-out bsmt w/ athletic rm, detached workshop, 3 zoned heat & more. Terrific value!
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
5.1 acresLot Size
$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
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Market trends in 08540, NJ
Last updated July 2026
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Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$966K
$126K MoM
Avg. days on market
52d
2 days MoM
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41 MoM
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Hopewell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
Timberlane Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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