Introducing a meticulously designed and deceptively spacious cape-style home in the heart of Princeton. Thoughtfully expanded by renowned architect Robert Blaser, this residence offers a seamless blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. Be greeted by a front garden designed by landscapers ‘Wild about native plants’ adorned with low-maintenance native plantings and a rain garden, adding color and curb appeal. The main level features a spacious renovated kitchen, with a vaulted ceiling, top-of-the-line appliances, a large Taj Mahal quartzite island, and underfloor heating. Sliding doors flood the kitchen with light and lead out to a private courtyard garden with a porcelain paver patio, perfect for alfresco dining. The open-plan dining room provides a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings and offers access to a covered side porch, creating a tranquil space to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. White oak floors and Teak wood accents add style and warmth, ensuring the space flows through to a large and inviting living room. Centered around a charming fireplace with Hearthstone woodburner and large windows, it’s the ideal hub for relaxing evenings. The first floor also includes two bedrooms with red oak floors, a bathroom with a large shower, a powder room featuring an old growth live edge wood vanity , and a convenient laundry area. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, also with red oak floors, share a renovated bathroom. Ample storage cupboards provide practicality and convenience. The fully finished basement offers additional living space, a bar area, and a second laundry. Step outside to discover a serene oasis, complete with a hot tub for ultimate relaxation, a large rear garden, and a two-car garage with a Tesla charger. This home boasts many upgrades, including a new roof and Marvin windows in 2019, as well as a new kitchen addition, and renovated baths 2019. Connection to public sewer 2011. Carnegie Lake is just a stone's throw away, offering opportunities for kayaking and outdoor recreation. Embrace a lifestyle of elegance and comfort in this thoughtfully expanded home, where every detail has been carefully considered to provide the utmost in easy living. Top rated Princeton Public Schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$616Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amanda Botwood• Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
•609-710-2021 (broker)
•jackie.sullivan@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Fei Yen• Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth
Set back from the road sits this quaint cape that offers a lot of surprises. The traditional floor plan presents a formal living room with picture window and brick fireplace as well as a dining room adjacent to the renovated kitchen and the porch looking towards Lake Carnegie. Off the kitchen, an enormous deck with mature oak tree and hot tub looks out to the lovely backyard. Two bedrooms and full bath with plenty of closets complete the main floor. Two large bedrooms, a full bath and generous storage, including a walk-in closet, are upstairs. Additional living space exists in the finished lower level, with family room, wet bar with built-ins, laundry and access to deck. Gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint and neutral d~cor are additional features of this home not to be missed. One Year Home Warranty for Buyer.
BRIGHT MLS #1009235902
Aug 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 24, 2011
Listed
$650,000
$298/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 2002
Sold
$450,000
$206/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME148678
Feb 26, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 2002
Listed
$450,000
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 9, 1995
Sold
$232,800
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,423 (+2.6%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2024
$16,977 (+5.9%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2023
$16,027 (+3.4%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2022
$15,504 (−0.3%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2021
$15,549 (+0.8%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2020
$15,428 (+24.8%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2019
$12,363 (+1.7%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2018
$12,154 (+2.1%)
$342,000 + $179,200
$521,200
2017
$11,907 (+1.6%)
$342,000 + $179,200
$521,200
2016
$11,720 (+3.6%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2014
$11,311 (+2.5%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2013
$11,032 (+4.2%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2012
$10,587 (−3.7%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2011
$10,996 (+1.4%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2010
$10,839 (+17.0%)
$342,000 + $217,600
$559,600
2009
$9,266
$342,000 + $217,600
$559,600
Tax history for 828 Princeton Kingston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,423 (+2.6%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2024
$16,977 (+5.9%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2023
$16,027 (+3.4%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2022
$15,504 (−0.3%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2021
$15,549 (+0.8%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2020
$15,428 (+24.8%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2019
$12,363 (+1.7%)
$342,000 + $295,500
$637,500
2018
$12,154 (+2.1%)
$342,000 + $179,200
$521,200
2017
$11,907 (+1.6%)
$342,000 + $179,200
$521,200
2016
$11,720 (+3.6%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2014
$11,311 (+2.5%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2013
$11,032 (+4.2%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2012
$10,587 (−3.7%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2011
$10,996 (+1.4%)
$342,000 + $175,700
$517,700
2010
$10,839 (+17.0%)
$342,000 + $217,600
$559,600
2009
$9,266
$342,000 + $217,600
$559,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.