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Off Market Aug 2023 for $999K

$1,494,800

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,624/mo

•

3,446

sq ft

889 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

A perfect opportunity to own this elegant Traditional Colonial home situated on one-and-a-half-acre lot located within 3 miles from downtown Princeton. This home offers a flexible floor plan to meet the needs of today's households and features many original architectural details that add character as well as functionality. Hardwood floors and decorative moldings are found throughout the home. The kitchen has been fully renovated featuring custom cabinetry, recessed lighting and granite countertops. This home offers a large living room, a formal dining room and a recently added generously sized family room. The first floor as well as the covered front porch offer plenty of space making it ideal for entertaining. The 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Baths are located on the second floor and a finished attic offers a 4th Bedroom which also includes a Full bath. Located on the property is a separate private guest cottage that adds investment income potential if desired. The income producing guest house can be rented to tenants or used as an office . The cottage has separate utilities featuring 1 bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a full bath. Some of the extra value items are an oversized two car garage and a home backup generator that conveniently powers the essentials needed during a power outage. This unique property backs up to the Jasna Polana’s back nine. This home offers a perfect location: close to Princeton downtown, shopping, entertainment, Princeton University and Route 1! AWARD WINNING PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS! Schedule a showing or a private tour today.

Single-familyProperty Type

1902Year Built

1.47 acresLot Size

$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dominique Basta • Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

•609-987-8889 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Trupthi Reddy Vangallu Kusuma • Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty

•908-359-0893 (broker)

•broker@kw-nj.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME2030488

Redfin Estimate

$1,494,800

$495K since sold in August 2023$44K since August

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$965,000
A
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,199,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,950 sq ft
169 Jefferson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$652,000
C
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D
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$526,000
E
2 beds2.5 baths1,828 sq ft
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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$973K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

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Sale history for 889 Lawrenceville Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJME2030488

Aug 4, 2023

Sold

$999,995

$290/sq ft

Jul 9, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 28, 2023

Contingent

—

May 22, 2023

Listed

$1,199,000

$348/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME2025820

May 22, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2023

Price Changed

$1,199,000

$348/sq ft

Jan 17, 2023

Listed

$1,285,000

$373/sq ft

Jan 13, 2023

Coming Soon

BRIGHT MLS #NJME2022188

Dec 12, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Sep 8, 2022

Listed

$1,350,000

$392/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000262641

May 8, 2017

Listed

$1,149,000

$333/sq ft

Public Records

May 21, 1992

Sold

$280,000

$81/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 21, 1988

Sold

$385,000

$112/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,457 (−9.5%)

$439,500 + $309,000

$748,500

2024

$22,596 (−1.1%)

$439,500 + $309,000

$748,500

2023

$22,847 (+3.4%)

$472,000 + $376,500

$848,500

2022

$22,102 (−0.3%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2021

$22,166 (+0.8%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2020

$21,993 (+2.0%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2019

$21,557 (+1.7%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2018

$21,193 (+1.4%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2017

$20,902 (+1.6%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2016

$20,575 (+1.3%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2014

$20,320 (+2.5%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2013

$19,818 (+4.2%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2012

$19,019 (+4.1%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2011

$18,275 (+1.1%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2010

$18,078 (+12.7%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2009

$16,036

$522,000 + $411,300

$933,300

Tax history for 889 Lawrenceville Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,457 (−9.5%)

$439,500 + $309,000

$748,500

2024

$22,596 (−1.1%)

$439,500 + $309,000

$748,500

2023

$22,847 (+3.4%)

$472,000 + $376,500

$848,500

2022

$22,102 (−0.3%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2021

$22,166 (+0.8%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2020

$21,993 (+2.0%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2019

$21,557 (+1.7%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2018

$21,193 (+1.4%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2017

$20,902 (+1.6%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2016

$20,575 (+1.3%)

$472,000 + $436,800

$908,800

2014

$20,320 (+2.5%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2013

$19,818 (+4.2%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2012

$19,019 (+4.1%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2011

$18,275 (+1.1%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2010

$18,078 (+12.7%)

$522,000 + $408,000

$930,000

2009

$16,036

$522,000 + $411,300

$933,300

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,446

Year built

1902

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Mercer County

APN

1409101 00003

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: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Additional Stairway, CeilngFan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Study, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Master Bathroom, Screened Porch

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Partial, Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Chairlift, Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $436,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Carriage House, Guest House
Building Not Winterized

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

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $472,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,446
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $908,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $22,102

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
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
Directions: Refer to the Navigation
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,446
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1409101 00003

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Johnson Park School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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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$1.48M – $1.80M

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Home values near 889 Lawrenceville Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
883 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,129,976
944 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,511,264

Address	Redfin Estimate
931 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$752,700
864 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5420 Sq. Ft.	$1,946,967

Address	Redfin Estimate
932 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$914,129
890 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3490 Sq. Ft.	$1,704,190

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