A rare opportunity to own a working Christmas tree farm on the border of the D & R Canal surrounded by preserved land. This one of a kind offering has an additional buildable lot with historic designation. This is the perfect location to build a legacy just 8 miles to downtown Princeton and 47 miles to NYC. Come see!
Vacant landProperty Type
7.44 acresLot Size
$66,532Price/Acres
Listed by Jud Henderson• Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
•609-921-1050 (broker)
•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)
Listed by Jenn Dionne• Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Griggstown Historic District North, located between the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park and the Millstone River, is a historic and riverside Griggstown neighborhood with a canal towpath and 19th-century streetscapes. The character concentrates around Canal Road at Griggstown Causeway, where cyclists, walkers, and kayaks pass clapboard homes and shaded riverbanks. Architecture leans Federal and Victorian, with porches, mature trees, and deep lots that keep the pace quiet. The Griggstown Causeway and its narrow bridge set the daily rhythm with water views in both directions. The towpath frames routines with long, flat miles for walking and biking. Nearby, Griggstown Quail Farm, Brick Farm Tavern, and Terhune Orchards act as local pillars for food and farm culture.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Property currently classified for agriculture or land-only use
Farm land preservation in place
No tidal water on the property
Directions: Route 518 to Canal or Route 206 to Millstone River Road to Canal
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Construction not completed
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
No septic system
Financial info
Assessed value reported
Tax year and annual tax information available
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The purpose of the Canal Preservation Zone is to recognize, protect and preserve the unique resources of the Delaware and Raritan Canal; to protect and preserve the groundwater and surface water resources which flow into the Canal; to maintain the scenic amenity of the Canal and adjacent slopes and ridges; to reduce the impact upon streets adjacent to the Canal; to protect the wooded slopes and areas from the impact of development, including erosion and increased runoff; and to maintain the agricultural resources which currently exist in the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Princeton, NJ • 08540
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 912 Canal Rd
$460,958
$34K under list price of $495K
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