944 Cherry Valley Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Off Market Jul 2019 for $535K

$1,256,540

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,734/mo

•

3,513

sq ft

944 Cherry Valley Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

At the end of a long winding private driveway sits this unique custom built brick cape cod home. Center foyer leads to all the comfortable first floor living areas. Living room has full brick wall with wood burning fireplace. Then step down to the Great room/dining room addition. Three sides have long windows overlooking the wooded location and extend down to the built-in window seats. Slate floor and wooded cathedral ceiling highlight the quality amenities. Side door leads to a private, fenced formal garden and added greenhouse. A step up bring you to the beautifully renovated kitchen with cherry cabinetry and granite counter tops. Half bath, laundry area and storage pantry near the side door. Built in glass door cabinetry and hutch storage defines the eating area with raised hearth fireplace. A den off the kitchen is the perfect space to spend quiet times. Long hallway leads to the 1st floor bath and bedroom and large master bedroom with full shower bath. The second floor has two more bedrooms with architectural nooks and dormers plus office/den open to the dining area below. Full enormous basement with steel I beam and walk out entrance. Hardwood floors throughout. Attached two car garage plus second two car detached garage. Comfortable country location, Princeton address - enjoy nature at its finest.

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

4.82 acresLot Size

$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

7 spacesParking

Listed by Lois Grieves • Corcoran Sawyer Smith - Pennington

•609-737-1500 (broker)

•sawyer@corcoranss.com (broker)

Bought with Helen Sherman • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME203098

Redfin Estimate

$1,256,540

$722K since sold in July 2019$23K since July

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated July 2026

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Seller's market

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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Sale history for 944 Cherry Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJME203098

Jul 10, 2019

Sold

$535,000

$152/sq ft

May 30, 2019

Pending

—

May 23, 2019

Contingent

—

Apr 8, 2019

Price Changed

$625,000

$178/sq ft

Mar 10, 2019

Relisted

—

Feb 19, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Dec 28, 2018

Listed

$695,000

$198/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000324620

Dec 5, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Nov 21, 2018

Price Changed

$725,000

$206/sq ft

Oct 5, 2018

Price Changed

$750,000

$213/sq ft

Jun 28, 2018

Price Changed

$775,000

$221/sq ft

Jun 4, 2018

Relisted

—

Apr 16, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Mar 29, 2018

Listed

$975,000

$278/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1985

Sold

$270,000

$77/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,290 (+2.8%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2024

$21,685 (+3.3%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2023

$20,992 (+2.1%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2022

$20,559 (−13.9%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2021

$23,885 (+2.5%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2020

$23,307 (−5.8%)

$354,500 + $426,300

$780,800

2019

$24,732 (−15.9%)

$354,500 + $426,300

$780,800

2018

$29,423 (+2.8%)

$354,500 + $494,800

$849,300

2017

$28,620 (+5.8%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2016

$27,055 (+4.2%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2014

$25,974 (+0.3%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2013

$25,902 (+3.8%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2012

$24,965 (+6.9%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2011

$23,359 (+5.1%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2010

$22,217 (+4.8%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2009

$21,197

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

Tax history for 944 Cherry Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,290 (+2.8%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2024

$21,685 (+3.3%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2023

$20,992 (+2.1%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2022

$20,559 (−13.9%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2021

$23,885 (+2.5%)

$354,500 + $332,400

$686,900

2020

$23,307 (−5.8%)

$354,500 + $426,300

$780,800

2019

$24,732 (−15.9%)

$354,500 + $426,300

$780,800

2018

$29,423 (+2.8%)

$354,500 + $494,800

$849,300

2017

$28,620 (+5.8%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2016

$27,055 (+4.2%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2014

$25,974 (+0.3%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2013

$25,902 (+3.8%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2012

$24,965 (+6.9%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2011

$23,359 (+5.1%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2010

$22,217 (+4.8%)

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

2009

$21,197

$506,400 + $523,100

$1,029,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

209,959

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,513

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

0600040 0200006 21

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 25, 2023.

VRC

Valley Resource Conservation District

The purpose of these districts is to implement the goals, objectives and principles of the 2002 Master Plan relative to protecting environmentally sensitive areas, recognizing development capacity limitations established by natural resource capabilities, maintaining the rural character and providing for sustainable development. These districts have been designed to comprehensively address the interrelated goals of protecting groundwater quantity and quality, maintaining surface water resources, conserving the scenic rural character, addressing limiting soil conditions and promoting continued agricultural use opportunities, while also providing a range of development opportunities that offer alternatives for the landowner.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Built In, Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Interior

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

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Central Vacuum, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
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, Unfinished, Outside Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 00X00
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,513
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $849,300
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $24,272

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: HOPEWELL
Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE
High School: CENTRAL
School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: NELSON RIDGE
Directions: From Carter Road, East on Cherry Valley to house on right past Nelson Ridge
Municipality: HOPEWELL TWP

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,513
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 0600040 0200006 21
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on May 25, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Hopewell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Timberlane Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

6/10

Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 15 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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Estimated sale price

$1.19M – $1.45M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
940 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,530,338
9 Cotswald Lane, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5568 Sq. Ft.	$3,090,715

Address	Redfin Estimate
948 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 5786 Sq. Ft.	$1,916,055
14 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3742 Sq. Ft.	$1,534,816

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Cotswald Lane, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 5506 Sq. Ft.	$1,985,982
12 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3074 Sq. Ft.	$1,265,381

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