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Off Market Jul 2024 for $824K

$903,160

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2,288

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961 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Enjoy the Peacefulness of Country Living-yet 50 miles to NYC and 5 miles to Princeton-Enter thru Gates with a View of the Pond and Neighboring Farm-This Custom Center Hall Colonial is Situated on 1.882 Beautifully Landscaped Acres- Fenced Yard with Custom Hardscape Walkways, Patio and Balcony from Upper Level Bedroom that overs looks the Pond , Enter into the the Foyer which leads to the Family Room featuring a Wood Burning Fireplace and Custom Shelving-BRAND NEW KITCHEN-White Wood Cabinets-Quartz Counter- Top Stainless Steel Appliances- Over sized Breakfast Island which overlooks the Yard and Pond- Enjoy your Morning Coffee watching the Swans!!! Dining Rooms has French Door to Custom Terrace-Perfect for BBQ's-Living Room offers Formal Entertaining- 2 car Garage was converted to Art Room with Windows and Skylite -Separate Entrance -Perfect Home Office/Exercise /Art Studio Master Bedroom has Walkin Closet and Private Bath- 3 additional Bedrooms and Family Bath One of the Bedrooms has a Patio Door to a Balcony that overlooks this Bucolic setting-Best Home Office! Additional Features of this Home -Whole House Generator-Water Filtration System-Newer Septic-Newer Fence-Hardwood Floors-Full Basement--Newer Roof-Interior Freshly Painted-This Wonderful Retreat is walking Distance to the Delaware Raritan Canal State Park Bring your Kayak/Canoe/Fishing Pole/Mountain Bike! Enjoy being on Vacation Year Round! Yet Just Minutes to Princeton, New Brunswick, NYC trains Welcome Home!!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

2.49 acresLot Size

$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Joanne Hall Redfin

609-216-7035 (broker)

peter.phinney@redfin.com (broker)

Listed by Dawn Petrozzini • RE/MAX Preferred Professional-Hillsborough

•609-951-8600 (broker)

•robertbrechka@remax.net (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2003314

Redfin Estimate

$903,160

$79K since sold in July 2024$8,000 since August

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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

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 961 Canal Rd

Date

Event

Price

GSMLS #3906489

Aug 9, 2024

Sold

$824,000

$360/sq ft

Jul 25, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 7, 2024

Listed

$879,900

$385/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2003314

Jul 31, 2024

Sold

$824,000

$360/sq ft

Jul 4, 2024

Pending

—

May 22, 2024

Listed

$879,900

$385/sq ft

GSMLS #3815110

Jan 27, 2023

Sold

$690,000

$302/sq ft

Nov 28, 2022

Pending

—

Nov 14, 2022

Price Changed

$685,000

$299/sq ft

Oct 28, 2022

Listed

$699,000

$306/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2001850

Jan 27, 2023

Sold

$690,000

$302/sq ft

Nov 21, 2022

Contingent

—

Nov 13, 2022

Price Changed

$685,000

$299/sq ft

Oct 28, 2022

Listed

$699,000

$306/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 2, 1973

Sold

$61,500

$27/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,566 (+14.2%)

$454,600 + $273,000

$727,600

2024

$11,007 (+12.2%)

$454,600 + $273,000

$727,600

2023

$9,812 (+7.4%)

$404,600 + $205,900

$610,500

2022

$9,136 (−3.8%)

$304,600 + $205,900

$510,500

2021

$9,501

$244,600 + $205,900

$450,500

2020

$9,499 (−1.2%)

$224,600 + $205,900

$430,500

2019

$9,617 (−1.0%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2018

$9,714 (−0.4%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2017

$9,751 (−0.9%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2016

$9,835 (+2.2%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2014

$9,621 (+1.3%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2013

$9,495 (+4.9%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2011

$9,056 (+3.2%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2010

$8,778 (+5.2%)

$214,600 + $219,100

$433,700

2009

$8,341

$214,800 + $219,100

$433,900

Tax history for 961 Canal Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,566 (+14.2%)

$454,600 + $273,000

$727,600

2024

$11,007 (+12.2%)

$454,600 + $273,000

$727,600

2023

$9,812 (+7.4%)

$404,600 + $205,900

$610,500

2022

$9,136 (−3.8%)

$304,600 + $205,900

$510,500

2021

$9,501

$244,600 + $205,900

$450,500

2020

$9,499 (−1.2%)

$224,600 + $205,900

$430,500

2019

$9,617 (−1.0%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2018

$9,714 (−0.4%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2017

$9,751 (−0.9%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2016

$9,835 (+2.2%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2014

$9,621 (+1.3%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2013

$9,495 (+4.9%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2011

$9,056 (+3.2%)

$214,600 + $205,900

$420,500

2010

$8,778 (+5.2%)

$214,600 + $219,100

$433,700

2009

$8,341

$214,800 + $219,100

$433,900

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

232 ft.

Lot depth

468 ft.

Lot size

108,578

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

2,288

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Somerset County

APN

0800020 0200046 04

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on May 9, 2025.

Canal Preservation District

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Range Hood
Door Features: French
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Not Furnished
Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Pantry, Skylight(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $205,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: No
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized

Exterior Information
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
Fencing: Partially

Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Backs - Open Common Area, Landscaping, Pond
Lot Size Dimensions: 232.00 x 468.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $244,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,288
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $450,500
Tax Year: 2022

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Fiber Optic, Cable
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Available, Propane
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No

Location

School Information
School District Name: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: Rt 518 to Canal Rd pass BunkerHill Rd-House on Right
Location Type: Pond
Municipality: FRANKLIN TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Black Top

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,288
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Somerset County
APN: 0800020 0200046 04
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on May 9, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Claremont Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi

6/10

Sampson G Smith School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi

4/10

Franklin Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi

3/10

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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

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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Estimated sale price

$859,000 – $1.04M

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Home values near 961 Canal Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
964 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$634,134
943 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,361,390

Address	Redfin Estimate
986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2409 Sq. Ft.	$744,877
19 Dogwood Lane, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1194 Sq. Ft.	$611,045

Address	Redfin Estimate
992 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1659 Sq. Ft.	$732,640
459 Bunker Hill Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$614,088

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