The University Heights Canvas You’ve Been Waiting For! Discover the perfect canvas for your vision in this spacious four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering nearly 2,600 square feet of living space with an additional 800 sqft in the basement, on a generous lot in an ideal location. Featuring a brand-new roof and exceptional curb appeal, the home welcomes you with an expanded covered front porch and a paver walkway. Inside, custom oak hardwood floors flow through a thoughtful layout designed for both relaxing and entertaining. The sunlit living room boasts custom built-in shelving ideal for a private library, while the heart of the home centers around a large eat-in kitchen with a full appliance package that opens directly to a cozy family room with a certified, custom brick fireplace. The upper level features four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, providing comfortable personal spaces for family and guests alike—highlighted by a primary suite complete with a newly updated deck overlooking the private backyard. Downstairs, the finished basement dramatically expands your living options with a full bath, rich knotty pine walls, custom built-in storage and benches, and a custom wet bar as its centerpiece. Additional practical features include a freshly painted two-car attached garage complete with a large cedar closet for seasonal storage. Step outside into your private backyard sanctuary, fully fenced and thoughtfully designed for poolside living. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets from your primary suite deck, or head downstairs where a paver walkway leads to two expansive paver patios and an in-ground pool ready for summer fun. Beyond the property itself, the location offers an unbeatable lifestyle. Situated in University Heights with a neighborhood elementary school, you are just moments from Mercer County Park's endless trails, lake, and athletic facilities. Commuters will appreciate effortless access to I-95, I-295, and the Hamilton Train Station for easy travel to NYC and Philadelphia, while top local spots like the RWJ Fitness Center, premier shopping, Mercer County Community College, and Grounds For Sculpture are all right at your doorstep. Bring your contractor and your ideas to transform this solid foundation into your ultimate dream home.
University Heights/H.D. Morrison Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Richard C Crockett Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Hamilton North-Nottingham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
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About University
Heights
University Heights, located between Hamilton Avenue and the Grounds For Sculpture campus, is a residential and campus-adjacent Hamilton Square neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a park-forward setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hamilton Avenue corridor near the Grounds For Sculpture entrance, where gallery-goers, café tables, and weekend foot traffic set the pace. Grounds For Sculpture serves as a cultural anchor, pairing outdoor installations with the Rat’s Restaurant dining room. Nearby, the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts adds rotating exhibitions and event programming. Housing reads as mid-century and late-20th-century suburban, with sidewalks that connect to Mercer County Park’s trails and water views.
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Market insights
22 Terrapin Ln · $625,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$625,000
Median sale price in this area is $558,169. (11% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Hardwood flooring
Fully finished basement
Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Den
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom on the main level
One full bathroom in the lower level
Kitchen
Kitchen (appliances not specified)
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the main floor
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
In-ground personal pool
Lot dimensions approximately 105 x 142
Home design
Detached structure
Asphalt roof
Frame construction
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with 2 parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric cooling, natural gas heating and hot water
Electricity and solar
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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 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Trenton, NJ • 08619
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 2% for direct sun exposure in Trenton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
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JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 22 Terrapin Ln
$639,612
$15K over list price of $625K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $575K to $750K.