Wow! Don’t miss this elegant Brick Front custom colonial with ample lighting and a well thought out layout on 1.1 acre in prestigious West Windsor. Approaching fourth thousand square feet of finished space above grade, this home offers four bedrooms, three full modern baths, and a recently remodeled kitchen. For added space, enjoy a well lit, heated, and cooled four season sun room plus an upper level great room just off the primary bedroom! This home offers many new and updated features, including a large open foyer with hardwood floors, sky lights in multiple locations, plus a formal living room and dining room, both with hardwood floors and palladium windows. The large gourmet kitchen is updated and offers a full suite of Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances, an oversized center island, ceramic floors, and a subway tile backsplash. Additionally, the kitchen has a breakfast room, ample cabinets and countertops to use as media center or for homework, and sliding doors to the deck. Off the Kitchen is a cozy family room featuring a recently upgraded gas fireplace, and sliding doors to the four season room with tiled floors and an expansive view of the beautiful yard and sunset views. Preserved farmland behind the home ensures a tranquil setting. Enjoy ease of access to the large deck from kitchen, family room or laundry room for outdoor fun & enjoyment. The house is situated on a large open lot in a tranquil setting with mature landscaping and privacy. On the second level, skylights provide for natural lighting to start your day. Relax in your primary bedroom with a recently renovated full bath, featuring a luxurious soaking tub, oversized shower, and dual sinks. As is the case with all the bedrooms, the main bedroom has overhead lighting ceiling fans, and also has nicely done trim work throughout. The main bedroom also features an attached great room accessed through six panel French Doors; currently used as a study, this space would also work as an office, gym, or media room. Down the hall, past the updated main bathroom, sits the largest of the additional bedrooms-this one has a nook IDEAL as a study or play space when not in school, or simply as a walk-in closet. Both additional bedrooms are oversized and feature ample storage, great lighting, and ceiling fans, with one additionally featuring built in shelfing and desk space. The full basement is partially finished and has storage areas at either end. Add to all of this the three car over sized side entry garage, and you have a winner! The hardware throughout this home has all been replaced and matches. The location is a commuters dream -one mile or less to the Princeton Junction trains, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, yards from the West Windsor Public Library, and just minutes from downtown Princeton.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$369Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Norton• Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
•609-987-8889 (broker)
•irene@kwempower.com (broker)
Bought with Neil Dalal• Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty
Elegant Brick front custom colonial with class and care on 1.1 acre. This almost 4000 sq ft. home has Four bedrooms, Three full bath, Sun room plus upper level great room. lots of new and updated features. Gracious large open foyer with hardwood floors, sky light. Formal living room with hardwood floors palladium windows, Formal dining room offer hardwood floor - palladium window. Large Gourmet kitchen offers updated all Jenn Air stainless steel appliances, Center Island, ceramic floors, subway tiles backsplash, Breakfast room, ample cabinets and counters to use as media center, sliding doors to deck. Cozy Family room offers brick gas fireplace sliding doors four seasons room with tiled floors and view of beautiful yard offers extended living space for the family relax. Step out Large deck from kitchen or family room and Laundry room for outdoor fun & enjoyment. Large open yard with tranquil setting with mature landscapes. Laundry room with wash tub and front load washer dryer. Upper level hallway with skylight bring natural lights . Master bedroom with totally updated full bath, Crown moldings ceiling fan , next walk into Great room with french door as a bonus to relax (can be used as an office, library, Gym, media room), Princess room has special nook to study with french door. Tow Other Two bedrooms are good size & has ample closet space. Full basement ready to be finished if needed . Freshly painted Three car over size side entry garage. Location is a commuters dream -Walk to train station, Library and award winning school. Minutes from Princeton Lifestyle to choose. This home offers Condition , Comfort and great value !!!!!!!!!!
BRIGHT MLS #NJME180744
Aug 28, 2000
Sold
$493,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 25, 2000
Listing Removed
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May 30, 2000
Listed
$493,000
$137/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME188764
Dec 1, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jun 1, 1998
Listed
$470,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1988
Sold
$481,935
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,137 (+3.2%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2024
$21,458 (+4.4%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2023
$20,562 (+2.0%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2022
$20,163 (+0.8%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2021
$19,995 (+1.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2020
$19,631 (+1.2%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2019
$19,407 (+0.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2018
$19,225 (+2.1%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2017
$18,826 (+2.2%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2016
$18,419 (+3.6%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2014
$17,782 (+2.1%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2013
$17,411 (+1.1%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2012
$17,229 (+2.5%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2011
$16,809 (+4.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2010
$16,025 (−3.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2009
$16,668
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
Tax history for 279 N Post Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,137 (+3.2%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2024
$21,458 (+4.4%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2023
$20,562 (+2.0%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2022
$20,163 (+0.8%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2021
$19,995 (+1.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2020
$19,631 (+1.2%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2019
$19,407 (+0.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2018
$19,225 (+2.1%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2017
$18,826 (+2.2%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2016
$18,419 (+3.6%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2014
$17,782 (+2.1%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2013
$17,411 (+1.1%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2012
$17,229 (+2.5%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2011
$16,809 (+4.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2010
$16,025 (−3.9%)
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
2009
$16,668
$209,200 + $490,900
$700,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,604
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1300015 00002 02
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 13
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $490,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Mixed
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed, Patio(s), Screened
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Flood Lights, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Fencing: Partially, Split Rail
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $209,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,604
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $700,100
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $19,631
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Broadband
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Multi Units
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Rt 571 to Clarksville Road to left on North post road
Entry Floor Number: 1
Municipality: WEST WINDSOR TWP
Transportation: Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,604
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1300015 00002 02
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Thomas R Grover Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
West Windsor-Plains High School South
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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West Windsor, NJ • 08550
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.26M – $1.53M
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