Completely Renovated Gem in the Heart of Hopewell Borough! Welcome to 87 Columbia Avenue—where timeless small-town charm meets fresh modern living. This fully renovated home blends thoughtful design with quality upgrades, creating a truly move-in-ready opportunity in one of the most cherished neighborhoods in the area. Inside, you’ll find a bright and welcoming layout with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, plush new carpeting, and fresh paint throughout. The remodeled kitchen shines with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, sleek cabinetry, and a pass-through window to the dining area, creating a light-filled, open-concept flow perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A main level laundry area adds everyday convenience, tucked just off the main living space. Upstairs, two bedrooms and the full bath feature vaulted ceilings, adding architectural interest and a sense of spaciousness rarely found in homes of this size, while the extra bonus room offers flexibility as a home office, playroom, or oversized closet. Both bathrooms have been beautifully updated, while the rest of the home shines with a new roof, new HVAC system, new hot water heater, and a new asphalt driveway—all the major systems already taken care of. Set on a deep lot with public water, sewer, and natural gas, the location couldn’t be more ideal. You’re just a short stroll from Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell Fare Market for fresh baked goods, brunch and groceries, and Hopewell Borough Park—complete with a gazebo, sports fields, and one of the best playgrounds around. With front porches lining the street, sidewalks encouraging neighborly connection, and a true community feel, this is the kind of neighborhood people dream of calling home. Additionally, all staging furniture is included in the sale, making this a rare turnkey opportunity in the heart of it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,002 sq ftLot Size
$563Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Nicole Wolf• BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
•609-924-1600 (broker)
•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Christine Luce• BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
For the first time ever, this Hopewell Borough home is ready for its next chapter. Passed down through three generations of the same family, it has stood as a part of the neighborhood for decades. Now, it’s waiting for someone with vision and a little elbow grease to bring it back to life. With its deep lot, public utilities, and natural gas, the bones are solid, and the potential is undeniable. A home that’s ready for a restorative overhaul, it offers a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to put down roots in one of the area’s most beloved communities. Hopewell Borough is a place where small-town charm still thrives with tree-lined streets leading to cozy cafes, unique shops, and a strong sense of community. The elementary school is just a few blocks away, making this location an even more appealing choice. Inside, the three-bedroom, one-bath layout is simple and functional, with the added convenience of a first-floor laundry. With the right updates, this house could be transformed into a warm and inviting home, blending modern updates with its classic character. Homes like this don’t come along often, especially in a town as sought-after as Hopewell. If you’ve been dreaming of a project with heart and history, this may just be the one! Sold strictly as-is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,019 (+3.8%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2024
$9,657 (+3.9%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2023
$9,294 (+3.5%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2022
$8,983 (+1.8%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2021
$8,820 (+1.4%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2020
$8,696 (+1.5%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2019
$8,567 (+4.5%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2018
$8,197 (+3.2%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2017
$7,944 (+3.4%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2016
$7,685 (−1.4%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2014
$7,798 (+1.5%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2013
$7,680 (+5.2%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2012
$7,303 (+7.3%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2011
$6,808 (+3.2%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2010
$6,596 (+1.9%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2009
$6,474
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
Tax history for 87 Columbia Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,019 (+3.8%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2024
$9,657 (+3.9%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2023
$9,294 (+3.5%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2022
$8,983 (+1.8%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2021
$8,820 (+1.4%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2020
$8,696 (+1.5%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2019
$8,567 (+4.5%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2018
$8,197 (+3.2%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2017
$7,944 (+3.4%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2016
$7,685 (−1.4%)
$207,800 + $73,000
$280,800
2014
$7,798 (+1.5%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2013
$7,680 (+5.2%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2012
$7,303 (+7.3%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2011
$6,808 (+3.2%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2010
$6,596 (+1.9%)
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
2009
$6,474
$246,600 + $65,100
$311,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.