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  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,008 Sq. Ft.
  • Pets Allowed (Yes)
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Looking to rent in Princeton and want space, convenience, and charm all in one? Then this updated semi-detached home checks every box! Located in the town's historic district, it offers unbeatable access to Princeton University, Community Park Pool, and a lively downtown scene filled with shops, cafés, and restaurants. Inside, the home features three roommate-friendly bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The open concept living and dining areas flow into a modern kitchen. A full basement for added storage, with laundry, rounds out the interior. Outside, you'll find a brick patio and a rare Princeton perk: off-street parking for two cars in a premium driveway. Available for rent now, this home offers the best of Princeton living in a location that puts everything within easy reach!

Full Property Details for 12 Birch Ave

General

  • Rent: $3,300
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSTriStates
  • MLS ID: NJME2069064
  • Added to Site: 75 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Max. Lease (Mths): 24
  • Min. Lease (Mths): 12

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Basement

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Stone Driveway
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Off Site

Location

  • Area: Princeton (21114)
  • Municipality: PRINCETON
  • County: MERCER
  • Development Name: None Available
  • Subdivision: None Available
  • Cross Streets: Witherspoon and Bayard
  • Driving Directions: Nassau to Witherspoon to Birch or 206 North to Bayard Lane to Birch
  • Historic District: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Princeton Regional Schools

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Case by Case Basis

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Side-by-Side
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation: Block
  • Stories Description: Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,008
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,008 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,008 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Estimated
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Zoning: B1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $3.27
  • Security Deposit: $4,950
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1008

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Other

Listed by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Yalian Fan
Sold by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Wenya Fan

Listing agent

— 12 Birch Ave —

  • Yalian Fan

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Schools serving 12 Birch Ave

School District:Princeton Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Community Park Elementary School
372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
PK-50.1 mi
J Witherspoon Middle School
217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540
6-80.5 mi
Princeton High School
151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
9-120.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price History for 12 Birch Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/15/2025
Sold
$3,300
—
MLS
11/03/2025
Listed
$3,300
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Yalian Fan
Sold by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Wenya Fan

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12 Birch Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542 (MLS# NJME2069064) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,300 on December 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 12 Birch Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.