224 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 - Photo 1

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$525,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,204 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

**********Highest and Best Deadline Monday 9/8/25 at 12PM***********Opportunity is calling you to 224 John Street, right in the heart of downtown Princeton. This home is just waiting for you to bring your vision and restore it to its former glory. A location adorned with centuries of rich Princeton history, with all the schools, shops and restaurants that Princeton has to offer just a stone's throw away. As an added bonus, the Mary Moss Playground is just across the street! Spend your lazy Sunday afternoons on the front porch chatting with neighbors, or strolling up to Palmer Sq. for a high quality meal. Don't let the opportunity of a lifetime pass you by! Come and see 224 John Street today! Property requires major renovation and is being sold strictly AS-IS WHERE-IS, buyer responsible for all township inspections, certifications and associated expenses.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 224 John St

General

Sold For: $525,000
Taxes: $9,608 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSTriStates
MLS ID: NJME2064652
Added to Site: 178 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Parking

Parking Features: Shared Driveway
Parking Type: On Street, Other

Location

Area: Princeton (21114)
Municipality: PRINCETON
County: MERCER
Development Name: Abbott Commons
Subdivision: Abbott Commons
Driving Directions: Take From Paul Robson Pl turn on to John Street - Located directly across the street from the Mary Moss Playground.

School Information

School District: Princeton Regional Schools

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: 60+ Gallon Tank

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Wood Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,204
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,204 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,204 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,485
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Zoning: R4

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $436.05
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $360,800
Tax Amount: $9,608
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 9

Listed and Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton, Victoria Covert

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Schools

Schools serving 224 John St

School District:Princeton Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Johnson Park School 285 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	PK-5	1.2 mi
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540	6-8	0.7 mi
Princeton High School 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540	9-12	0.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 224 John St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/18/2025

Sold

$525,000

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MLS

8/27/2025

Listed

$525,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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