Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/23/2026
Listed
$795,000
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Property Description
Nestled in a long-established and desirable neighborhood in Hopewell Township with a Princeton mailing address, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick-front Colonial presents an incredible opportunity to create your dream home. Ideally situated between Hopewell Borough and downtown Princeton, the location offers the perfect balance of convenient access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Set on a peaceful street surrounded by mature landscaping and well-maintained homes, this property is ready for its next chapter. The classic Colonial layout includes generously sized living spaces, a kitchen that flows into a large family room, a traditional floor plan, and great natural light throughout. The home's solid structure and timeless design provide the perfect canvas for renovation and customization. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, including an expansive primary suite with an en-suite bath, and bonus room along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. A convenient powder room is located on the main level. This home is ideal for buyers, investors, or renovators looking to bring their vision to life in a sought-after location. With strong upside potential and an unbeatable setting, this is a rare opportunity to invest in one of Mercer County's most desirable areas.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5 Nelson Ridge Rd
General
- Price: $795,000
- Taxes: $19,602 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2076538
- Updated: Today (5/23/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Built In
Location
- Area: Hopewell Twp (21106)
- Municipality: HOPEWELL TWP
- County: MERCER
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: Cherry Valley Rd
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
School Information
- School District: Hopewell Valley Regional Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: 60+ Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,638
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,638 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,638 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1978
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.38
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 60,113
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: R150
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $301.36
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $603,000
- Tax Amount: $19,602
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2638
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal property
- Inclusions: All appliances "as is"
- Lot Number: 00006 17
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Schools
Schools serving 5 Nelson Ridge Rd
School District:Hopewell Valley Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hopewell Elementary School 35 Princeton Avenue, Hopewell, NJ 08525 | PK-5 | 1.9 mi |
Bear Tavern Elementary School 1162 Bear Tavern Road, Hopewell Township, NJ 08560 | K-5 | 7.7 mi |
Timberlane Middle School 51 South Timberlane Drive, Pennington, NJ 08534 | 6-8 | 5.1 mi |
Central High School, Pennington, NJ 259 Pennington - Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ 08534 | 9-12 | 4.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5 Nelson Ridge Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 5 Nelson Ridge Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$18,011
5%
$603,000
6%
2022
$17,075
1%
$570,500
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2021
$16,944
2%
$570,500
3%
2020
$16,534
8%
$553,900
—
2019
$15,256
2%
$553,900
6%
2018
$14,973
3%
$523,900
—
2017
$14,564
6%
$523,900
—
2016
$13,768
2%
$523,900
—
2015
$13,496
-12%
$523,900
—
2019
$15,256
16%
$523,900
—
2013
$13,181
—
$523,900
—
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5 Nelson Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 (MLS# NJME2076538) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5 Nelson Ridge Road is currently listed for $795,000 and was received on May 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 5 Nelson Ridge Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.