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Property Description
This beautifully cared-for five-bedroom residence is tucked away on a sought-after, family-friendly cul-de-sac. The spacious open layout seamlessly connects the living and dining areas, both overlooking the private, fenced backyard. Rich hardwood flooring enhances the living and dining rooms as well as the entire second level, where you'll find a generous primary suite complete with a private bath and dressing area. The lower-level family room, featuring ceramic tile flooring and radiant heat, serves as the heart of the home, offering easy access to the garage, laundry area, and a fifth bedroom with a full bath. Ideal for guests, a home office, or extended family, this versatile suite also offers the convenience of a separate exterior entrance through the covered brick porch. Set on an impressive deep lot, the backyard includes a second patio accessed through sliding glass doors off the dining room, creating a wonderful space for outdoor entertaining. Abundant closet storage adds to the home's appeal. Perfectly situated within walking distance to three public schools, shopping, downtown Princeton, Princeton University, and public transportation, this home offers both comfort and convenience in an exceptional location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 89 Dempsey Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,260,000
- Taxes: $16,974 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2077098
- Added to Site: 106 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
- Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Lower Floor
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Built In, Inside Access
Location
- Area: Princeton (21114)
- Municipality: PRINCETON
- County: MERCER
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: Terhune
- Driving Directions: Terhune to Dempsey
School Information
- School District: Princeton Regional Schools
- Middle School: Prin. Midd
- High School: Princeton H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Baseboard - Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,199
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,199 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,199 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,424
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Features: Cul-de-sac
- Zoning: R6
- Lot Description: Cul-de-sac
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $499.77
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $621,100
- Tax Amount: $16,974
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2199
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All appliances, light fixtures and window treatments
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by Weichert Realtors - Princeton, Beatrice Bloom
Sold by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Victoria Holly
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Schools
Schools serving 89 Dempsey Ave
School District:Princeton Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Community Park Elementary School 372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 6-8 | 0.5 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 89 Dempsey Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2026
Sold
$1,260,000
14.65%
MLS
5/14/2026
Listed
$1,099,000
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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.
89 Dempsey Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 (MLS# NJME2077098) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,260,000 on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 89 Dempsey Avenue? 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.

