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Property Description
Set behind a PRIVATE GATED ENTRY and positioned FAR BACK FROM THE ROAD, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath Colonial house offers exceptional privacy on 2.4 ACRES OF BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS, framed by MATURE TREES that create a natural buffer from the street. With a FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT, IN-GROUND POOL, and a SEPARATE INCOME-PRODUCING APARTMENT BUILDING generating approx. $4,000/month, this property delivers a rare combination of SPACE, PRIVACY, and INVESTMENT POTENTIAL in a premier Princeton-area location. A standout feature of the property is the SEPARATE APARTMENT BUILDING, thoughtfully configured with both a 2-BEDROOM and 1-BEDROOM UNIT. Ideal for MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, IN-LAW ACCOMMODATIONS, or guest use, it also offers a strong opportunity for CONSISTENT RENTAL INCOME of approximately $4,000/month. Whether used for extended family, private guest quarters, or as an income-generating asset, this additional residence significantly enhances the property's flexibility and long-term value. The main level features a dedicated HOME OFFICE, cozy living room and a welcoming FAMILY ROOM WITH A COZY FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CLASSIC MOLDINGS, and NEUTRAL TONES At the heart of the home is a CUSTOM AMISH-CRAFTED KITCHEN with newer appliances, designed for both functionality and style, and complemented by a PRIVATE DECK ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Upstairs, the SPACIOUS PRIMARY SUITE serves as a true retreat, complete with an EXTENDED SITTING AREA that can be converted to a nursery and an UPGRADED BATHROOM. Additional bedrooms provide ample space for family and guests. The FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT expands the home's versatility with a recreation area, storage, FULL BATHROOM, and direct access to a slate patio and landscaped grounds. The home is surrounded by a SPECTACULAR NATURAL SETTING, where towering specimen trees, flowering plantings, and sweeping lawns provide year-round beauty and seclusion. Located within the AWARD-WINNING PRINCETON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, this is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a PRIVATE ESTATE-STYLE PROPERTY with INCOME POTENTIAL, NATURAL BEAUTY, and CONVENIENT ACCESS to downtown Princeton.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 890 Lawrenceville Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,499,000
- Taxes: $23,621 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2073774
- Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Upper Floor
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Play Equipment
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Oversized, Other
Location
- Area: Princeton (21114)
- Municipality: PRINCETON
- County: MERCER
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: Rt. 206
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
School Information
- School District: Princeton Regional Schools
- Elementary School: Johnson Park
- Middle School: J Witherspoon
- High School: Princeton
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, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,490
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,490 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,490 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1953
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: 2nd House
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.4
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 104,675
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $429.51
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $864,300
- Tax Amount: $23,621
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3490
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 9
Listed and Sold by RE/MAX Select - Princeton, Anna Shulkina
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Schools
Schools serving 890 Lawrenceville Rd
School District:Princeton Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Johnson Park School 285 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 | PK-5 | 1.6 mi |
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 6-8 | 3.1 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 890 Lawrenceville Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/09/2026
Sold
$1,499,000
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MLS
4/08/2026
Listed
$1,499,000
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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.
890 Lawrenceville Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 (MLS# NJME2073774) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,499,000 on June 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 890 Lawrenceville 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.

