Prepare to be impressed the minute you enter this Ettl Farm home full of no-corners-cut improvements, all completed within the last five years. The staircase is simply stunning and refinished hardwood floors perfectly complement a palette of contemporary colors in the classically trimmed formal rooms, but there is so much more to come! French doors and a window bay make the home office as quiet as it is sunny. Skylights also brighten up the two-story family room with a fireplace at one end and a quartz-topped wet bar at the other. Thick quartz also tops the island in the totally refreshed kitchen for a unified look throughout the open layout. Double Electrolux ovens join a discreet black stainless steel dishwasher set within shaker-style cabinetry and a wide triple window looks out across the brand new deck to green common space beyond. While hosting guests outside is delightful, the newly finished basement is designed for good times with a whole crowd of friends. Everyone will want to pull a seat up to the zinc-wrapped bar, which just gets better with age. Ice-maker, wine fridge - it’s all here, surrounded by cool metallic accents. Also with a gym and playroom served by a full bath, as well as a walk-in cedar closet, you’re sure to enjoy the lower level on a daily basis. Upstairs, streamlined custom shutters and modern paint colors continue in the main suite with soaring ceilings throughout the bedroom, sitting room and skylit bathroom. Two additional all-white full baths are shared by four more bedrooms. Updates to the HVAC systems, refurbished hardscaping and EV charging capabilities in the 3-bay garage are further improvements on a very lengthy list.
Sold for $1,937,000
$1,937,000
173 Christopher Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
3,912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.55 Acres Lot
$1,937,500 Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$7,786 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,937,500
$1.05M - $3.60M
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Modern paint colorsWindow bayBrand new deckGreen common space beyondFrench doorsRefinished hardwood floorsPalette of contemporary colors
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Listed by:
Kathryn Baxter 516-521-7771,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton,
Listing Team: Baxter Adams Real Estate Group, Co-Listing Agent: Beth Kearns 609-847-5173,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Bought with:
Kathryn Baxter, 446951
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2074324
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 15
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 11
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 5
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 6
Game room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 24
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 13
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 986 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 X 34
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 17
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 9
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Palladian, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,912
- Total interior livable area: 3,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,912
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140610300008
- Zoning: R1AH
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ettl Farm
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,500 annually
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $495/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,097,600
- Annual tax amount: $29,997
- Date on market: 4/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances, Washer & Dryer, Bar Fridge In Basement, Window Treatments And Light Fixtures
- Exclusions: Living Room Window Treatments, Refrigerator In Basement Storage Area, Fireplace & Chimney "as Is"- Seller Knows Of No Issues.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Sold | $1,937,000-0.7%$495/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2074324 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Pending sale | $1,950,000$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2074324 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,950,000$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2074324 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000-1.3%$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2074324 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,975,000$505/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2058700 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,975,000+56.7%$505/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2058700 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Sold | $1,260,000-1.2%$322/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2020 | Pending sale | $1,275,000$326/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME296164 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000-0.8%$326/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME296164 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2020 | Listing removed | $1,285,500$329/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE #NJME285698 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2020 | Price change | $1,285,500-0.2%$329/sqft |
Source: Gloria Nilson & Co RE - PR #NJME285698 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,288,500+0.5%$329/sqft |
Source: Gloria Nilson & Co RE - PR #NJME285698 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2019 | Listing removed | $1,282,000$328/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #1008340066 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2019 | Price change | $1,282,000-1%$328/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #1008340066 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+105.9%$331/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #1008340066 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/1996 | Sold | $629,053$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,229 | $1,097,600 |
| 2024 | $29,229 +9.5% | $1,097,600 |
| 2023 | $26,694 -1.9% | $1,097,600 +2.9% |
| 2022 | $27,224 +0.8% | $1,066,200 -4.5% |
| 2021 | $27,012 +2% | $1,116,200 |
| 2020 | $26,476 -3% | $1,116,200 |
| 2019 | $27,303 +1.4% | $1,116,200 -4.7% |
| 2018 | $26,928 +1.6% | $1,170,800 |
| 2017 | $26,507 +2.4% | $1,170,800 |
| 2016 | $25,898 +1.2% | $1,170,800 |
| 2015 | $25,582 +2.5% | $1,170,800 |
| 2014 | $24,950 +4.2% | $1,170,800 |
| 2013 | $23,943 +4.1% | $1,170,800 |
| 2012 | $23,006 +1.4% | $1,170,800 |
| 2011 | $22,678 -1.2% | $1,170,800 |
| 2010 | $22,958 +1.7% | $1,170,800 +85% |
| 2009 | $22,566 +2.5% | $632,800 |
| 2008 | $22,021 +4.2% | $632,800 |
| 2007 | $21,136 | $632,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $632,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $632,800 |
| 2004 | $17,655 | $632,800 +0.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $627,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $627,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $627,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08540
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Johnson Park SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson Park
- Middle: Princeton
- High: Princeton H.s.
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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