This beautifully maintained colonial/split-level home in the coveted Littlebrook neighborhood offers an exceptional combination of space, versatility, and location everything today's discerning renter is looking for. The thoughtfully designed layout provides generous living and entertaining areas across multiple levels, making it equally suited for lively gatherings and quiet everyday living. Four well-appointed bedrooms and three full bathrooms offer abundant comfort, while the lower level presents a flexible bonus space perfect as a private home office, guest suite, or recreation room. Step outside to a sprawling, park-like lot that feels like your own private retreat, while remaining just minutes from the vibrant heart of downtown Princeton, with its acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and cultural landmarks. A two-car garage rounds out this outstanding offering.
House for rent
$5,250/mo
Fees may apply
178 Herrontown Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
4beds
2,296sqft
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Singlefamily
Available Wed Jul 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air, electric
6 Attached garage spaces parking
Natural gas, forced air
What's special
Two-car garageFour well-appointed bedrooms
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Features
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,296 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Covered
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contact manager
- Pool features: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 1403202000000008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Princeton
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,250+5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listing removed | $5,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $5,000-3.8%$2/sqft |
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| 8/31/2025 | Price change | $5,200-4.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $5,450-2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,600+124%$2/sqft |
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| 4/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500-52.8%$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,300$2/sqft |
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| 7/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/10/2023 | Price change | $5,300-7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,700+48.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/13/2020 | Listing removed | $3,850$2/sqft |
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| 7/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,850$2/sqft |
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| 6/26/2019 | Listing removed | $3,850$2/sqft |
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| 6/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,850+6.9%$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/2015 | Sold | $43,200-93.4%$19/sqft |
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| 8/9/2015 | Listing removed | $3,600$2/sqft |
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| 8/6/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,600$2/sqft |
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| 8/20/2014 | Sold | $650,000$283/sqft |
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| 7/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $650,000+9.4%$283/sqft |
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| 10/21/2011 | Sold | $594,370-4.9%$259/sqft |
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| 9/20/2011 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$272/sqft |
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| 8/2/2011 | Price change | $650,000-1.5%$283/sqft |
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| 7/7/2011 | Listed for sale | $660,000+3.1%$287/sqft |
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| 3/19/2010 | Sold | $640,000+17.4%$279/sqft |
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| 2/19/2004 | Sold | $545,000$237/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Littlebrook SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
- New Jersey
- Mercer County
- Princeton
- 08540
- 178 Herrontown Rd
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