FULLY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! | PRINCETON SCHOOLS Welcome to this beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, thoughtfully updated in 2022 with modern finishes, stylish upgrades, and everyday comfort in mind. Featuring an oversized attached 1-car garage, this move-in-ready home offers exceptional space and value in a highly desirable location within the Princeton school district. The inviting interior showcases a Brand-New kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, elegant dark hardware, sparkling quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. All 2.5 bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with contemporary finishes and newer light fixtures. The spacious laundry room adds convenience with a utility sink and new Samsung washer and dryer. Additional updates include new roof (2022), new siding, new windows (Lifetime warranty) and doors, and new shades/blinds throughout. The home has been freshly painted, while the hardwood floors have been beautifully refinished. Recessed lighting adds a warm, modern touch throughout the living spaces. Relax by the wood-burning fireplace in the family room, creating a cozy setting for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The heating system was converted to natural gas in 2023, adding efficiency and convenience. Step outside to enjoy the private backyard and inviting stone patio, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply unwinding.
For sale
$899,000
228 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
2,415sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Contemporary finishesBrand-new kitchenUtility sinkStylish backsplashPrivate backyardRecessed lightingNew siding
- 21 days
- 1,833
- 155
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christy Jiang 609-647-6833,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2084250
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,415
- Total interior livable area: 2,415 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,415
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Oversized, Garage Faces Front, Crushed Stone, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 140540200012
- Zoning: R6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not On List
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $372/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $462,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,626
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+91.3%$372/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2084250 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2022 | Price change | $4,700-6%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2022 | Listed for rent | $5,000$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2006 | Sold | $470,000+147.4%$195/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/1998 | Sold | $190,000-18.3%$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/1994 | Sold | $232,500$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,626 +2.6% | $462,000 |
| 2025 | $12,303 | $462,000 |
| 2024 | $12,303 +9.2% | $462,000 |
| 2023 | $11,268 | $462,000 |
| 2022 | $11,268 +0.8% | $462,000 |
| 2021 | $11,180 +2% | $462,000 |
| 2020 | $10,959 +1.7% | $462,000 |
| 2019 | $10,774 +1.4% | $462,000 |
| 2018 | $10,626 +1.6% | $462,000 |
| 2017 | $10,460 +2.4% | $462,000 |
| 2016 | $10,219 +1.2% | $462,000 |
| 2015 | $10,095 +2.5% | $462,000 |
| 2014 | $9,845 +2.8% | $462,000 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $9,575 +4.1% | $468,200 |
| 2012 | $9,200 +1.4% | $468,200 |
| 2011 | $9,069 +31.6% | $468,200 |
| 2010 | $6,890 +1.7% | $468,200 +146.6% |
| 2009 | $6,772 +2.5% | $189,900 |
| 2008 | $6,609 +4.2% | $189,900 |
| 2007 | $6,343 | $189,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $189,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $189,900 |
| 2004 | $5,298 | $189,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $189,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $189,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $189,900 |
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Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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