Beautifully renovated single-family home located in the heart of downtown Princeton, offering modern updates and exceptional convenience—just a short walk to shops, dining, and all the amenities the town has to offer. The first floor features a desirable open-concept layout with a newer, updated kitchen, a powder room, and direct access to the backyard—perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Generous living spaces include a large family room, formal living room, and dining room, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms that share a full bath, along with a primary suite complete with its own updated private bathroom. The recently finished basement adds valuable additional living space and includes a full bathroom—perfect for a recreation room, home office, or guest area. Step outside to a large, fenced-in yard with a generous patio—perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing. A spacious driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles, adding to the home’s everyday convenience. A sheds offers additional storage. Enjoy energy efficient and long-term savings with seller owned solar panels. EV charger is also a big plus. Located within the highly regarded Princeton Regional School District, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, style, and location.
Pending
$1,350,000
246 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542
4beds
3,122sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$432/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 67 days |
- 82 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302,
Queenston Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2075916
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 524
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,122
- Total interior livable area: 3,122 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,598
- Finished area below ground: 524
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60.00 x 125.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400015 0300056
- Zoning: RB
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $602,700
- Annual tax amount: $16,471
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Chimney Sold Strickly As Is, No Known Defects. Size Is Approximately, The Buyer Should Rely On Their Own Due Diligence.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$432/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2075916 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Contingent | $1,350,000$432/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+7.5%$432/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $1,256,000+15.2%$402/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2058934 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Pending sale | $1,090,000$349/sqft |
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| 5/9/2025 | Contingent | $1,090,000$349/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,090,000+59.1%$349/sqft |
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| 8/6/2019 | Sold | $685,000-2%$219/sqft |
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| 4/5/2019 | Listing removed | $699,000$224/sqft |
Source: Connor Real Estate #NJME186988 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2019 | Pending sale | $699,000$224/sqft |
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| 12/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $699,000+32.2%$224/sqft |
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| 9/22/2011 | Sold | $528,888+10477.8%$169/sqft |
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| 6/5/2001 | Sold | $5,000-97.7%$2/sqft |
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| 12/3/1999 | Sold | $220,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,050 | $602,700 |
| 2024 | $16,050 +9.2% | $602,700 |
| 2023 | $14,700 | $602,700 |
| 2022 | $14,700 +0.8% | $602,700 |
| 2021 | $14,585 +22.5% | $602,700 +20.1% |
| 2020 | $11,907 +1.7% | $502,000 |
| 2019 | $11,707 +3% | $502,000 |
| 2018 | $11,367 +1.6% | $502,000 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $11,189 +2.4% | $494,200 |
| 2016 | $10,932 +2.6% | $494,200 |
| 2015 | $10,658 +2.5% | $494,200 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $10,395 +1.2% | $487,800 |
| 2013 | $10,268 | $487,800 +174.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $177,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08542
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Community Park E.s.
- Middle: John Witherspoon M.s.
- 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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