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Sold for $1,070,000
  • $1,070,000

    278 Hamilton Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540

    4beds
    1,868sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1949
    8,999 Square Feet Lot
    $1,261,700 Zestimate®
    $573/sqft
    $5,651 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,261,700

    $1.19M - $1.35M

    $5,651/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Modern kitchenWood-burning ovenDowntown princetonPrinceton universitySun-soaked homeExtra treesPrinceton high school
    This Cape Cod-style home, situated in a prime Princeton, NJ location, offers four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with two bedrooms and one full bathroom conveniently located on each floor. Hardwood floors can be found throughout the home, flowing from modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances to the large living room featuring a wood-burning oven that not only adds warmth during the winter months but also boasts a double wall insulated stainless steel chimney for enhanced efficiency and safety. Designed by the well known designer and MIT professor of architecture, Rafi Segal, an addition was built that transformed the garage into a studio, perfect for extra working space. The half bath is off the deck and can easily access the studio. The sun-soaked home boasts nine skylights: four skylights are in the upstairs bedrooms, one above the stairwell, and five in the new addition. Recent upgrades to the home include the replacement of old wooden windows with new, energy-efficient plastic windows, offering improved insulation, plus a new HVAC unit that ensures optimal comfort and climate control throughout the seasons. In addition, new pvc have been put under the house, replacing the old metal pipe system. This fenced-in property features a meticulously landscaped backyard adorned with a wide range of vibrant flowers, plants, and extra trees, including two peach trees and various types of berry bushes. The addition of three sheds in the garden provides ample storage options for any belongings or equipment that may be needed. Through a comprehensive renovation process, the property's backyard has been expertly regraded and redirected to ensure efficient water flow away from the basement, providing a perpetually dry environment, even during severe storms, without the need for a water pump. Rounding out the exterior of the property is the 2-car driveway. This home is in a perfect location as it is walkable to shopping centers, downtown Princeton, parks, and schools such as Princeton University, Princeton Middle School, and Princeton High School. Don’t miss out on this move-in ready, New Jersey gem!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Yael L Zakut 609-933-0880,

    Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

    Bought with:

    Robin McCarthy Froehlich, 9913882

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2031586MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Dry Wall
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,868
    • Total interior livable area: 1,868 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,868
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 8,999 sqft
    • Dimensions: 60.00 x 150.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 1400032 0500088
    • Zoning: R2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Asphalt, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Brick
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1949

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Princeton
    • Subdivision: None Available
    • Municipality: PRINCETON

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/11/2023Sold$1,070,000+8.6%$573/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2031586 Report a problem
    7/9/2023Pending sale$985,000$527/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2031586 Report a problem
    6/30/2023Contingent$985,000$527/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2031586 Report a problem
    6/23/2023Listed for sale$985,000+332%$527/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2031586 Report a problem
    6/19/1996Sold$228,000$122/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,171 $569,700
    2024$15,171 +14.6%$569,700 +5%
    2023$13,234 $542,600
    2022$13,234 +0.8%$542,600
    2021$13,131 +2%$542,600
    2020$12,870 +12.7%$542,600
    2019$11,422 +1.4%$542,600 +10.8%
    2018$11,265 +11.2%$489,800 +9.4%
    2017$10,134 +2.4%$447,600
    2016$9,901 +1.2%$447,600
    2015$9,780 +2.5%$447,600
    2014$9,538 +1.2%$447,600
    2013$9,422 +3.1%$447,600
    2012$9,136 +2.9%$447,600
    2011$8,882 -11.5%$447,600 +7.2%
    2010$10,037 +3.8%$417,600 +89.6%
    2009$9,668 +5.5%$220,300
    2008$9,160 +6.9%$220,300
    2007$8,566 $220,300
    2006-- $220,300
    2005-- $220,300
    2004$7,077 $220,300
    2003-- $220,300
    2002-- $220,300
    2001-- $220,300

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08540

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Princeton
    • 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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