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  • $2,550,900

    279 Russell Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

    5beds
    7baths
    5,220sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 2017
    0.69 Acres Lot
    $2,550,900 Zestimate®
    $489/sqft
    $12,631 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,550,900

    $2.40M - $2.73M

    $12,631/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Please note: This New Construction Home is UNFINISHED, BUYER NEEDS TO COMPLETE. As-is sale. Located in the prestigious Edgerstoune Neighborhood just doors down from The Hun School on a level lot. Sprawling roomy floor plan with much of the construction completed already. Plan includes finished basement with theater room, bar area and full bathroom. Interior is currently rough-framed. Grand home is being sold As-Is, to be finished by Buyer. Perfect opportunity for Buyer to customize the finishings and have their own personalized Dream Home come to life. Set in an upscale area with many other neighboring new construction homes. Spec Sheet Info: Exterior: Timberline 40 yr Shingles / Hardi Plank cement siding with PVC trim boards / 6 inch Metal Gutters / Anderson 400 Windows / EP Henry Hardscaping raised patio and front steps with Limestone / Custom Planting and Retaining Wall using Princeton Slate / Asphalt Driveway / All drainage completed per drainage plan approved by the town / New Topsoil, Ready for sod / Insulation: Fiberglass / Garage Doors/ Interior: Ready for drywall with all inspections passed / 10 foot First Floor ceiling height / 9 foot second floor Ceiling Height / 9 foot Basement Ceiling Height / Kitchen Designs Completed / Bathrooms are Roughed-in for Grohe finishes / Oak Staircase / (2) Gas Fireplaces / 4 inch Recessed Lights throughout (98) / Framed Finished Basement ready for drywall / Basement Framed with Workout Room, Theatre Room with Raised Seating, Family Room, Bathroom, and Extra Storage / New HVAC (3) units (2019) / Fiberglass Batt Insulation / Anderson Doors. Finish Construction Estimated between $250,000 - $350,000 depending on finishes. 2020-06-11

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 7
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Y
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,220 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.69 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1408203000000009
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional, Colonial
    Condition
    • Year built: 2017

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Princeton
    • Municipality: PRINCETON

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • NewConstructionYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • AttachedGarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StructureType: Detached
    • ConstructionMaterials: Frame
    • StoriesTotal: 2
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional, Colonial
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front
    • CoveredSpaces: 2
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • AccessibilityFeatures: 2+ Access Exits
    • Basement: Y
    • MlsStatus: Active
    • Municipality: PRINCETON

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/2/2023Sold$2,275,000-4.2%$436/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2026084 Report a problem
    4/5/2023Contingent$2,375,000$455/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2026084 Report a problem
    3/22/2023Price change$2,375,000-5%$455/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2026084 Report a problem
    1/24/2023Listed for sale$2,500,000+47.1%$479/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJME2026084 Report a problem
    10/25/2020Listing removed$1,700,000$326/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE #NJME287338 Report a problem
    5/23/2020Price change$1,700,000-5.5%$326/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE #NJME287338 Report a problem
    3/9/2020Price change$1,799,000-24.3%$345/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE #NJME287338 Report a problem
    11/14/2019Listed for sale$2,375,000+138.7%$455/sqft
    Source: Gloria Nilson & Co RE - PR #NJME287338 Report a problem
    1/29/2019Sold$995,000+17.1%$191/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/2/2015Sold$850,000$163/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$48,349 $1,815,600
    2024$48,349 +163.1%$1,815,600 +141%
    2023$18,378 $753,500
    2022$18,378 +0.8%$753,500
    2021$18,235 +52.7%$753,500
    2020$11,943 +1.7%$753,500 +49.7%
    2019$11,742 +1.4%$503,500
    2018$11,581 +1.6%$503,500
    2017$11,399 -27.6%$503,500
    2016$15,741 +1.3%$503,500 -30.3%
    2015$15,545 +2.6%$722,900
    2014$15,155 +4.3%$722,900
    2013$14,533 +4.1%$722,900
    2012$13,955 +1.5%$722,900
    2011$13,753 +3.3%$722,900
    2010$13,319 +1.8%$722,900 +93.3%
    2009$13,087 +2.5%$374,000
    2008$12,765 +4.3%$374,000
    2007$12,242 $374,000
    2006-- $374,000
    2005-- $374,000
    2004$10,185 $374,000
    2003-- $374,000
    2002-- $374,000
    2001-- $374,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08540

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
    • High: PRINCETON H.S.
    • District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

    Source: The 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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