Who says practical can't be fabulous? Certainly not this rare detached home in Princeton's Governors Lane, where a first-floor primary suite, wonderfully generous rooms, and a designer's eye for detail come together in a house that is filled with polish. From the textured wallcoverings to the artful mix of furnishings and finishes, a local designer has helped create interiors that feel collected rather than decorated. And while the floor plan makes an excellent alternative to a 55+ community, there's nothing remotely scaled-down about the way this home lives. The dining room is ready for a crowd, whether it's Thanksgiving dinner or an evening that stretches well past dessert. Across the hall, the living room's gas fireplace sets a lovely mood, while a den with built-ins and a window seat makes a convincing case for staying home with a good book. The first-floor primary suite is a pleasure in its own right, with two custom closets and a spa-style bathroom. Then there's the kitchen, big, bright, and opening onto one of Governors Lane's most appealing features: a courtyard garden that feels like a little world of its own. Even the practical details have been considered, from the two-car garage access to the powder room and a laundry chute in the main suite. The surprises continue downstairs, where a finished basement includes a projection home theater with built-in speakers. There's also a half bathroom, a laundry room and plenty of storage. Upstairs, a music room was carved from the loft, with enough space for a baby grand piano. Three more bedrooms and two full bathrooms round out this level, including a bedroom that's been transformed into a well- equipped home office with built-ins. Governors Lane has always had a certain appeal, but this one brings something extra to the conversation!
For sale
$1,700,000
37 Governors Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
4beds
3,819sqft
Condominium
Built in 1996
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$445/sqft
$1,150/mo HOA
What's special
Finished basementTwo-car garage accessPowder roomCourtyard gardenWonderfully generous roomsPlenty of storageLaundry room
- 12 days
- 891
- 34
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Martha Giancola 609-658-1969,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2084788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 20
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 25
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1972 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34 X 58
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 551 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 29
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 19
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Double Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Molding, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,819
- Total interior livable area: 3,819 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,077
- Finished area below ground: 742
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140560100014 37
- Zoning: OR2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Condo and coop fee: $1,150 monthly
- Subdivision: Governors Lane
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Common Grounds, Jogging Path
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA name: Governors Lane Condo Association
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $445/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $887,600
- Annual tax amount: $24,258
- Date on market: 10/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+70.2%$445/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2084788 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2013 | Listing removed | $999,000$262/sqft |
Source: Gloria Nilson and Co. Real Estate #6261660 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $999,000+3.5%$262/sqft |
Source: Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate #6261660 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2011 | Listing removed | $965,000+5.6%$253/sqft |
Source: NCI #5704844 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2011 | Sold | $914,000-5.3%$239/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2010 | Listed for sale | $965,000+38.8%$253/sqft |
Source: N.T. Callaway #5704844 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2000 | Sold | $695,000+28.7%$182/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/1998 | Sold | $540,168$141/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,258 +2.6% | $887,600 |
| 2025 | $23,637 | $887,600 |
| 2024 | $23,637 +9.2% | $887,600 |
| 2023 | $21,649 | $887,600 |
| 2022 | $21,649 +0.8% | $887,600 |
| 2021 | $21,480 +2% | $887,600 |
| 2020 | $21,054 +1.7% | $887,600 |
| 2019 | $20,699 +1.4% | $887,600 |
| 2018 | $20,415 +1.6% | $887,600 |
| 2017 | $20,095 +2.4% | $887,600 |
| 2016 | $19,634 +1.2% | $887,600 |
| 2015 | $19,394 +2.5% | $887,600 |
| 2014 | $18,915 +4.2% | $887,600 |
| 2013 | $18,151 +4.1% | $887,600 |
| 2012 | $17,441 +1.4% | $887,600 |
| 2011 | $17,193 -10.7% | $887,600 |
| 2010 | $19,247 +1.7% | $887,600 +67.3% |
| 2009 | $18,918 +2.5% | $530,500 |
| 2008 | $18,461 +4.2% | $530,500 |
| 2007 | $17,719 | $530,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $530,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $530,500 |
| 2004 | $14,801 | $530,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $530,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $530,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $530,500 |
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Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Littlebrook
- Middle: Princeton
- 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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