Welcome home to this wonderful 5-bedroom, 2½-bath residence in the heart of Lawrenceville! Ideally located just blocks from The Lawrenceville School, local restaurants, bakeries, and parks, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community. Filled with natural light, the home features beautiful hardwood floors in the living room and dining room. The spacious floor plan includes a welcoming living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a cozy family room with a fireplace—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Make your way outside to the screened-in porch, a perfect place to relax while overlooking the flat, private backyard. An unfinished basement provides abundant storage and offers excellent potential for future living space. Conveniently located near Route 1 and I-295, with easy access to nearby train stations, Princeton University, and several of the area's top private schools, this home is perfectly situated for commuters and families alike. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional Lawrenceville home your own. Schedule your showing today!
Under contract
$675,000
5 Penlaw Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
5beds
2,174sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.37 Acres Lot
$659,800 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 69 days
- 1,573
- 142
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Thompson 609-638-7700,
Corcoran Sawyer Smith - Pennington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2081404
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Level: Main
Storage room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Unfinished,Drainage System
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,174
- Total interior livable area: 2,174 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,174
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 110.00 x 145.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 070560200005
- Zoning: R-2B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Academy Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lawrence Township
- Municipality: LAWRENCE TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $325,200
- Annual tax amount: $10,292
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Lighting As Exists Sold As Is.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$659,800
$627,000 - $693,000
$4,598/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Contingent | $675,000$310/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000$310/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Contingent | $675,000$310/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000$310/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,043 -0.3% | $325,200 |
| 2025 | $10,075 | $325,200 |
| 2024 | $10,075 +6.7% | $325,200 |
| 2023 | $9,444 +1.3% | $325,200 |
| 2022 | $9,321 +1.5% | $325,200 |
| 2021 | $9,187 +1.3% | $325,200 |
| 2020 | $9,067 +2.4% | $325,200 |
| 2019 | $8,856 +0.5% | $325,200 |
| 2018 | $8,813 +1.5% | $325,200 |
| 2017 | $8,680 +2.9% | $325,200 |
| 2016 | $8,433 +2% | $325,200 |
| 2015 | $8,270 -2.5% | $325,200 |
| 2014 | $8,482 +4.3% | $325,200 +74.2% |
| 2013 | $8,131 +4.7% | $186,700 |
| 2012 | $7,763 +1.2% | $186,700 |
| 2011 | $7,674 +4.4% | $186,700 |
| 2010 | $7,347 +1.7% | $186,700 |
| 2009 | $7,227 +5.6% | $186,700 |
| 2008 | $6,845 +4.3% | $186,700 |
| 2007 | $6,565 | $186,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $186,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $186,700 |
| 2004 | $5,332 | $186,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $186,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $186,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $186,700 |
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Neighborhood: Lawrenceville
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lawrence
- Middle: Lawrence M.s.
- High: Lawrence H.s.
- District: Lawrence Township Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





