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  • $1,278,800

    50 Governors Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540

    4beds
    3,308sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1991
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $1,278,800 Zestimate®
    $387/sqft
    $5,660 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,278,800

    $1.19M - $1.37M

    $5,660/mo

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    What's special

    GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Look no further! DO NOT Let This One Slip Away! 50 Governors Lane offers the ultimate Princeton experience and lifestyle where you enjoy all that Princeton offers in the unique natural setting and comfort of a colonial estate.Enjoy the privacy, elegant distinction and peaceful location of this gorgeous Classic Georgian Colonial home located in the premier Governors Lane community. This beautiful townhouse is perfectly situated in the 20+ acres of this classically landscaped and carefully maintained grounds that offer open courtyards, walking paths, manicured lawns, gardens and mature trees. From the moment you open the door, you know that you are not simply in a elegant house, you are HOME. The warm neutral tones on the walls, the custom crown moldings, the marble floors in the foyer and baths, the hardwood floors throughout, and the beautiful granite countertops all contribute to the luxurious feel that this home exudes. The gourmet kitchen with JennAir stainless steel appliances, trash compactor, 5 burner gas stove, convection oven, microwave drawer and large Marvel beverage cooler makes preparing meals and making memories with family and friends a pure joy. The finished basement is perfect for young children to play, teens to hang with friends or the whole family to enjoy a home theater, fitness room or craft center. The Master suite is a perfect retreat to begin or end your day with a private sitting room with a cozy fireplace, custom bookshelves, his/hers bathrooms, large jet bathtub, washer/dryer and four large closets with ample storage. The two large bedrooms with extra large closets and shared full bath have great views of the beautiful courtyard and surrounding natural landscape. Governors Lane offers the perfect location for access to not only Downtown Princeton but to the Princeton Shopping Center that offers; McCaffery~s, Yoga/Dance Studios, Sports Club, Ace Hardware, Bakery, Bon Appetite Gourmet Store, Pharmacy, popular restaurants, Grover Park and Playing Fields and much more. Just steps away from your private brick patio, enjoy hiking and biking in the the natural setting of the marked trails, brooks and meadows of the 142 acre Herrontown Woods Arboretum.

    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: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Trash compactor
    Features
    • Window Treatments, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-Ins, Dining Area, Crown Molding, Carpet, Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Breakfast Area, Upgraded Countertops, Kitchen - Gourmet, Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Wine Storage
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Y
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,308 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 540

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.30 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 140560100000001450
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Colonial, Georgian
    Condition
    • Year built: 1991

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Princeton
    • Municipality: PRINCETON

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $825 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Built-in Microwave, Exhaust Fan, Cooktop, Self Cleaning Oven, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Range, Bar Fridge, Stove, Compactor, Energy Efficient Appliances
    • AssociationYN: true
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • ConstructionMaterials: Brick
    • StoriesTotal: 3
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial, Georgian
    • InteriorFeatures: Window Treatments, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-Ins, Dining Area, Crown Molding, Carpet, Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Breakfast Area, Upgraded Countertops, Kitchen - Gourmet, Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Wine Storage
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • CoveredSpaces: 2
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • ParkingFeatures: Detached Garage, Oversized, Garage Faces Rear
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 540
    • StructureType: Row/Townhouse
    • Basement: Y
    • MlsStatus: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
    • Municipality: PRINCETON

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/5/2020Sold$775,000-3.1%$234/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/27/2020Pending sale$799,900$242/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate-Princeton #NJME280292 Report a problem
    3/16/2020Price change$799,900-4.7%$242/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate-Princeton #NJME280292 Report a problem
    11/9/2019Price change$839,750-1.1%$254/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate-Pr #NJME280292 Report a problem
    6/14/2019Listed for sale$849,500+18.6%$257/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate-Pr #NJME280292 Report a problem
    8/23/2012Sold$716,250-1.9%$217/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/6/2012Price change$730,000-4.6%$221/sqft
    Source: Gloria Nilson, REALTORS, Real Living #6026187 Report a problem
    3/22/2012Listed for sale$765,000-8.8%$231/sqft
    Source: Gloria Nilson, REALTORS, Real Living -- #6026187 Report a problem
    7/6/2008Listing removed$839,000$254/sqft
    Source: NCI Report a problem
    3/1/2008Listed for sale$839,000+6.9%$254/sqft
    Source: NCI Report a problem
    8/29/2005Sold$785,000+33.1%$237/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/18/2000Sold$590,000$178/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,678 $701,400
    2024$18,678 +9.9%$701,400
    2023$16,997 $701,400 +0.6%
    2022$16,997 +0.8%$696,900
    2021$16,865 +2%$696,900
    2020$16,530 +1.7%$696,900
    2019$16,252 +1.4%$696,900
    2018$16,029 +1.6%$696,900
    2017$15,778 +2.4%$696,900
    2016$15,415 -2.3%$696,900
    2015$15,774 -2.1%$696,900 -3.5%
    2014$16,117 +10.1%$721,900 +0.8%
    2013$14,640 +4.1%$715,900
    2012$14,067 +1.4%$715,900
    2011$13,867 -6.5%$715,900
    2010$14,839 +1.7%$715,900 +75%
    2009$14,585 +2.5%$409,000
    2008$14,233 +4.2%$409,000
    2007$13,661 $409,000
    2006-- $409,000
    2005-- $409,000
    2004$11,411 $409,000
    2003-- $409,000
    2002-- $409,000
    2001-- $409,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08540

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: LITTLEBROOK E.S.
    • 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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