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  • $1,778,500

    78 Shady Brook Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540

    4beds
    3,257sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1954
    0.63 Acres Lot
    $1,778,500 Zestimate®
    $546/sqft
    $6,937 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,778,500

    $1.53M - $2.06M

    $6,937/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Amazing original design of a Princeton classic with renovations completed by the most talented developers and designers in town including Richard Dickson, Lew Barber, Lou Alloway, John Gazerwitz and Kathy Bogle. Huge property with half basketball court, giant backyard, deck and patio. Main level includes open lay out - living room, dining room and giant kitchen. Slider exits to Trex deck in backyard. Upper level includes a total of 4 bedrooms and three full bathrooms; two massive master suites, each with sitting areas, full bathrooms and walk-in closets; two bedrooms that share a full bathroom with tub; washer dryer conveniently located in central hall of upper level; and two large attics for storage. Lower level includes radiant heat, mudroom, full bath and large family room that can also be used as a fifth bedroom. Slider exits to backyard paver patio. Partially finished basement can be used as gym, playroom, office or storage and includes enormous crawl space addition. Two car garage, large shed and gas powered Generac generator. Located 1.5 miles from downtown Princeton in Princeton's Littlebrook neighborhood. Under one hour commutes to New York City and Philadelphia and less than 90 minutes from beaches or Pocono mountains. Key renovations - *1980s - Front house expansion; two car garage addition *1990s - Master suite over garage *2000s - Side expansion; new furnace, water heater and windows throughout *2010s Master bathroom renovation; interior doors throughout; new roof (2012), basketball court; lower level family room complete renovation, including new mudroom and new full bath additions; upper level guest master suite addition; main level complete renovation including new kitchen; new Trex deck, paver patio and Hot Springs hot tub; new giant shed, basketball court lights and paved driveway; new privacy trees and fence; new Hardi Plank siding on entire house; garage expansion.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced air, Heat pump, Radiant, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,257 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other, Composition
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.63 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1404702000000009

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Princeton

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/9/2009Sold$640,000+96.9%$196/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/2/1999Sold$325,000$100/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,911 $822,800
    2024$21,911 +9.2%$822,800
    2023$20,068 $822,800
    2022$20,068 +0.8%$822,800
    2021$19,912 +5.6%$822,800
    2020$18,850 +1.7%$822,800 +3.5%
    2019$18,532 +1.4%$794,700
    2018$18,278 +26.2%$794,700 +18.7%
    2017$14,478 +2.4%$669,500 +4.7%
    2016$14,146 +1.2%$639,500
    2015$13,973 +4.2%$639,500
    2014$13,410 +4.2%$639,500 +1.6%
    2013$12,869 +4.1%$629,300
    2012$12,366 +1.4%$629,300
    2011$12,190 -21%$629,300
    2010$15,426 +1.7%$629,300 +48%
    2009$15,163 +2.5%$425,200
    2008$14,797 +4.2%$425,200
    2007$14,202 $425,200
    2006-- $425,200
    2005-- $425,200 +9.4%
    2004$10,842 $388,600
    2003-- $388,600
    2002-- $388,600
    2001-- $388,600

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    Neighborhood: Princeton North

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