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43 Van Kirk Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

$1,390,000

4 beds 4 baths 3,794 sqft Built 196247 days on marketActive

About this home

A Timeless Princeton Colonial of Rare Distinction. Designed by the renowned Princeton residential Architect and Ecologist, William Magill Thompson. The addition, years later, off the great room, new primary bedroom, mudroom, expanded garage addition, was also carefully designed by the same great Architect whom often created under the name Composing frozen music. This beautiful home sits on over 1.3 acres and is surrounded by preserved farmland and Mercer County Park which includes the extensive Lawrenceville Hopewell Trail system. An apple-picking orchard on one end of the street and Mercer Meadows on the other with a vinyard farm/in between. This quiet, non suburban, farm like vibe is unique as it offers a rare sense of seclusion yet remains centrally located with easy access to the vibrant shops, dining, and culture of downtown Princeton, as well as major commuter routes. The formal entryway sets a refined tone, whereas the sunfilled side entryway offers spacious closets, tiled flooring, powder room, just off the 1, 000 square foot, 3 car garage. Just off the formal entry is the stately living room/study, offering beautifully crafted built-in cabinetry w glass doors, wood-burning fireplace, french doors to the lush yard. Don't miss the chefs kitchen with luxurious Neff cabinets and moldings, lovely peninsula island, high-end appliances (Five Star, Miele, Dacor), appliance garage, plenty of pantry space & storage. The eat-in area of the kitchen overlooks the backyard, the formal dining room looks over the spacious front lawn. The seemless flow to the added space introduces the oversized family room with soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, window seats, and frech doors opening to a generous patio, perfect for entertaining. Off the family room stairs lead to one of the basements, this finished area offers living space perfect for home office, home gym, or even 5th bedroom, windows are proper egress. The second floor is a private sanctuary with gorgeous french provencial hard wood floors. The new primary suite impresses with vaulted ceilings, stunning gas burning fireplace, beautiful windows that frame the backyard grounds, two generous his-and-her large closets, outfitted with premium wood Neff cabinetry. Luxurious primary bathroom. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms which share a full renovated bathroom. Original primary bedroom with its own private bathroom and wood burning fireplace. Home offers garden design by Garden Makers, Roof is Slate Timberline Select Williamsburg Marvin windows and doors, back-up generator, Unfinished bsmt offers bilco doors to yard, cedar closet to store precious items, a workshop area, 2 Roth double insulated 275 gallon fuel oil tanks, 4 zone heating and cooling, CAT 5 wiring. Located close to highways, NYC & Philly. Select area private schools, if important. This beautiful home is ready for it's new love. *Natural Gas in the street can be converted.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$10,092/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$10,100
Principal + interest$6,304
Property tax + insurance$3,275
PMI / 2nd mortgage$521
Utilities
$595
Heating + cooling$136
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$112
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Other (entertainment)
$157
$10,092/mo TLC
Budget$10,592/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,390,000
Down payment
$69,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,320,500
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Custom Home
Year built
1962
Lot size
1.36 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private, Well
HOA
Annual tax
$22,538
MLS #
2612334R
County
Mercer

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (3)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
BlindsCedar Closet(s)Drapes-See RemarksFirealarmHigh CeilingsShades-ExistingVaulted Ceiling(s)Entrance FoyerGreat RoomKitchenLibrary/OfficeBath HalfLiving RoomOther Room(s)Dining Room4 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath FullBath MainBath SecondAttic
Exterior
BarbecuePatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenFencing/WallStorage ShedYardInsulated Pane Windows
Parking
2 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDrivewayHard Surface
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
GasWood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarCountry KitchenPantryEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Dressing RoomTwo SinksFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Security
Fire Alarm
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Septic Tank
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Abuts Conservation Area, See Remarks, Interior Lot

Neighborhood — 08540

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population50,4288,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199059.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density9501,137
Male25,0554,307,827147,432,321
Female25,3734,525,010151,655,844
Never Married8,9551,965,81163,775,926
Married21,6663,647,435123,120,365
Separated6,664391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,981515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,234529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold16,7383,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.562.732.60
Medial Age34.9437.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$107,861$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$152,488$83,312$63,629
P C I$53,569$30,662$24,529
M D I$82,440$52,505$41,133
A T H E$96,288$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J85.36%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8540

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43 Van Kirk Road · Princeton — $1,390,000 · Certihomes