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7 Monroe Place, Cranbury, NJ 08512

$1,335,000

5 beds 3 baths 4,682 sqft Built 198739 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this exceptional 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath Colonial in the highly sought-after Shadow Oaks community. Offering nearly 4, 700 square feet of living space, including approximately 2, 000 square feet of custom additions, this home combines luxury, functionality, and impressive scale. The flexible floor plan features a spacious (26*16 sq ft) first-floor bedroom with private patio access and an adjacent full bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a home office. The open-concept main level seamlessly connects the living room, family room with wood-burning fireplace, and an expansive gourmet kitchen creating the perfect setting for entertaining. A paneled dining room overlooks the beautifully landscaped front yard, while the stunning massive( 23*23 sq ft) circular sunroom with a gas fireplace and walls of windows offers panoramic views of the private, tree-lined backyard. The expansive fully customized chef's kitchen ( 25*21sq ft) is a true centerpiece, featuring premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, custom Wood-Mode cabinetry, a Shaw farmhouse sink, wet bar, study nook, and an imported Valoriani wood-fired pizza oven with its own dedicated chimney. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite includes a large closet and a beautifully renovated spa-like bath with skylight, double vanity, and bidet. Three additional bedrooms and a second fully renovated bath complete the level. Newly refinished hardwood floors, premium tile, fresh neutral paint, and updated windows enhance the home's appeal throughout. The finished basement provides versatile living space with built-in bookcases, custom storage, and plumbing already in place for a future bath. A unique wine cellar, accessible by a spiral staircase from the sunroom, includes cabinetry, a sink, water connection, and a large in-ground electronic safe. Outside, expansive bluestone patios surround the rear of the home, overlooking a fenced, professionally landscaped backyard with mature trees that create a private outdoor retreat. Located in the highly regarded Cranbury School and Princeton High School district, just minutes from downtown Cranbury, restaurants, shopping, Route 130, and the New Jersey Turnpike, this one-of-a-kind home offers an exceptional blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. A rare opportunity not to be missed.

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Your estimated payment
$9,200/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$9,137
Principal + interest$6,055
Property tax + insurance$2,581
PMI / 2nd mortgage$501
Utilities
$666
Heating + cooling$171
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$9,200/mo TLC
Budget$9,700/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,335,000
Down payment
$66,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,268,250
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1987
Lot size
0.9171 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$14,335
MLS #
2616988R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)Skylight1 BedroomEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomDining RoomFamily RoomFlorida Room4 BedroomsBath FullBath MainNoneOther Room(s)
Exterior
PatioFencing/WallYard
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttached
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen IslandPantryEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Septic Tank
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Level

Neighborhood — 08512

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population11,3188,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199050.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density4581,137
Male5,5804,307,827147,432,321
Female5,7384,525,010151,655,844
Never Married1,8351,965,81163,775,926
Married5,5033,647,435123,120,365
Separated282391,23912,639,686
Widowed454515,17215,467,586
Divorced537529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold3,8673,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.912.732.60
Medial Age35.6237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$101,833$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$124,379$83,312$63,629
P C I$43,121$30,662$24,529
M D I$78,151$52,505$41,133
A T H E$81,903$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J78.11%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8512

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