Closed$899,000
TLC ≈ $7,858/mo
4 4 2,225 sqft
36 Lavender Drive, South Brunswick, NJ 08540
21 Courtside Lane, South Brunswick, NJ 08540
$1,249,000
4 beds 3 baths 3,345 sqft Built 20020 days on marketActive
About this home
Signature Brick Front Colonial located in the executive community of Princeton Courtside Estates in South Brunswick, offering a Princeton mailing address and access to top-rated South Brunswick schools. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath residence offers approximately 3, 345 square feet of well-designed living space with both everyday comfort and formal entertaining in mind. A dramatic two-story foyer with an elegant chandelier leads to a bright interior featuring a primary staircase from the foyer and a secondary staircase from the family room. The main level includes refinished hardwood flooring, freshly painted interior walls throughout, a private first-floor office, formal living and dining rooms, and comfortable gathering spaces with natural flow. The kitchen features newer tile flooring along with a new range and microwave installed in 2026. Upstairs, the primary suite is complemented by three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath, providing flexible space for evolving lifestyle needs. The home features a two-zone HVAC system, with one furnace replaced in 2014 and one AC replaced in 2019. Additional improvement includes a new roof (2025). The full unfinished basement offers a blank canvas for future customization including recreation, fitness, media, or additional living space. The backyard patio overlooks a quiet cul-de-sac setting, extending the home's living space outdoors. Conveniently located near Princeton, Princeton Junction, major commuter routes, shopping, dining, parks, and cultural destinations.
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
$9,103/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $9,099
- Utilities
- $579
- Transportation
- $112
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$5,665
Property tax + insurance$2,933
HOA$33
PMI / 2nd mortgage$468
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Budget$9,603/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,249,000
Down payment
$62,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,186,550
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
2002
Lot size
0.7331 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
$33 / Annually
Annual tax
$19,761
MLS #
2662215M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2nd Stairway to 2nd LevelCathedral Ceiling(s)SkylightDining RoomBath HalfFamily RoomEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomLibrary/OfficeLiving Room4 BedroomsBath MainBath FullNone
Exterior
Patio
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltAttachedBuilt-In Garage
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenGranite/Corian CountertopsPantry
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathTwo SinksWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Wood, See Remarks
Roof
Asphalt, See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Possible Subdivision, See Remarks
Neighborhood — 08540
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,428 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 59.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 950 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 25,055 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 25,373 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 8,955 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 21,666 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 6,664 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,981 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,234 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 16,738 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 34.94 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 85.36% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8540
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Listing information last refreshed 6/12/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX DIAMOND, REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.