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168 Thoreau Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

$635,000

3 beds 3 baths 1,950 sqft Built 19862 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to This Stunning 3-Level North facing Townhome in Sought-After Plainsboro, NJ! Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in this beautifully appointed 3-level townhome nestled in one of New Jersey's most desirable communities. Served by top-rated, Blue Ribbon schools, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle for families and professionals alike. The thoughtfully designed layout features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 1/2 full bathrooms, including a master ensuite with private bath and two additional well-sized bedrooms, and a finished loft that offers endless versatility whether you need a fourth sleeping area, a playroom, or a private home office. Step outside to your gorgeous, new deck off the back of the home, where privacy creates the ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Location truly sets this home apart. A community pool, playground and tennis courts are available in the community. Commuters will love the easy access to NJ Transit service connecting to both New York City and Philadelphia. Just minutes away, you'll find an array of restaurants, shopping, library services, and top-tier medical facilities everything you need right at your fingertips. And with downtown Princeton just moments away, world-class dining, culture, and entertainment are always within reach. This is more than a home it's a lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$6,107/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,859
Principal + interest$4,091
Property tax + insurance$1,530
PMI / 2nd mortgage$238
Utilities
$540
Heating + cooling$132
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$34
Transportation
$112
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Other (entertainment)
$158
$6,107/mo TLC
Budget$6,607/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$635,000
Down payment
$31,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$603,250
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Condo/TH
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1986
Lot size
0.03 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$10,582
MLS #
2618311R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Garage
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomLoftStorageDining RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsBath FullBath MainBeamed Ceilings
Community
Outdoor PoolPlaygroundJog/Bike PathTennis Court(s)
Parking
NoneOn SiteHard SurfacePaved
Pool
Outdoor Pool
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsCountry KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Dining L
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium, Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08536

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population18,0098,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199049.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,7981,137
Male9,2134,307,827147,432,321
Female8,7974,525,010151,655,844
Never Married4,3391,965,81163,775,926
Married7,9503,647,435123,120,365
Separated639391,23912,639,686
Widowed246515,17215,467,586
Divorced911529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7,7393,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.322.732.60
Medial Age32.3337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$79,854$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$95,641$83,312$63,629
P C I$41,715$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,970$52,505$41,133
A T H E$68,160$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J92.61%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8536

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168 Thoreau Drive · Plainsboro — $635,000 · Certihomes