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168 Thoreau Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

$589,000

3 beds 3 baths 1,950 sqft Built 198667 days on marketActive

About this home

North-Facing Brittany Townhome with Finished Loft, New Deck & New Appliances! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offering nearly 2, 000 sq. ft. of flexible living space in the highly desirable Brittany community. Recent updates include a newly completed private deck (2026) and a full suite of kitchen appliances replaced within the last year. The versatile third-floor loft is ideal as a home office, guest suite, media room, fitness area, or potential fourth sleeping space. The spacious layout features a bright kitchen, formal dining area, family room, and living room, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. Low HOA includes roof and window maintenance, pool, tennis courts, lawn care, and snow removal. Located within the award-winning West Windsor-Plainsboro School District, minutes from Princeton, NJ Transit, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Seller open to reasonable concessions, providing buyers flexibility to personalize select finishes. Exceptional value in one of Plainsboro's most desirable communities.

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Your estimated payment
$4,670/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,381
Principal + interest$2,671
Property tax + insurance$1,489
PMI / 2nd mortgage$221
Utilities
$588
Heating + cooling$132
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$112
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,670/mo TLC
Budget$5,170/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$589,000
Down payment
$29,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$559,550
APR
4%

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
Pool
Garage
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightEntrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomLoftStorageDining RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsBath FullBath MainBeamed Ceilings
Exterior
DeckPatio
Community
Outdoor PoolPlaygroundIndoor PoolJog/Bike PathTennis Court(s)
Parking
NoneOn SiteHard SurfacePaved
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Pool
Outdoor PoolPrivateIndoor
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, Wooded

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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