Closed$4,200
TLC ≈ $282/mo
5 3 2,478 sqft
12 Mershon Lane, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
60 Essex Drive, South Brunswick, NJ 08852
$1,075,000
4 beds 3 baths 2,947 sqft Built 198820 days on marketClosed
About this home
Welcome to this exceptional 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in sought-after Princeton Gate, nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac and featuring beautiful modern updates throughout. An inviting Tech-o-bloc paver driveway leads to a dramatic two-story foyer and an elegant layout with hardwood floors throughout most of the home. The main level features a first-floor study, formal dining room, expansive living room, and spacious family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Skylights and an additional cupola fill the home with natural light, creating a bright, open feel. Step outside to a private backyard with a spacious deck, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The newly renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, showcasing new Shaker-style cabinetry with abundant storage, elegant quartz countertops, a dramatic waterfall-edge island, brand-new stainless steel range and dishwasher, and updated flooring. Other updates include fresh neutral paint throughout, a renovated powder room, a renovated hall bath shower, and an updated sprinkler system. The partially finished basement offers a bonus room that can be used as a guest suite, recreation room, home office, or gym, a full bathroom, and abundant storage. Ideally located near top-rated South Brunswick schools, shopping, restaurants, parks, major highways, and NYC transportation, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect combination of space, style, and convenience. A wonderful opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of South Brunswick's most desirable communities!
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
$7,810/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,666
- Utilities
- $632
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$4,876
Property tax + insurance$2,387
PMI / 2nd mortgage$403
Heating + cooling$154
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$8,310/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,075,000
Down payment
$53,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,021,250
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1988
Lot size
0.29 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$15,668
MLS #
2770063M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Dining RoomBath HalfFamily RoomKitchenLibrary/OfficeLiving Room4 BedroomsBath MainBath SecondAttic
Exterior
DeckStorage Shed
Parking
2 Cars DeepPaver BlocksAttachedDriveway
Patio & porch
Deck
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Kitchen IslandEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathTwo SinksWalk-In Closet(s)
Spa
Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac
Neighborhood — 08852
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,880 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 108.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,548 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 10,670 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 11,210 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,712 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 10,440 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 583 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 562 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,342 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 7,872 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.77 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 33.54 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $90,694 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $99,800 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $36,054 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $71,254 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $70,808 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.38% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8852
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Listing information last refreshed 8/14/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX DIAMOND, REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.