Closed$4,200
TLC ≈ $282/mo
5 3 2,478 sqft
12 Mershon Lane, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
34 Prospect Avenue, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
$979,999
4 beds 5 baths 3,677 sqft Built 19572 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to easy living at 34 Prospect Ave, an exceptional 4-bedroom, 5-full-bath home located in a highly sought-after Plainsboro neighborhood within awarding winning WWP North schools. Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, this home shines with an abundance of natural light, stylish finishes, and high-end updates. Step inside to find rich hardwood flooring spanning the formal living, dining, and family rooms, highlighted by fresh 6-panel doors and modern LED recessed lighting throughout. The heart of the home is a beautifully redesigned kitchen, featuring crisp quartz countertops, quality cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and sleek hardwood flooring. Upstairs bedroom have been refreshed with new paint, plush carpeting, and updated ceiling fansincluding two distinct primary suites complete with luxury ensuite baths and ample closet space. The lower level offers incredible flexibility with a dedicated mudroom, a cozy den, a full bath, and an expansive flex room with built-in granite counters and storageperfect for an office, studio, or entertainment room. Downstairs, a dry basement provides abundant organized storage. Outside, the property sits on a wide 250x100, concrete pad for a new shed, a detached 2-car garage and a unique portico providing a sheltered transition to the home and a peaceful spot for outdoor enjoyment. Amazing location close to the rail, shops, restaurants, and parks. All in sought-after Plainsboro neighborhood.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$7,555/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,383
- Utilities
- $648
- Transportation
- $112
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$4,445
Property tax + insurance$2,570
PMI / 2nd mortgage$368
Heating + cooling$162
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Budget$8,055/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$979,999
Down payment
$49,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$930,999
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary, Custom Home
Year built
1957
Lot size
0.526 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$18,502
MLS #
2770661M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Bath FullMedia RoomUnfinished/Other RoomLaundry RoomOther Room(s)Dining RoomFamily RoomKitchenLiving Room3 BedroomsBath MainBath SecondBath ThirdAdditional BathAdditional Bedroom
Parking
2 Car WidthAttachedOversized
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08536
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,009 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 49.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,798 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 9,213 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 8,797 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 4,339 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 7,950 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 639 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 246 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 911 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 7,739 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.32 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 32.33 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 92.61% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8536
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