890 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

$1,499,000
5
BD
4
BA
3,490
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,499,000
List Price
$1,499,000
Closing Date
Jun 09, 2026
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
NJME2073774
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Living Area
3,490
Lot Size (Acres)
2.4
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1953
County
Mercer
School District
Princeton Regional Schools

Property Description

Set behind a PRIVATE GATED ENTRY and positioned FAR BACK FROM THE ROAD, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath Colonial house offers exceptional privacy on 2.4 ACRES OF BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS, framed by MATURE TREES that create a natural buffer from the street. With a FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT, IN-GROUND POOL, and a SEPARATE INCOME-PRODUCING APARTMENT BUILDING generating approx. $4,000/month, this property delivers a rare combination of SPACE, PRIVACY, and INVESTMENT POTENTIAL in a premier Princeton-area location. A standout feature of the property is the SEPARATE APARTMENT BUILDING, thoughtfully configured with both a 2-BEDROOM and 1-BEDROOM UNIT. Ideal for MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, IN-LAW ACCOMMODATIONS, or guest use, it also offers a strong opportunity for CONSISTENT RENTAL INCOME of approximately $4,000/month. Whether used for extended family, private guest quarters, or as an income-generating asset, this additional residence significantly enhances the property’s flexibility and long-term value. The main level features a dedicated HOME OFFICE, cozy living room and a welcoming FAMILY ROOM WITH A COZY FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CLASSIC MOLDINGS, and NEUTRAL TONES At the heart of the home is a CUSTOM AMISH-CRAFTED KITCHEN with newer appliances, designed for both functionality and style, and complemented by a PRIVATE DECK ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Upstairs, the SPACIOUS PRIMARY SUITE serves as a true retreat, complete with an EXTENDED SITTING AREA that can be converted to a nursery and an UPGRADED BATHROOM. Additional bedrooms provide ample space for family and guests. The FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT expands the home’s versatility with a recreation area, storage, FULL BATHROOM, and direct access to a slate patio and landscaped grounds. The home is surrounded by a SPECTACULAR NATURAL SETTING, where towering specimen trees, flowering plantings, and sweeping lawns provide year-round beauty and seclusion. Located within the AWARD-WINNING PRINCETON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, this is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a PRIVATE ESTATE-STYLE PROPERTY with INCOME POTENTIAL, NATURAL BEAUTY, and CONVENIENT ACCESS to downtown Princeton.

Additional Information

Area
Princeton (21114)
Subdivision
None Available
Interior Features
Bath in Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Pantry, Second Kitchen, Shower Stall, Eat-in Kitchen
School District
Princeton Regional Schools
Elementary School
Johnson Park
Middle School
J Witherspoon
High School
Princeton
Flooring
Wood
Garage Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Play Equipment
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Roof
Pitched, Shingle
Utilities
Cable Available
Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Basement
Full, Exterior Entry

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