$399,000

1036 Canal Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated payment $2,861/month

Total Views 3,772
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
960 Sq Ft
$416 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 2.67 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Cottage

About This Home

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind homestead retreat in Griggstown offering historic charm, modern updates, and canal-side living on 2.67 private acres with a Princeton mailing address. This 1840s Colonial blends vintage character with today's comforts, featuring gleaming hardwood floors, a fresh, functional kitchen with white cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances, plus a warm brick-floored entry and cozy living/dining spaces. A charming half bath is tucked off the living room, and the laundry room includes a newer washer and dryer. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath, and the vaulted-ceiling primary suite offers a chalet vibe, built-in window seat, airy layout, and hidden storage nook. Updates include HVAC, electric, plumbing, hot water heater, crawl space waterproofing, and rare for rural homes public sewer. Outside, the Delaware & Raritan Canal borders the property for canoeing and kayaking (both included), biking, and scenic views. A fenced garden, active chicken coop, and two sheds support a peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle. The spacious back deck is perfect for morning coffee or sunset dinners. Just minutes from downtown Princeton, 1036 Canal Road is a move-in-ready retreat in a tranquil, recreation-rich setting. *Offer deadline set for Sunday, July 20th at 6:00 pm.

Listing Agent

NICOLE WOLF

BHHS FOX & ROACH Brokerage Phone: 609-610-5789 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,814

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 2.67 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront

Parking

  • Dirt Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2708-00019-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,814

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Style: Cottage
  • Primary Style: Cottage
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Smaller chicken coop.
  • Renovated Year: 2016
  • Street Number Display: 1036
  • Directions: Rte 518 to Canal Rd. North on Canal Rd, pass Mosher Rd. on right, #1036 on Left.
  • I D: 5370901
  • Modified: 2025-07-22
  • Number Images: 35
  • Section Subdiv Development: Griggstown
  • Attribution Contact: 609-610-5789
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Galley Type
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Kitchen, Laundry Room, LivDinRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 960

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway Description: Dirt

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 2.67 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 73800
  • Assessed Land Value: 382900
  • Assessment: 456700
  • Lot Description: Waterfront
  • Lot Identifier: 17
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 2.67

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7814
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2708-00019-0000-00017-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.748
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,814 $433,400 $382,900 $50,500
2023 $7,417 $385,900 $335,400 $50,500
2022 $6,863 $338,400 $287,900 $50,500
2021 $7,468 $338,400 $287,900 $50,500
2020 $7,410 $328,000 $277,500 $50,500
2019 $7,501 $328,000 $277,500 $50,500
2018 $7,577 $328,000 $277,500 $50,500
2017 $7,569 $326,400 $277,500 $48,900
2016 $9,234 $394,800 $321,500 $73,300
2015 $9,171 $394,800 $321,500 $73,300
2014 $9,017 $394,100 $321,500 $72,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $399,000 +14.0% $416 / Sq Ft
01/06/2021 01/06/21 Sold $350,000 +0.3% --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 For Sale $349,000 +50.4% --
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Sold $232,000 -16.8% --
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2016 04/16/16 For Sale $279,000 +1.1% --
03/09/2016 03/09/16 Sold $276,000 +104.6% $288 / Sq Ft
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2015 12/11/15 For Sale $134,900 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $349,900 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Bargain Sale Deed $235,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Deed $105,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Sheriffs Deed $1,000 Attorney
Deed $360,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $230,743 FHA
Previous Owner $123,728 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $268,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $288,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $72,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3974656

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00019-0000-00017