RENTED NOV 5, 2025

12 Taft Ct Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $619,000 - $663,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,494 Sq Ft
$428/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2020

Last sale price $365,000 $244 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,280/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Montgomery Lower Mid School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

In sought after Montgomery Hills, well maintained and upgraded 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths townhouse with finished basement on a quiet cul-de-sac backs to woods. Hardwood floor in living room, dining room and stairs. Granite counter tops, newer refrigerator. Eat in kitchen with green view. Two systems of Heat and A/C for efficiency. Jetted tub and separate shower in Master Bath. Walk-in closet in master bedroom. Full finished basement provides plenty of storage and multi-function use. Community playgrounds, tennis courts, and basketball court nearby with sideways for walking. Top-rated Montgomery school district, just minutes to Princeton and PDS, Stuart, PASH private schools . Great location, just pack and move in.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jinxin Jiang

(609) 647-6833 jinxin_jiang@yahoo.com Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton Listed on: 10/10/2025

Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

Last Renter's Agent

Jinxin Jiang

(609) 647-6833 jinxin_jiang@yahoo.com Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton Listed on: 10/10/2025

Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,494 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $5,475
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for real estate taxes, management
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 10/16/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-37004-00006 07

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Montgomery Hills Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,946

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-10-16
  • Owner Pays: Taxes - Real Estate, Management
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 5475.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Utilities - All
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 36
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer and refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 10/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1494
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1494
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1494
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-37004-00006 07

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2020
Closed on
Apr 28, 2020
Sold by
Li Fan and Liu Hui
Bought by
Cao Hong
Seller's Agent
Linda Chang
Optimum Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jinxin Jiang
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.67%
Current Estimated Value
$639,560

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$274,560
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2012
Sold by
Li Fam
Bought by
Li Fan and Liu Hui

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2011
Sold by
Lucas Kathryn
Bought by
Li Fan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2008
Sold by
Fox Melissa L and Fox James
Bought by
Lucas Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1997
Sold by
Deve Montgomery Hill
Bought by
Clark Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.81%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cao Hong $365,000 Keller Title Agency Llc
Li Fan -- None Available
Li Fan $342,000 First American Title Ins Co
Lucas Kathryn $344,000 Land Title Agency Inc
Clark Melissa $141,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Li Fan $256,500
Previous Owner Lucas Kathryn $244,000
Previous Owner Clark Melissa $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Rented $3,450 +3.0% --
11/02/2025 11/02/25 Under Contract -- -- --
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Price Changed $3,350 -6.9% $2 / Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Price Changed $3,600 -1.4% $2 / Sq Ft
10/10/2025 10/10/25 For Rent $3,650 0.0% --
04/30/2020 04/30/20 Sold $365,000 0.0% $244 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/30/2020 04/30/20 Sold $365,000 -0.8% $244 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Price Changed $368,000 -1.9% $246 / Sq Ft
01/20/2020 01/20/20 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
12/28/2019 12/28/19 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/18/2019 07/18/19 For Rent $2,500 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $10,946 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2024 $10,946 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2023 $10,930 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2022 $10,291 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2021 $10,202 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2020 $10,115 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2019 $10,045 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2018 $9,809 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2017 $9,659 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2016 $9,490 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2015 $9,279 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
2014 $9,167 $319,300 $192,900 $126,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJSO2004932

Bright MLS

APN: 13-37004-0000-00006-07