$1,356,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

237 Elm Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,572 Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$527 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully designed ranch-style home, located in Princeton’s highly sought-after Western Section. This beautifully laid-out residence offers the perfect balance of comfort, flexibility, and charm—tailored for modern living.
Three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths are situated in one wing of the home, providing a cohesive and comfortable layout ideal for everyday living or accommodating guests. In a separate, private wing, you’ll find a fourth bedroom complete with its own full bath, private backyard access, and a charming deck—an ideal space for guests, in-laws, a home office, or a peaceful personal retreat.
Designed with entertaining in mind, the open-concept living and dining areas are flooded with natural light and anchored by two inviting fireplaces, adding warmth and character throughout. Just off the main living space, a sunroom overlooking the front yard offers a serene spot to read, relax, or sip your morning coffee.
Additional highlights include a two-car attached garage, generous storage options, and a floor plan that strikes a perfect balance between open, airy gathering spaces and private, tucked-away rooms. Walking path and access in the back to Lafayette Rd.
This is Princeton living at its finest—don’t miss the chance to call this exceptional home your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingela Kostenbader

Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 04/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

David Jacoby

Queenston Realty, LLC License #100101383

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136.00 x 200.00
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,572 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Community Park Elementary School
  • John Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Western Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00010
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00002 01-00010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,509

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully designed ranch-style home, located in Princeton’s highly sought-after Western Section. This beautifully laid-out residence offers the perfect balance of comfort, flexibility, and charm—tailored for modern living. Three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths are situated in one wing of the home, providing a cohesive and comfortable layout ideal for everyday living or accommodating guests. In a separate, private wing, you’ll find a fourth bedroom complete with its own full bath, private backyard access, and a charming deck—an ideal space for guests, in-laws, a home office, or a peaceful personal retreat. Designed with entertaining in mind, the open-concept living and dining areas are flooded with natural light and anchored by two inviting fireplaces, adding warmth and character throughout. Just off the main living space, a sunroom overlooking the front yard offers a serene spot to read, relax, or sip your morning coffee. Additional highlights include a two-car attached garage, generous storage options, and a floor plan that strikes a perfect balance between open, airy gathering spaces and private, tucked-away rooms. Walking path and access in the back to Lafayette Rd. This is Princeton living at its finest—don’t miss the chance to call this exceptional home your own.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2572
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2572
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 486.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2572
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 237

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
  • Middle School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Dimensions: 136.00 x 200.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 27199.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19509.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00002 01-00010
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 07/11/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Tate Katharine P and Kagel Laura Tate
Bought by
Patel Ankit H and Lee Tyng-Yi
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Jacoby
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,356,000
Premium/Discount to List
$106,000
8.48%
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,084,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,083,877
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$245,348

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1999
Sold by
Sinaiko Marcia
Bought by
Tate Robert and Tate Katharine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,000
Interest Rate
7.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1997
Sold by
Sinaiko Peter
Bought by
Sinaiko Marcia
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $1,356,000 Aglobal Title Agency Llc
Bargain Sale Deed $1,356,000 Aglobal Title Agency Llc
Deed $399,000 --
Deed $17,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,084,800 New Conventional
Closed $1,084,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $319,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $1,356,000 +8.5% $527 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
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 $19,509 $732,600 $494,000 $238,600
2024 $17,769 $732,600 $494,000 $238,600
2023 $17,769 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2022 $17,189 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2021 $17,239 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2020 $16,855 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2019 $16,765 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2018 $16,483 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2017 $16,256 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2016 $16,002 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2015 $15,384 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
2014 $15,194 $706,800 $494,000 $212,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2058164

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00002-01-00010