$1,085,000
SOLD MAY 26, 2025

28 Jefferson Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
3,816 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$484 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming Downtown Princeton Duplex with Modern Upgrades
Located in the heart of downtown Princeton, this spacious and beautifully updated duplex offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Featuring 3 generously sized bedrooms and a large bonus room on the third floor, this home provides ample space for work, play, or guests.
The first floor boasts 9 ft ceilings and the updated kitchen is the heart of the home, offering sleek finishes and direct access to a private backyard—ideal for morning coffee, summer barbecues, or quiet evenings outdoors. Cozy up by the fireplace in the inviting living area, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere year-round.
Additional highlights include two off-street parking spaces, a rare find in such a central location, and easy access to shops, restaurants, and Princeton University and a short stroll to both Princeton High School and Middle School.
Whether you're looking for a primary residence or an investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes for comfort, style, and location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingela Kostenbader

(609) 902-5302 ingela@princetonhome.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Dena Paolucci

(609) 933-8121 dpaolucci@weichertrealtors.net Weichert Realtors – Tenafly/Cresskill License #0571027

Weichert Realtors – Tenafly/Cresskill

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 3,816 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 23.00 x 166.00

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,244 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00035
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00025 02-00035

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,697

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2244
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2244
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 489.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2244
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

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: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

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

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • 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: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 23.00 x 166.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3816.00
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14697.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00025 02-00035
  • Tax Lot: 00035
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Li Hui and Shi Jiao
Bought by
Majeski Richard P and Dolan Mary K
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dena Paolucci
Weichert Realtors – Tenafly/Cresskill
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,085,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-9.51%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$1,101,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.16%
Original Mortgage
$976,500
Outstanding Balance
$974,095
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$127,562

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2014
Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
Richards Doris A
Bought by
Jiao Li Hui and Jiao Shi
Seller's Agent
James Firestone
Stockton Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mandy Yao
Weichert Realtors-Princeton Junction
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2008
Sold by
Richards Doris A and Estate Of Raymond Richards
Bought by
Richards Doris A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $1,085,000 First American Title Insurance
Bargain Sale Deed $1,085,000 First American Title Insurance
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title Insurance
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title Insurance
Deed $530,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $976,500 New Conventional
Closed $976,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Sold $1,085,000 -1.3% $484 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Price Changed $1,099,000 -8.3% $490 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $1,199,000 +126.2% $534 / Sq Ft
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Sold $530,000 +0.2% $356 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/05/2014 05/05/14 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2014 04/29/14 For Sale $529,000 0.0% $356 / Sq Ft
09/25/2013 09/25/13 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
09/25/2013 09/25/13 Under Contract -- -- --
09/19/2013 09/19/13 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 $14,697 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2024 $13,875 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2023 $13,875 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2022 $13,422 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2021 $13,461 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2020 $13,356 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2019 $13,091 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2018 $12,870 $551,900 $432,500 $119,400
2017 $10,932 $475,300 $359,000 $116,300
2016 $10,761 $475,300 $359,000 $116,300
2015 $10,219 $462,000 $359,000 $103,000
2014 $10,287 $470,800 $359,000 $111,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2058830

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00025-02-00035