NOT LISTED FOR SALE

286 Carter Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $2,967,000 - $7,234,757

5 Beds
8 Baths
-- Sq Ft
74.85 Acres

Last Sold November 12, 2021

Last sale price $6,292,500

Est. 19% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,551/month

367 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Facilities
  • Cabana
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
  • Second Garage
  • 74.85 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of November 2021

Green Valley Farm is a 75-acre country property of privacy and rural beauty ten minutes from downtown Princeton. A one-hour train ride to New York City, it is less than an hour's drive to Newark and Philadelphia airports. There are no restrictions or easements on the property which is comprised of two parcels: 41 acres in Hopewell Township and 34 acres in Lawrence Township which have the potential of subdivision. The farm is surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved or protected contiguous land.

The pre-revolutionary farmhouse was completely renovated in 1993 and again in 2004 to capture a country lifestyle with generous spaces and modern amenities . There is a cathedral ceiling great room with a paneled wall of bookcases, a walk in fireplace, and a century old formal garden. A spacious gourmet kitchen includes a dining area, a large island, and a fireplace sitting area with views out to the pool and meadows beyond. The elegant house is built for comfortable living and entertaining on any scale.

Princeton, NJ is rated among the most desirable places to live and raise children in the US. It is a world class university town with outstanding local private schools, two major hospitals, renowned theater and music and a charming bustling downtown all within a few minutes drive. Green Valley Farm is on of Princeton's premier properties. It is in excellent condition, easy to maintain and enjoys reduced taxes because it is farmland assessed. The tree lined 1/2 mile driveway welcomes one to this unique and lovely property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pete Callaway

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #7811591 Listed on: 06/29/2020

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Co-Listed By

Christina M. Callaway

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9805308

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Henderson Kenyon

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #8033952

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,319

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled in 1991

Lot Details

  • 74.85 Acre Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Planted Vegetation
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • 07-07801-00030-QFARM in Lawrence Township has 34.4 Acres, 06-00041-00004-QFARM in Hopewell Township has 36.45
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned VRC

Parking

  • 8 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Low VOC Insulation
  • Shake Roof
  • Shake Siding
  • Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Products or Finishes
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Six Burner Stove
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  • Range Hood
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  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Surveillance System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Air Purifier

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Pole Barn
  • Wood or Metal Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Breezeway
  • Playground
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Schools

  • Hopewell Elementary School
  • Timberlane Middle School
  • Hvchs High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • 440 Volts
  • Multi-Tank Hot Water Heater
  • Well
  • Aerobic Septic System
  • Septic Equal To The Number Of Bedrooms
  • Multiple Phone Lines
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-00041-00004

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Lucash Montgomery, Bob Bennett-Architect

Recreation

  • Horse Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,319

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled in 1991

Lot Details

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Parking

8

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See listing agent
  • Inclusions: Washer Dryer, Refrigerator in Garage
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Year Renovated: 1991
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Green Valley Farm is a 75-acre country property of privacy and rural beauty ten minutes from downtown Princeton. A one-hour train ride to New York City, it is less than an hour's drive to Newark and Philadelphia airports. There are no restrictions or easements on the property which is comprised of two parcels: 41 acres in Hopewell Township and 34 acres in Lawrence Township which have the potential of subdivision. The farm is surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved or protected contiguous land. The pre-revolutionary farmhouse was completely renovated in 1993 and again in 2004 to capture a country lifestyle with generous spaces and modern amenities . There is a cathedral ceiling great room with a paneled wall of bookcases, a walk in fireplace, and a century old formal garden. A spacious gourmet kitchen includes a dining area, a large island, and a fireplace sitting area with views out to the pool and meadows beyond. The elegant house is built for comfortable living and entertaining on any scale. Princeton, NJ is rated among the most desirable places to live and raise children in the US. It is a world class university town with outstanding local private schools, two major hospitals, renowned theater and music and a charming bustling downtown all within a few minutes drive. Green Valley Farm is on of Princeton's premier properties. It is in excellent condition, easy to maintain and enjoys reduced taxes because it is farmland assessed. The tree lined 1/2 mile driveway welcomes one to this unique and lovely property.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Store/Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Screens, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 14
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Great Room, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Sump Pump, Partial
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 286

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 6
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, Barn/Stable, Cabana/Pool House, Carriage House, Garage(s), Horse Stable, Pole Barn, Shed Shop, Wood/Metal Shed
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Low Voc Insulation, Low Voc Products/Finishes, Masonry, Shake Siding
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Play Area, Satellite Dish, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Pond, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 8.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
  • Cooling Type: Air Purification System, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Geothermal, Whole House Fan, Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Service: 440 Volts
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-Thermal
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Multi-Tank
  • Security: Fire Detection System, Security System, Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys
  • Sewer/Septic System: Aerobic Septic, Septic = # Of Br
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Multiple Phone Lines, Phone, Under Ground
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: HOPEWELL E.S.
  • Middle School: TIMBERLANE
  • High School: HVCHS
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397266
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HOPEWELL E.S.
  • High School: HVCHS
  • Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 07-07801-00030-QFARM in Lawrence Township has 34.4 Acres, 06-00041-00004-QFARM in Hopewell Township has 36.45
  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 1298000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 390000.00
  • Land Use Code: Farm Assessed
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Landscaping, Level, Pond, Private, Road Frontage, Stream/Creek, Vegetation Planting
  • Lot Size Acres: 74.85
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3260466.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace, Wrap Around, Balcony, Breezeway
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Soil Types: Clay, Loam
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: VRC

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Lucash Montgomery, Bob Bennett-Architect

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2120677
  • Tax Annual Amount: 50319.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-00041-00004
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/12/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1989
Sold by
Nickelson Donald E and Nickelson Barbara
Bought by
Stockman Robert B and Stockman Lisa R
Current Estimated Value
$5,100,879
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Stockman Robert B $2,037,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2021 11/12/21 Sold $6,292,500 +0.7% --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 For Sale $6,250,000 -0.7% --
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Off Market $6,292,500 -- --
06/29/2020 06/29/20 For Sale $6,250,000 -0.7% --
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Off Market $6,292,500 -- --
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
2024 $51,585 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2023 $51,585 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2022 $50,522 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2021 $51,636 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2020 $50,387 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2019 $49,155 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2018 $48,243 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2017 $46,926 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2016 $44,361 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2015 $44,816 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
2014 $43,888 $1,688,000 $390,000 $1,298,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME296518

Bright MLS

APN: 06-00041-0000-00004