$980,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

34 Shara Ln Pennington, NJ 08534

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,233 Sq Ft
1.86 Acres

Recently Sold

$303 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.86 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of September 2025

This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers generous living space and thoughtful design. The main floor features a bright study with a view of the rear yard, an eat-in kitchen that opens to a family room with a fireplace, both offering doors to a large deck which overlooks the rear yard, a formal dining room, a living room, a powder room, and a convenient laundry area complete the main level.

Downstairs, the finished basement with a Bilco door provides easy access to a stunning, park-like backyard—lovingly landscaped by the homeowner, a master gardener, with lush plantings and serene outdoor spaces.

Ideally situated near the Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Baldpate Mountain, you’ll enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, local farmers markets, and organic farms. Just 10 minutes from downtown Princeton and close to major commuter routes (Route 1 & I-295) and train stations. Located in the highly regarded Hopewell Township school district.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Thompson

(609) 638-7700 sthompson@corcoranss.com Corcoran Sawyer Smith License #785606 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Co-Listed By

Richele Lieboff

(609) 635-1636 richele@c21veterans.com Corcoran Sawyer Smith License #1006907

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Botwood

(609) 727-3255 amanda.botwood@compass.com Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton License #2076617

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.86 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned VRC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,233 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Timberlane Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00006 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-00072-00006 13

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,589

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: all appliances and lighting "as is", treadmill in basement
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 7/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Study, Laundry, Mud Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 3233
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3233
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 301.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3233
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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: Frame
  • 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
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

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: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: CENTRAL H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE M.S.

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.86
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 81022.00
  • Zoning: VRC

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20589.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-00072-00006 13
  • Tax Lot: 00006 13
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Tatar John and Tatar Maude
Bought by
Linthicum Robert Bruce and Linthicum Dona Lunsford
Seller's Agent
Susan Thompson
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Botwood
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.51%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2008
Sold by
Sweeney Patrick D and Yacomelli Lisa A
Bought by
Tatar John and Tatar Maude

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2003
Sold by
Joske Patrick G
Bought by
Sweeney Patrick D and Yacomelli Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
6.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1995
Sold by
Homes R Us
Bought by
Joske Raymond and Joske Theresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
7.61%
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
Deed $980,000 American Land Title
Bargain Sale Deed $680,000 --
Deed $600,000 --
Deed $329,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $544,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $230,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $980,000 +0.5% $303 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $975,000 -- $302 / 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 $20,590 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2024 $19,931 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2023 $19,931 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2022 $19,520 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2021 $19,951 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2020 $19,468 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2019 $18,992 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2018 $18,640 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2017 $18,131 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2016 $17,140 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2015 $17,316 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
2014 $16,957 $652,200 $278,400 $373,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2062506

Bright MLS

APN: 06-00072-0000-00006-13