$2,350,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM

38 Carter Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated payment $14,058/month

Total Views 203
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$783 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Concrete Pool
  • 1.45 Acre Lot
  • Marble Flooring
  • Lawrence High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

Set well back from the road behind a lush curtain of trees, 38 Carter Road offers both privacy and proximity—an extraordinary retreat just minutes from downtown Princeton. This fully updated residence sits on 1.45 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and has been reimagined from top to bottom to meet the expectations of today’s modern lifestyle. Step through contemporary five-lite double doors and you’ll immediately sense this home is anything but ordinary. Sunlight pours into the open-concept living and dining rooms, where crisp white walls, hardwood floors, and oversized windows set a fresh, inviting tone. A striking raised-hearth wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character to the space, making it equally suited for intimate evenings or lively entertaining. In the heart of the home, the showstopping kitchen is designed with both form and function in mind. Quartz countertops, an 8-foot waterfall center island with seating, and a wall of windows frame the views of the professionally landscaped yard. The GE Cafe appliance package in matte white includes a gas range with six burners, a double wall oven, and a French door refrigerator with a dual dispense auto-fill pitcher—delivering chilled water on demand while maintaining the sleek aesthetic. The sunny breakfast area sits beneath dual skylights and is surrounded by windows, creating a dreamy spot to start your day. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, completing the circular main-level floor plan. This spacious and comfortable room features a second wood-burning fireplace and expansive windows overlooking the front lawn. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true sanctuary.With a dedicated sitting area, the room feels both luxurious and serene—an ideal spot for reading, relaxing, or quiet morning coffee. The en suite marble bath is a spa-worthy haven, with an oversized glass-enclosed shower with bench, a dual-sink vanity, and a smart tankless toilet with heated seat, bidet, and remote control. An integrated lighting heated mirror adds a touch of high-tech glamour. The hall bath, equally elegant, includes the same mirror and smart toilet, and serves three additional bedrooms—one of which connects to a large bonus room, ideal for guests, hobbies, or play. Throughout the home, every detail has been carefully considered, right down to the champagne gold hardware with concealed screws on the doors. The fully fenced backyard is lifestyle-oriented and ready for fun and relaxation, with an in-ground pool and paver patio that make entertaining a breeze. And while the finishes shine, the home’s infrastructure is equally impressive. A Generac whole-house generator provides peace of mind, as do the new HVAC system (2025) and septic system (2025). The full unfinished basement handles all your storage needs with ease, and a two-car side-entry garage completes the package. This is a home where you can truly have it all—just a short drive from Princeton’s world-class dining, cultural venues, and charm, but with every reason to stay in and enjoy the lifestyle you’ve created.

Listing Agent

Annabella Santos

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8833510 Listed on: 08/23/2025

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,034

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 1.45 Acre Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned EP-1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Pool

  • Concrete Pool

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Greater Than The Number Of Bedrooms

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00026
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-06601-00026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,034

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator washer dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 8/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Remarks Public: Set well back from the road behind a lush curtain of trees, 38 Carter Road offers both privacy and proximity—an extraordinary retreat just minutes from downtown Princeton. This fully updated residence sits on 1.45 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and has been reimagined from top to bottom to meet the expectations of today’s modern lifestyle. Step through contemporary five-lite double doors and you’ll immediately sense this home is anything but ordinary. Sunlight pours into the open-concept living and dining rooms, where crisp white walls, hardwood floors, and oversized windows set a fresh, inviting tone. A striking raised-hearth wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character to the space, making it equally suited for intimate evenings or lively entertaining. In the heart of the home, the showstopping kitchen is designed with both form and function in mind. Quartz countertops, an 8-foot waterfall center island with seating, and a wall of windows frame the views of the professionally landscaped yard. The GE Café appliance package in matte white includes a gas range with six burners, a double wall oven, and a French door refrigerator with a dual dispense auto-fill pitcher—delivering chilled water on demand while maintaining the sleek aesthetic. The sunny breakfast area sits beneath dual skylights and is surrounded by windows, creating a dreamy spot to start your day. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, completing the circular main-level floor plan. This spacious and comfortable room features a second wood-burning fireplace and expansive windows overlooking the front lawn. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true sanctuary.With a dedicated sitting area, the room feels both luxurious and serene—an ideal spot for reading, relaxing, or quiet morning coffee. The en suite marble bath is a spa-worthy haven, with an oversized glass-enclosed shower with bench, a dual-sink vanity, and a smart tankless toilet with heated seat, bidet, and remote control. An integrated lighting heated mirror adds a touch of high-tech glamour. The hall bath, equally elegant, includes the same mirror and smart toilet, and serves three additional bedrooms—one of which connects to a large bonus room, ideal for guests, hobbies, or play. Throughout the home, every detail has been carefully considered, right down to the champagne gold hardware with concealed screws on the doors. The fully fenced backyard is lifestyle-oriented and ready for fun and relaxation, with an in-ground pool and paver patio that make entertaining a breeze. And while the finishes shine, the home’s infrastructure is equally impressive. A Generac whole-house generator provides peace of mind, as do the new HVAC system (2025) and septic system (2025). The full unfinished basement handles all your storage needs with ease, and a two-car side-entry garage completes the package. This is a home where you can truly have it all—just a short drive from Princeton’s world-class dining, cultural venues, and charm, but with every reason to stay in and enjoy the lifestyle you’ve created.
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Energy Star Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Engineered Wood, Marble
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3000
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 783.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 38

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
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Pool Features: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic > # Of Br
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200397290
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 63162.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: EP-1

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15034.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-06601-00026
  • Tax Lot: 00026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2599
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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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 $15,035 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2024 $14,734 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2023 $14,734 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2022 $14,467 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2021 $14,282 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2020 $13,833 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2019 $13,904 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2018 $13,588 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2017 $13,525 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2016 $13,326 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2015 $12,708 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
2014 $12,465 $485,300 $187,200 $298,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2025 08/23/25 For Sale $2,350,000 +238.1% $783 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold $695,000 -13.0% $268 / Sq Ft
06/30/2024 06/30/24 For Sale $799,000 -32.9% $308 / Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $1,190,000 -4.8% $223 / Sq Ft
10/01/2015 10/01/15 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2015 08/25/15 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $234 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $695,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $695,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $688,500 New Conventional
Closed $688,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2064318

Bright MLS

APN: 07-06601-0000-00026