$596,000
PENDING

980 Bear Tavern Rd Ewing, NJ 08628

Estimated payment $4,093/month

Total Views 9,453
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,378 Sq Ft
$251 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

TCNJ 5 mi • Trenton-Mercer Airport • West Trenton rail to NYC/PHL • I-95/I-295 access • Renovated kitchen & baths • Fireplace w/insert • Cedar fence • Storage shed Desirable Mountainview location!
Set on a spacious 0.79-acre lot, this four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,378 square feet of well-maintained living space with a convenient location near The College of New Jersey (5.0 miles), Trenton-Mercer Airport, regional rail service to New York and Philadelphia, and quick access to I-95 and I-295. The main level features light-filled living and dining areas and a thoughtfully updated kitchen with added cabinetry, backsplash, and stainless appliances. A fireplace with insert anchors the family room which features custom built-ins while updated baths and an improved laundry room add everyday comfort. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2021, new furnace and water heater in 2019, new gutters and drainage, replacement basement windows with screens, updated hardwood flooring on the upper level, and a detached storage shed replaced in 2023. Outdoor space includes a new enlarged patio in 2021, garden areas and a cedar fence added in 2023. A full unfinished basement and two-car attached garage provide flexibility for storage or future use. Convenient to schools, recreation, transit, and major employers, 980 Bear Tavern Road blends space, updates, and accessibility.

Listing Agent

Donna Murray

(609) 924-1600 wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton Brokerage Phone: 6099241600 License #9702338 Listed on: 01/02/2026

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,909

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125.00 x 277.00

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,378 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainview Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-00574-00005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,909

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0.79 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 1/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Breakfast Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2378
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2378
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 250.63
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2378
  • 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, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, 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: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Dimensions: 125.00 x 277.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 34625.00
  • Zoning: R-1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11909.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-00574-00005
  • Tax Lot: 00005
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EWING TOWNSHIP

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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 $11,563 $294,000 $61,400 $232,600
2024 $10,869 $294,000 $61,400 $232,600
2023 $10,869 $294,000 $61,400 $232,600
2022 $10,575 $294,000 $61,400 $232,600
2021 $10,316 $294,000 $61,400 $232,600
2020 $10,169 $294,000 $61,400 $232,600
2019 $9,905 $294,000 $61,400 $232,600
2018 $10,627 $201,200 $70,300 $130,900
2017 $10,875 $201,200 $70,300 $130,900
2016 $10,728 $201,200 $70,300 $130,900
2015 $10,335 $201,200 $70,300 $130,900
2014 $10,307 $201,200 $70,300 $130,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/19/2026 02/19/26 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2026 01/02/26 For Sale $596,000 +102.0% $251 / Sq Ft
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Sold $295,000 -1.7% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2015 03/19/15 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2015 03/02/15 For Sale $300,000 -- $126 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $295,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $236,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2070760

Bright MLS

APN: 02-00574-0000-00005

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