1 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
OFF MARKET

1 Carter Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540

  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths

$1,720,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,255/mo*

$1,720,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,255/mo*
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
(on 12 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This extraordinary stone manor house, dating all the way back to 1730 with later additions, is truly one-of-a-kind. As you wind your way down the long red stone driveway, you'll be captivated by the unmistakable timeless elegance of this irreplaceable home. Step inside and be transported back in time as you admire the seven (non-working) fireplaces adorned with period mantels and the stunning original flooring that exudes character and warmth. The floorplan of this home is incredibly versatile, accommodating any stage of life with ease. Not only is there a luxurious first-floor bedroom suite, but there's also another one upstairs, offering flexible living arrangements to suit your needs. The heart of the home is the recently overhauled gourmet kitchen, a true chef's delight, complete with high-end appliances and finishes. Adjacent to the kitchen, a charming breakfast room with a glass ceiling invites you to start your day with a flood of natural light. And when it's time to entertain, the banquet-size dining room, just a few steps away, is the perfect setting for hosting memorable gatherings. The five-bedroom home offers endless possibilities, with a multitude of rooms that could serve alternative uses such as for exercise, meditation, or home offices. A back staircase leads to ideal nanny quarters tucked away from the other bedrooms. The finished third floor boasts a huge storage room and another finished room. Outside, the scenic grounds feature a Har-Tru tennis court for a friendly match, a beautiful allée of fruit trees, a bountiful vegetable garden, and a generously sized partially covered terrace. Also nestled on the grounds are two potentially income-producing cottages. The first features three bedrooms, while the second offers two bedrooms. There are also garages for multiple cars. Prepare to fall in love with the rich history, timeless elegance, and endless possibilities that await!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 15, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1 Carter Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 15Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water HeaterLaundry: Upper Level,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator,Natural Gas,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 6Fireplace: DecorativeHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: None
View
Has a ViewView: Panoramic, Scenic Vista

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: TerraceOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Tennis Court(s)Foundation: OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: On Site Septic

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1730
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: StoneNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: See Listing Agent.Included in Sale: Tractor, Roller For Tennis Court, Leaf Collector (all As Is). See Listing Agent For Others.Parcel Number: 070650100115

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 15 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: PRINCETONCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: Lawrence Township Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Lawrence Township Public SchoolsHigh School District: Lawrence Township Public Schools

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 12 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: NJME2036260Municipality: LAWRENCE TWP
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Jane Henderson Kenyon, (609) 828-1450
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Bought with: Eileen Bitterly, (202) 262-2667, Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#NJME2036260

Price History for 1 Carter Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/15/2024$1,445,000Sold
Bright MLS #NJME2036260
11/05/2023$1,395,000PendingBright MLS #NJME2036260
10/25/2023$1,395,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #NJME2036260
02/09/1999$975,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$37,517
Assessment$1,211,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1 Carter Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
12/01/25
5
3.5
4,807
0.32
Single-Family Home
$665,000
07/31/25
3
3
-
0.63
Single-Family Home
$800,000
06/20/25
4
3
3,541
0.78
Single-Family Home
$1,424,000
10/10/25
5
6.5
-
0.52
Single-Family Home
$840,000
06/02/25
4
4.5
3,387
0.50
Single-Family Home
$875,000
02/17/26
3
3.5
2,742
0.34
Single-Family Home
$740,000
11/07/25
3
2
-
0.61
Single-Family Home
$999,999
08/14/25
5
3
3,092
1.09
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/28/26
5
5
7,000
0.60
Single-Family Home
$940,000
07/17/25
4
2.5
2,464

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Princeton

At least 271 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Michaelkalina
    "Best schools and safe community. Easy walking and historic town and gown atmosphere. Best restaurants and shopping. "
  • Juliana Rojas Zea
    "They would like to live here. It is peaceful and safe to live here. We always treat our pets with respect and kindness "
  • Michaelkalina
    "Best public schools in NJ and top in the country. Most walkable and safe places to live. Very neighborly. "
  • Shideh Theunissen
    "My community is clean, considerate, and safe. The roads are not all well lit and we do have regular tree fall during inclement weather which can be abated by proactive removal of high risk trees"
  • Gayatri Krishnan
    "10 min to Princeton university 17 min to Princeton jct 5 min to shopping 3 min to best Bagel place Bagel Barn 2 min to Princeton Airport "
  • Zd5r5vkswj
    "It’s good. Kids are friendly and most at people are ok. Some are a bit strange here but that can be entertaining. All in all it’s a pretty fun solid place to live and visit. "
  • Rmy.ard
    "Friendly, safe, clean and enjoyable. Princeton is a diverse community, with a very strong public support system. It has excellent schools, great recreation facilities and numerous public parks and playgrounds. "
  • Davidzht
    " Excellent and competitive school district, quiet and safe, 1 mile to Princetion junction railway station."
  • Davidzht
    "There is a wonderful weekend farmer market close to Princeton Junction station. A neighborhood band plays beautiful music and songs."
  • Trulia User
    "I like a clean n nice place to stay with my kids. This place look very nice n beautiful good for people with children."
  • Trulia User
    "To get to bus station is a long , over populated area and the majority of people walk but a lot of cars in a very over populated and mixture of all kinds of people. Some very nice, and some very rude and feel they own the streets! I really hate Princeton and don’t recommend it. To get to train station is now a drive and to The Dinky is a longer walk than bus stop. And everything costs money, they built decks to make money and they also make you get permits to park. I was blessed enough to have a driveway where I was, but all in all: I rate it a good=25 & bad=75%-NOT VERY GOOD! Must rate Police & EMT IS A GOOD-100% -very fair and also courts are fair majority of time"
  • Trulia User
    "Great area..great schools..and great parks…love the diversity and restaurant options. Great location near all major NJ highways…Rt 1, 22,95 287,….etc"
  • Trulia User
    "Area probably could use a dog park. Nice placements of parks. Great school systems. Also, great vets nearby since Route 1 and Route 26 are nearby."
  • Terri W. H.
    "Been here for 32 years Love being here ! On a small farm yet Princeton & New Bruns 20 min car ride away "
  • Terri W. H.
    "We have raised 3 children in this township. They are all very successful in their lives and careers. Franklin has beautiful parks, southern end of township is close to the historic Del-Raritan Canal "
  • Beth
    "Walk to town and all schools grocery stores and campus. Beautiful houses, diverse and good for bikes and walking. Walk to train to the city. "
  • Davidzht
    "Great to live in west Windsor, great schools, safe neighborhood, transportation convenience, shoppings good, lower property tax"
  • Paula F.
    "5 minute drive. it is a great town, no traffic. access to buses and trains to New York city and Philadelphia. "
  • Dana W.
    "This is a walkable community filled with educated citizens who are active in community events. Home prices are very expensive. Getting into the housing market here is the toughest aspect of living here. "
  • Tiger jcs
    "Very multi ethnic. Both historic and modern with a great university in our midst assuring that great cultural offerings are available year round."
  • Courtney F.
    "Traffic isn’t too bad on this dude of town. Rush hour with school buses slowing down the cars is usually brief. "
  • Dana W.
    "My commute is an 8 minute drive. If it wasn’t across route 1, I would walk or ride my bike. I wish I could get there without crossing the major thruway."
  • Brian P
    "Great open spaces and parks, but no specific dog parks that are free. People are dog-friendly and people pick up after themselves."
  • Dana W.
    "My commute is easy just an 8 minute drive and my children walk to school each day. When we want to go to NYC, the Dinky comes right to town and we are in the city in less than one hour. "
  • Yogesh P.
    "Clean , peaceful , well maintained , like it here It’s all lush green all over Easy access to all daily needs Commute to most of places is by car for me , but I heard there are buses to Princeton junction for NY travelers "
  • Luc.tholens66
    "People look out for each other, diverse and caring. Neighbors are welcoming, friendly and above all helpful. We love living here"
  • Pflory
    "we have community yard sales and other events Everyone looks out for each others children and making sure it is a safe place to play.. "
  • Chaskingnj
    "We have many families in our neighborhood. Our neighbors care about the vibrancy of our community. The school district is well run and has a diverse and engaged population of faculty, students and parents."
  • Chaskingnj
    "We have lived in Lawrenceville village for over 20 years. It is a very nice and safe community. There are many small businesses in town."
  • Becka.maynard
    "The neighborhood is quiet but friendly. It is convenient to downtown and to public transportation. Great parks and schools. "
  • Trulia User
    "Communiversity Jazz festival Pi day Half marathon Bike to school day Mccaffreys food fair Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx "
  • Ck_parkar
    "I’ve lived here for seven years and continued here. It is very quiet with great neighbors. Due to school, it is bit more competitive, but also keeps the kids occupied creatively "
  • Megan C.
    "Most streets have sidewalks. A few businesses have water out for pets. It’s a lovely neighborhood!"
  • Amie T
    "Many of parks and beautiful outdoor areas to exercise dogs. Plethora of pet sitting services in the area and many neighbors always out walking dogs."
  • Dpuntwea
    "Civil neighbors, superior education opportunities at all levels and an efficiently zone town with excellent restaurants. "
  • Dana
    "Friendly area. Great services clean and quiet. Great places to eat. Nice walking paths. Close proximity to other areas. Great shopping."
  • Amiethornton
    "Great access to wooded walking trails in close proximity and very dog friendly community. Large yards are amenable to dog households."
  • Dpunt
    "Dogs are welcomed here. Dog walkers are numerous and are courteous to pedestrian. Some stores in town to leave water bowls outside for thirsty dogs."
  • Johanna
    "Would be great if there was an actual town in West Windsor. But alas, schools are everything. People aren’t always the friendliest."

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1 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom single-family home built in 1730. This property is not currently available for sale. 1 Carter Rd was last sold on May 15, 2024 for $1,445,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $1,395,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1 Carter Rd is $1,720,100.