238 John St, Princeton, NJ 08542
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OFF MARKET

$727,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

238 John St, Princeton, NJ 08542

Est. Refi. Payment $5,205/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 7, 2025 for $680,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$727K
Since last month
Increased$21K (+2.9%)
Since last year
Increased$24K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$51K (+7.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +80% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$731K
August 2026$732K
July 2026$710K
June 2026$687K
May 2026$699K
April 2026$691K
March 2026$699K
February 2026$702K
January 2026$698K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
142 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$675,000
12/09/25
3
1.5
1,256
24-28 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$680,000
09/19/25
3
2
1,496
224 John St, Princeton, NJ
0.02
Single-Family Home
$525,000
09/18/25
3
1
1,204
202 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$800,000
07/31/26
3
2.5
1,236
3 Harris Rd, Princeton, NJ
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,165,000
12/08/25
3
1.5
-
33 Jefferson Rd, Princeton, NJ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
05/20/26
3
2
1,616
18 Lytle St, Princeton, NJ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
08/25/26
3
2.5
2,160
26 Jefferson Rd, Princeton, NJ
0.39
Single-Family Home
$999,000
09/30/25
4
1.5
2,244

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
224 John St, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.02
$531,100
3
1
1,204
Off Market
66 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.07
$875,600
3
1.5
1,365
Off Market
30 Lytle St, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.07
$885,500
3
2.5
-
Off Market
51 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.06
$926,100
3
2
1,632
Off Market
71 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.09
$819,600
2
2
-
Off Market
19 Lytle St, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.08
$675,000
2
1.5
-
Off Market
182-184 John St, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.11
$1,270,900
6
3
2,497
Off Market
18 Lytle St, Princeton, NJ 08540
0.09
$1,200,000
3
2.5
2,160
Recently Sold
114-118 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.10
$1,237,100
4
3
-
Off Market
92 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.12
$935,500
3
2
-
Off Market
142 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
0.11
$675,000
3
1.5
1,256
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1930
3 Parking Spaces

About this House

This Princeton charmer is the unicorn you've been searching for! Cozy and bursting with character, this Colonial is just waiting for your personal touch. Start your morning on the front porch and enjoy your evenings on the back deck. The open living and dining rooms are just the right size for relaxing and/or hosting. The spacious eat-in kitchen is adjacent to an oversized laundry and mudroom, which also houses a full bath. Upstairs, three bedrooms and another bright hall bath offer restful retreats, all bathed in natural light from the many windows. This home also enjoys the benefits of a recent energy retrofit with new insulation, new on-demand heating and hot water system, and new plumbing. No need to worry about parking; the shared driveway has room for three cars. Just seven blocks from Nassau Street and close to the library, coffee shops, favorite restaurants, and schools. There’s even a playground with a splashpad right across the street!
238 John St, Princeton, NJ 08542 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for the $679,000 asking price on Jan 7, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2024 with an asking price of $3,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 31, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $727,300, with a rent estimate of $4,556/month.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Mark Davies, (215) 248-2727
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Bought with: Hardik Patel, (609) 619-0619, Realty Mark Central, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#NJME2047932

Home Details for 238 John St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable ConnectedAppliances: Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Wood, Vinyl, Tile Brick
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Pitched ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PorchOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Sidewalks, Street LightsFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer.Parcel Number: 1400015 0400073

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $679,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jan 07 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: PRINCETONCommunity: Abbott Commons
School Information
Elementary School District: Princeton Regional SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Princeton Regional SchoolsHigh School District: Princeton Regional Schools

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3494 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Agency

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: NJME2047932Municipality: PRINCETON

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 7, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2047932
Sold
$680,000
Oct 25, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2047932
Pending
$679,000
Oct 16, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2047932
Contingent
$679,000
Aug 31, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,750
Aug 30, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2047932
Listed For Sale
$679,000

Market trends in Princeton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$949K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$424
$15MoM
Available listings
189
4MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Princeton

At least 272 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % 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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  • jada s
    "The complex is a bit difficult to work with dogs. But the overall surrounding areas are perfect for pups and service animals. "
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  • Jay
    "It’s a good place but pricey if you can afford it "
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  • Michaelkalina
    "Best schools and safe community. Easy walking and historic town and gown atmosphere. Best restaurants and shopping. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Michaelkalina
    "Best public schools in NJ and top in the country. Most walkable and safe places to live. Very neighborly. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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 "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Davidzht
    " Excellent and competitive school district, quiet and safe, 1 mile to Princetion junction railway station."
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  • Davidzht
    "There is a wonderful weekend farmer market close to Princeton Junction station. A neighborhood band plays beautiful music and songs."
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  • 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."
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  • 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"
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • Terri W. H.
    "Been here for 32 years Love being here ! On a small farm yet Princeton & New Bruns 20 min car ride away "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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. "
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  • Davidzht
    "Great to live in west Windsor, great schools, safe neighborhood, transportation convenience, shoppings good, lower property tax"
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  • Paula F.
    "5 minute drive. it is a great town, no traffic. access to buses and trains to New York city and Philadelphia. "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • Courtney F.
    "Traffic isn’t too bad on this dude of town. Rush hour with school buses slowing down the cars is usually brief. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Luc.tholens66
    "People look out for each other, diverse and caring. Neighbors are welcoming, friendly and above all helpful. We love living here"
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  • 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.. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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    "The neighborhood is quiet but friendly. It is convenient to downtown and to public transportation. Great parks and schools. "
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    "Communiversity Jazz festival Pi day Half marathon Bike to school day Mccaffreys food fair Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx "
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  • 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 "
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  • Megan C.
    "Most streets have sidewalks. A few businesses have water out for pets. It’s a lovely neighborhood!"
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  • 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."
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    "Civil neighbors, superior education opportunities at all levels and an efficiently zone town with excellent restaurants. "
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  • Dana
    "Friendly area. Great services clean and quiet. Great places to eat. Nice walking paths. Close proximity to other areas. Great shopping."
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  • Amiethornton
    "Great access to wooded walking trails in close proximity and very dog friendly community. Large yards are amenable to dog households."
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Frequently asked questions about 238 John St

  • What is 238 John St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 238 John St in Princeton, NJ is $727,300.
  • What is the price history for 238 John St?
    238 John St in Princeton, NJ last sold for $680,000 in January 2025.
  • Is Princeton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Princeton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Princeton?
    The median sale price in Princeton is $949K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 238 John St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 238 John St in Princeton, NJ has air conditioning.
  • Does 238 John St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 238 John St in Princeton, NJ has in-unit laundry.

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