Homes for sale - 12 SERGEANT ST, Princeton, NJ 08540

Listed by Vani-Vandana Uppal • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Bought with Grant Wagner • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

$1,175,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,516 SqFt

UPDATED:

Key Details

Sold Price $1,175,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,516 sqft

Price per Sqft $775

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID NJME2060204

Sold Date 08/08/25

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,516

Year Built 1935

Available Date 2025-05-30

Annual Tax Amount $18,728

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 4,800 Sqft

Acres 0.11

Lot Dimensions 48.00 x 100.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Nestled in Princeton's historic Jugtown district, this all-brick residence at 12 Sergeant Street blends timeless charm with modern upgrades. Steps from Princeton University, downtown, and the Princeton Shopping Center, it offers prime convenience on a quiet street. An inviting vestibule opens to a spacious living-dining area with a gas fireplace. A sunlit side room with expansive windows serves as an office, studio, or sunroom. The renovated kitchen boasts high-end cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, travertine backsplash, and breakfast nook. The upper floors feature three spacious bedrooms with upgraded windows, an en-suite bath, a full hallway bath, and a walk-in closet. The newly renovated third-floor bedroom is a versatile space, perfect as a guest room, studio, private retreat, or playroom. The finished basement functions as a family room and can double as a guest room. Ample built-in storage, including a coal cellar of a by gone era is perfect for a wine collection, completes the basement. Off the kitchen, a gazebo-style deck overlooks a charming patio and yard, creating a tranquil urban oasis. A bluestone patio leads to an all brick two-car garage, which could serve as a studio, or Gym or play space, or potentially converted into an ADU. In the main house, the heating units, the humidifier, and the water heater have been recently replaced. Move-in ready and brimming with character, this home combines historic Princeton allure with contemporary comforts, all within a short stroll to vibrant local amenities. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

Location

State NJ

County Mercer

Area Princeton (21114)

Zoning R3

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Study, Recreation Room, Storage Room

Basement Full

Interior

Hot Water Other

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane

Equipment See Remarks

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry

Garage Spaces 2.0

Water Access N

Accessibility Other

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Story 3

Foundation Other

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1516

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Princeton Regional Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 14-00053 02-00023

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1516

Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash

Listing Terms Conventional, Cash

Financing Conventional,Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Chris Kotula

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Agent / Founder 410 Home Team

12 SERGEANT ST Princeton, NJ 08540