79 Lafayette Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton
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79 Lafayette Rd,Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,920,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,506 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: susan a norman
Office: coldwell banker residential brokerage - princeton
MLS#:NJME2062340
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,920,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$547.63

About this home

Timeless Elegance and Style in Princeton’s Western Section Imaging living the lifestyle you have always dreamed of just minutes from downtown Princeton and all it has to offer. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in the coveted Western Section, 79 Lafayette Road offers a rare blend of classic architecture and thoughtful modern updates. Tucked into a professionally landscaped yard, this gracious 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath center hall Colonial is a true sanctuary. This timeless center hall Colonial was expanded in 1998 by renowned architect Lewis Barber, who thoughtfully reimagined the home to include a luxurious primary bedroom suite and a spacious kitchen and great room combination. These additions feature vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, and expansive views of the park-like backyard, creating a seamless blend of elegance and comfort. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite impresses with a vaulted ceiling and a luxurious ensuite bath. Imagine entertaining in the formal front-to-back...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Subdivision & Development:WESTERN
  • Listing ID #:NJME2062340
  • Added:439 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 23, 2025 at 07:27 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Tile/Brick, Wood
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom
  • Basement Description:Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Living area:3,506 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Pitched, Shingle
  • Year built:1950
  • Building area:3,506 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.46 Acres
  • Lot Features:Front Yard, Open, Rear Yard
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding
  • Foundation Description:Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:2 Stories

Schools

  • High school:PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle school:JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
  • Elementary school:COMM PARK

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,920,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$547.63
  • Tax amount:$33,947 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Laundry
  • Amenities:Built-Ins, Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Garage spaces:2

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