5 Penlaw Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ, 08648
About This Home
Welcome home to this wonderful 5-bedroom, 2½-bath residence in the heart of Lawrenceville! Ideally located just blocks from The Lawrenceville School, local restaurants, bakeries, and parks, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community. Filled with natural light, the home features beautiful hardwood floors in the living room and dining room. The spacious floor plan includes a welcoming living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a cozy family room with a fireplace—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Make your way outside to the screened-in porch, a perfect place to relax while overlooking the flat, private backyard. An unfinished basement provides abundant storage and offers excellent potential for future living space. Conveniently located near Route 1 and I-295, with easy access to nearby train stations, Princeton University, and several of the area's top private schools, this home is perfectly situated for commuters and families alike. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional Lawrenceville home your own. Schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Oven,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Built-In Range,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Drainage System
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom5
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,Breakfast Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Pantry,Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Wood,Ceramic Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,174
Half Bath
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,174
- Total interior livable area: 2,174 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Screened Porch
- Level: Main
Storage Room
- Level: Upper
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 070560200005
- Zoning: R-2B
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 0.37 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 110.00 x 145.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side,Asphalt,Attached,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,413 | $40,956 |
| Home Insurance * | $208 | $2,496 |
| Property Taxes | $1,209 | $14,508 |
| Electricity | $239 | $2,875 |
| Total | $5,069 | $60,828 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Contingent | $675,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $675,000 |
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