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165 Arreton Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540

5beds
5baths
4,091sqft
$1,699,000
$415price/sqft
$12,564/moest. monthly cost
$502,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled on a beautifully landscaped, mature lot in the highly sought-after Princeton Ridge neighborhood, this exceptional Colonial estate offers timeless elegance, spacious living, and serene wooded views. This stately five-bedroom, four full and one-half bath residence is thoughtfully designed for both gracious entertaining and comfortable everyday living. A grand entrance welcomes you into a light-filled floor plan featuring elegant formal living spaces. The formal living room flows into a charming sitting room with a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting retreat. At the heart of the home is the expansive open-concept kitchen and family room, anchored by a second fireplace and designed for effortless gathering. The kitchen opens to an expansive wraparound deck overlooking peaceful woodlands—perfect for outdoor dining or simply enjoying the tranquil setting. A formal dining room, conveniently located off the kitchen, is ideal for entertaining. The first floor also offers a private office or guest bedroom with an adjacent full bath, a conveniently located laundry room, and a powder room. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a private sitting room or office, oversized walk-in closets, and a spacious en-suite bath. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a full bath, sauna, and endless possibilities for recreation, fitness, or entertainment. Complete with a three-car garage and surrounded by mature landscaping, this distinguished home combines classic Colonial architecture with modern comfort in one of Princeton's most desirable neighborhoods, just minutes from downtown Princeton, Princeton University, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
11
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
8/10
Princeton High SchoolGrades 9-121.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1992

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 4,091

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,091
  • Total interior livable area: 4,091 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 140250200005
  • Zoning: RA
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Garden,Trees/Woods

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.00 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 9
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Side,Garage Door Opener,Inside Entrance,Attached,Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 6

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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,591$103,092
Home Insurance *$479$5,748
Property Taxes $3,044$36,528
Electricity $450$5,411
Total$12,564$150,768
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$430,765/yr
40% on housing$376,920/yr
45% on housing$335,040/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.3%
10.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.8%
-1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$415This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08540$487
Mercer County$275

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08540$399
Mercer County$281

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-17Listed for sale$1,699,000
2026-04-07Listing removed$1,920,000
2026-03-17Price change$1,920,000
2026-01-20Listed for sale$1,999,999
2020-01-10Sold$1,320,000
2019-11-12Pending sale$1,450,000
2019-10-22Listed for sale$1,450,000
2019-09-30Pending sale$1,450,000
2019-06-05Price change$1,450,000
2019-04-06Listed for sale$1,495,000
2015-02-04Sold$1,370,000
2014-09-30Price change$1,400,000
2014-09-04Listed for sale$1,450,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentIngela Kostenbader
BrokerageQueenston Realty, LLC

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