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50 Forest Ave, Princeton, NJ, 08540

2beds
1baths
--sqft
$549,900
--price/sqft
$3,956/moest. monthly cost
$158,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled on a picturesque half-acre corner lot surrounded by mature trees, this charming 2-bedroom ranch offers privacy, character, and endless potential in a truly special setting. Inside, you'll find a surprisingly spacious floor plan featuring a sun-filled living room with a classic brick wood-burning fireplace, adjoining dining area, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout much of the home. The eat-in kitchen has been refreshed with butcher block countertops, subway tile backsplash, luxury vinyl flooring, stainless steel refrigerator, and a new range, creating a clean, functional space with room for your own personal touches. Both bedrooms are generously sized with hardwood flooring, ample closet space, and abundant natural light. A full basement provides laundry, excellent storage, and endless possibilities for a workshop, home gym, or future finished living space. Outside, enjoy the detached one-car garage, long driveway offering ample off-street parking, expansive yard, and mature trees that create a peaceful, park-like setting. A walk-up attic offers additional storage. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing to one-floor living, or looking for a property you can personalize over time, this home presents a wonderful opportunity in a desirable location with convenient access to shopping, dining, major highways, and commuter routes.

Getting Around

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
27
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
4/10
Sampson G Smith SchoolGrades 6-85.3 mi
3/10
Franklin Twp High SchoolGrades 9-125.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1945

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Range/Oven-Electric,Refrigerator,Washer,Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Features: Storage Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Full,Unfinished

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 165

Bedroom2

  • Level: First
  • Area: 104

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 182

Features

  • Flooring: Parquet-Some,Tile,Vinyl-Linoleum,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating

  • Heating features: Radiators - Hot Water,Natural Gas

Kitchen

  • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Level: First
  • Area: 169

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 228

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2708000260000000020000
  • Exclusions: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.50 Acres
  • Features: Corner Lot,Wooded
  • Lot size dimensions: 145 x 150

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: 2 Car Width,Additional Parking,Asphalt,Off Street,Detached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tornado

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 $2,780$33,360
Home Insurance *$155$1,860
Property Taxes $828$9,936
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$3,956$47,472
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$135,634/yr
40% on housing$118,680/yr
45% on housing$105,493/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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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: 8.3%
8.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08540$488
Somerset County$343

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08540$399
Somerset County$348

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-13Pending sale$549,900
2026-07-20Listed for sale$549,900
2003-01-30Sold$45,000
1972-05-11Sold$37,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMark Jiorle
BrokerageRe/Max Diamond Realtors

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