Precious Bankole

157 Christopher Drive

Princeton, NJ
$ 2,000,000 Beds 4 Baths 5 Sq 3,936 Virtual Tour
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Tucked at the end of a winding, tree-lined drive into Princeton's coveted Ettl Farm, this elegant Colonial combines timeless architecture with exceptional privacy, abundant natural light, and beautifully designed spaces for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. A dramatic two-story foyer with a sweeping curved staircase sets the tone, opening to a stunning two-story living room centered around a fireplace. The formal dining room flows seamlessly into the expansive kitchen, featuring a center island, breakfast bar, and sun-filled breakfast room wrapped in three walls of windows overlooking the fenced backyard and sparkling pool. The kitchen and breakfast room open to the inviting family room with a second fireplace and rear staircase to the second level, while an adjoining private study provides the perfect home office. Two powder rooms complete the thoughtfully designed first floorone conveniently located near the main entertaining spaces and the other serving the pool and backyard. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a tray-ceiling bedroom, sitting room, updated spa-like bath, dual walk-in closets, and a sunlit private office surrounded by three walls of windows beneath a vaulted ceiling, creating an airy retreat with spectacular backyard views. Two additional bedrooms share an updated hall bath with dual sinks, while a fourth gracious size bedroom enjoys its own updated ensuite bath. The finished lower level expands the home's versatility with a fourth full bath, generous recreation and fitness space, an additional work area, two finished storage rooms, and ample unfinished space for future expansion. Outside, a three-car side-entry garage is enhanced by a paver driveway in the front and a patio in the back with an electric awning, overlooking the pool and spa creating the ideal setting for everyday enjoyment and effortless entertaining. Backing to preserved open space within the community, the property is bathed in sunlight throughout the day and offers rare, unobstructed views of the night skyperfect for peaceful evenings and stargazing from your own backyard. Located in the highly regarded Johnson Park School District, this exceptional home is just minutes from downtown Princeton and Princeton University, where charming boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, cafe's, bakeries, theater, library, and a vibrant arts scene create an exceptional lifestyle.

ACTIVE

  • Price
  • $ 2,000,000
  • City
  • Princeton
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • MERCER
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 2
  • Area
  • Princeton
  • Lot Size
  • 0.5 Acres
  • Zip
  • 08540
  • Sqr Footage
  • 3,936
  • Year Built
  • 1995
  • Taxes
  • $ 30426
  • Style
  • Colonial
  • MLS#
  • NJME2080628
Listed By: Heidi A. Hartmann with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton - 6099211411;
Data Source: Bright MLS

Features

General

Living Area 3936
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Possession Negotiable
Zoning R1AH
HOA Fee 400.00
Garage Spaces 6.00
Association Fee Includes Common Area Maintenance
Patio/Porch Features Patio(s)
Architectural Style Colonial
Pool Features In Ground
Construction Materials Stick Built
School District PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Year Built 1995
View Garden/Lawn,Scenic Vista
Levels 2
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel Electric
Accessibility None
Assoc Fee Paid Per Quarterly
County MERCER
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Association Amenities Jog/Walk Path,Tennis Courts,Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Yes
Subdivision Name ETTL FARM
Garage Y/N Yes
Water Access Y/N No
Other Structures Above Grade,Below Grade
Full Baths 4
Status ACTIVE
Directions Rosedale Road to Christopher Drive (Ettl Farm)
City PRINCETON
Association Name ACV PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Senior Community Y/N No
MLS Area Princeton (21114)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 21867.00
Tax Assessed Value 1113300.0
Tax Annual Amount 30426.0
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N No
Bathrooms Count Main Level 2.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 508.13
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Virtual Tour https://www.flipsnack.com/AB9ECBDD75E/157-christopher-drive-unb
Total SQFT 3936
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 00007

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Additional Stairway
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Basement Partially Finished
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Wood
Hot Water Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 3936
Half Baths 2
Central Air Y/N Yes
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Den,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Study,Exercise Room,Laundry,Recreation Room,Storage Room,Bathroom 2,Bat
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Laundry Type Main Floor,Hookup,Basement
Below Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels 4
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 4
Bathrooms Half Main Level 2
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 3
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1 1
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels 3
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels 1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 3.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 1.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels 3
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels 1
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Awning(s)
Pool Yes - Personal
Fencing Aluminum
Water Source Public
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Features Garage - Side Entry
Type of Parking Attached Garage,Driveway,Parking Garage
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Water View Y/N No
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Size Acres 0.50
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N No
Land Assessed Value 500000.00
Navigable Water Y/N No
Water Oriented Y/N No
# of Attached Garage Spaces 3
LotDimensionsSource Assessor
Parking Garage - # of Spaces 3

Room Details

Bathroom 2 Upper 1
Bathroom 3 Upper 1
Bedroom 2 Upper 1
Bedroom 3 Upper 1
Bedroom 4 Upper 1 Attached Bathroom
Breakfast Room Main
Den Lower 1
Dining Room Main
Exercise Room Lower 1
Family Room Main Fireplace - Wood Burning
Foyer Main Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Full Bath Lower 1
Half Bath # 2 Main
Half Bath Main
Kitchen Main Breakfast Bar,Island,Kitchen - Eat-in
Laundry Lower 1
Living Room Main Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Fireplace - Wood Burning
Primary Bathroom Upper 1
Primary Bedroom Upper 1 Attached Bathroom,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Recreation Room Lower 1
Sitting Room Upper 1
Storage Room # 2 Lower 1
Storage Room Lower 1
Study Upper 1
Study # 2 Main

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Martinsburg, WV office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Johnson Park Elementary School
Middle School John Witherspoon M.S.
High School Princeton H.S.

Price History

7/16/2026 Listed $2,245,000
8/19/2026 11% - $2,000,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 08540

Price
AVG $2.03M
$2M
Taxes
AVG $31,801
$30,426
Year Built
AVG 1964
1995
Visits
AVG 284
248
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157 Christopher Drive Princeton, NJ is a Single Family Home for sale at $2000000 with 3936 sqft and a lot size of 0.5 Acres Acre(s). 157 Christopher Drive Princeton has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and was built in 1995. The property's zip code is 08540 which is in Princeton, NJ

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