1036 CANAL RD Princeton, NJ 08540
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 960 sqft
Price per Sqft $415
Subdivision Griggstown
MLS Listing ID NJSO2004678
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 960
Year Built 1840
Annual Tax Amount $7,814
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2.670 Acres
Acres 2.67
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a fresh functional kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, plus a warm brick-floored entry that preserves the home's vintage character. The main level includes a cozy living and dining space, a convenient laundry room with newer washer and dryer, and a charming half bath tucked just off the living room.
Upstairs, the two inviting bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The primary bedroom is a true retreat—featuring a vaulted ceiling, rich in character with a cozy chalet vibe, a built-in window seat perfect for reading or relaxing, and an open, airy layout that connects beautifully with the rest of the second floor. Cute storage nook in the ceiling and a feeling of nice finishes.
Modern infrastructure upgrades include updated HVAC, plumbing, electric, hot water heater, crawl space waterproofing, and—rare for this kind of rural setting—public sewer, offering low-maintenance peace of mind.
Outside, this property offers a truly special lifestyle. With the Delaware & Raritan Canal as your backyard border, you can canoe or kayak straight from your property (both included in the sale!), bike or run along the canal path, and enjoy sweeping views of preserved natural surroundings. The fully fenced garden, one active chicken coop, and two garden sheds evoke a sense of self-sufficiency and peaceful, back-to-nature living—ideal for downsizers or city dwellers seeking a weekend escape. A spacious back deck adds to the home's appeal, perfect for morning coffee or sunset dinners.
Just minutes from downtown Princeton, yet worlds away in feel, 1036 Canal Road is a rare opportunity to own a turn-key home with timeless charm in a tranquil, recreation-rich setting.
Location
State NJ
County Somerset
Area Franklin Twp (21808)
Zoning CP
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Inclusions All appliances including washer and dryer, canoe, kayak, large chicken coop.
Equipment Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace N
Window Features Double Hung
Appliance Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Waterfront Description Boat/Launch Ramp - Private
Water Access Y
Water Access Desc Canoe/Kayak
View Canal
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits
Porch Deck(s)
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Open, Partly Wooded, Secluded, Stream/Creek
Story 2
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
School District Franklin Township Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 08-00019-00017
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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