Welcome to this rare find in Princeton's desirable Western Section: an attractive colonial with classic good looks and sensible updates, sitting pretty on a verdant lot of nearly an acre. From the curb, the wood-sided exterior with its perfect proportions and lush landscaping sets an inviting tone. Inside, the foyer opens to generously sized, light-filled rooms that flow naturally for family living and entertaining. Sunny and spacious, the living room stretches front to back, featuring a wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins, and a charming window seat with tranquil backyard views. Next door, the formal dining room opens through French doors to a beautiful, screened-in tiled patio with skylights overhead—ideal for relaxed dinners, morning coffee or evening gatherings under the stars. The kitchen is sunny, smart, and streamlined: a generous center island topped with polished quartzite, stainless appliances, abundant storage, and seamless access to a highly functional mudroom with a built-in bench, hooks, and pantry—keeping family chaos beautifully contained. A step down, the expansive family room impresses with a vaulted ceiling, a second wood-burning fireplace, and French doors to a broad deck overlooking the very private backyard. A bright, bookcase-lined office with pleasant front-yard views and a convenient powder room complete the main level. Upstairs, three well-proportioned, sun-drenched bedrooms share a classic hall bath with a tub. A double linen closet is right nearby. The primary suite feels especially generous—boasting a full wall of custom wardrobes, and overlooking the lovely backyard. The modern en-suite bath features a marble walk-in shower, double vanity, and a very large linen closet. The finished lower level adds valuable extra living space with recessed lighting, windows for natural brightness, a third full bath, a laundry area, and open space for a play area, gym, or media setup. The home, only a mile away from the vibrant downtown, is enveloped by quiet, tree-lined streets perfect for morning runs, leisurely walks, and a serene neighborhood atmosphere. Freshly painted, hardwood floors refinished and with Princeton schools nearby, this home is ready to please. Come take a look!
For sale
$1,645,000
127 Westerly Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
4beds
3,464sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.91 Acres Lot
$1,655,700 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceSecond wood-burning fireplaceOverlooking the lovely backyardVery large linen closetHardwood floors refinishedConvenient powder roomFreshly painted
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 19, 2026 at 05:23pm
Listed by:
Galina Peterson 908-227-9044,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2072904
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Game room
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Programmable Thermostat, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Crown Molding, Combination Kitchen/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Double Hung
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,664
- Total interior livable area: 3,464 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,814
- Finished area below ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Stream/Creek
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140670300006
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Western
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $475/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $917,300
- Annual tax amount: $25,069
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,655,700
$1.57M - $1.74M
$6,636/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,645,000+23400%$475/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2072904 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $7,500$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2061010 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $7,500-5.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2061010 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,900-4.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2061010 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Listing removed | $8,300$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2061010 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $8,300+18.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2061010 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2022 | Pending sale | $7,000-99.3%$2/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #NJME2018180 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $7,000$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 #NJME2018180 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2020 | Sold | $999,000$288/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Sold | $999,000-8.8%$288/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach #NJME296044_08540 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2020 | Pending sale | $1,095,000$316/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME296044 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+31.6%$316/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME296044 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2012 | Sold | $832,000-13.8%$240/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $965,000-3.4%$279/sqft |
Source: NCI #5698288 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2009 | Listing removed | $999,000$288/sqft |
Source: Henderson Sotheby's Int'l Realty #5387244 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $999,000+185.4%$288/sqft |
Source: Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #5387244 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/1994 | Sold | $350,000$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,428 +7.9% | $917,300 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $22,630 +10.1% | $849,800 |
| 2023 | $20,563 | $849,800 +0.8% |
| 2022 | $20,563 +0.8% | $843,100 |
| 2021 | $20,403 +2% | $843,100 |
| 2020 | $19,998 +1.7% | $843,100 |
| 2019 | $19,661 +1.4% | $843,100 |
| 2018 | $19,391 +1.6% | $843,100 |
| 2017 | $19,088 +2.4% | $843,100 |
| 2016 | $18,649 +1.2% | $843,100 |
| 2015 | $18,422 -5% | $843,100 |
| 2014 | $19,396 +4.2% | $843,100 -7.4% |
| 2013 | $18,614 +4.1% | $910,200 |
| 2012 | $17,885 +1.4% | $910,200 |
| 2011 | $17,631 +15.2% | $910,200 |
| 2010 | $15,310 +1.7% | $910,200 +115.7% |
| 2009 | $15,049 +2.5% | $422,000 |
| 2008 | $14,686 +4.2% | $422,000 |
| 2007 | $14,095 | $422,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $422,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $422,000 |
| 2004 | $11,774 | $422,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $422,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $422,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $422,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$10,857/mo
Principal & interest
$8060
Property taxes
$2797
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Princeton North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Witherspon
- High: Princeton H.s.
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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