Behind a gated entrance and set deep within 11 acres of unspoiled land, this newly completed estate home is a work of architectural excellence! Invisible from the road but mere minutes from downtown Princeton, it perfectly balances grandeur and grace with ease. From the moment you enter, the design reveals itself in a sequence of soaring spaces filled with rich detail. A Murano glass chandelier glows above the foyer, where a barrel-vaulted ceiling leads into the living room with understated drama. Coffered and tray ceilings, expressive moldings, and layered finishes create a sense of depth and permanence throughout. Light pours through oversized windows onto dark hardwood floors, anchoring the home in warmth. The kitchen is an elegant composition outfitted with integrated appliances and generous cabinetry. A nearby butler’s pantry and dining room complete a suite of spaces that shift seamlessly from private moments to lively gatherings. The family room, mudroom, powder room, one of two laundry rooms, and a pantry fan from the kitchen. In addition to five ensuite bedrooms upstairs, the main level also includes a tucked-away guest suite. An elevator and front and back staircases connect the home’s three levels with ease. The primary suite features two dressing rooms, each thoughtfully appointed, and an indulgent bathroom with dual water closets, a sculptural soaking tub, and an expansive glass-enclosed shower. The lower level takes a playful tone with a games room, theater, full bath, a bar, a wine room, and a gym. Opening to the outdoors, a shimmering custom swimming pool awaits hours of summer enjoyment. Whether upstairs or down, in every carefully curated space, this is a home that lives without compromise. With geothermal systems in place, four garage bays, and a location between two of the region’s most prestigious golf clubs, here is luxury with lasting presence. Owner is a licensed New Jersey Realtor.
For sale
$5,435,000
280 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2022
10.79 Acres Lot
$5,400,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Barrel-vaulted ceilingGated entranceFront and back staircasesDark hardwood floorsExpressive moldingsFour garage baysPowder room
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 10, 2026 at 05:06pm
Listed by:
Owen Toland 609-731-5953,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2075036
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Additional Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 759 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 X 33
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 434 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 31
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 18
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 18
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 22
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 22
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 19
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 22
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 22
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 460 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 23
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 17
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 17
Library
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 24
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 16
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 765 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 45
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Geothermal
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dual Flush Toilets, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Freezer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Additional Stairway, Bar, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Heated, Marble, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Casement
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished,Full,Partial,Heated,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Lighting, Play Area
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10.79 Acres
- Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Wooded, Private, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 060004100007QFARM
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Frame, Masonry, Rigid Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Stick Built, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other,Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Electric Alarm, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not On List
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: HOPEWELL TWP
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $2,404,100
- Annual tax amount: $78,157
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Seller Financing,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$5,400,100
$5.13M - $5.67M
$7,981/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,435,000-7.1% |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2075036 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Listing removed | $5,850,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2059712 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,850,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2059712 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $5,850,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2059712 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,850,000-8.2% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2059712 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listing removed | $6,375,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040136 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,375,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040136 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040136 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $6,375,000-1.5% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040136 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,475,000+1.6% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040136 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $6,375,000+16.4% |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2021 | Listed for rent | $35,000 |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/17/2021 | Listed for rent | $35,000 |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2020 | Listing removed | $5,475,000 |
Source: 280 Carter Road Associates LLC Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $5,475,000+1080% |
Source: TCMC LLC Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2017 | Sold | $464,000-5.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2016 | Listing removed | $489,000 |
Source: Action USA Market Realtors #6753040 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $489,000 |
Source: Action USA Market Realtors #6753040 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,109 | $2,404,100 |
| 2024 | $73,109 +1.6% | $2,404,100 |
| 2023 | $71,955 +646.5% | $2,404,100 |
| 2022 | $9,639 +2.5% | $2,404,100 +663% |
| 2021 | $9,406 -31.8% | $315,100 |
| 2020 | $13,782 -13% | $315,100 -33.4% |
| 2019 | $15,842 +2.8% | $473,300 -14.6% |
| 2018 | $15,410 +2.5% | $554,300 |
| 2017 | $15,038 +2.2% | $554,300 |
| 2016 | $14,717 +2.1% | $554,300 |
| 2015 | $14,412 +3.3% | $554,300 |
| 2014 | $13,946 +10.9% | $554,300 |
| 2012 | $12,577 +5.1% | $554,300 |
| 2011 | $11,962 +4.8% | $554,300 |
| 2010 | $11,413 +3.2% | $554,300 |
| 2009 | $11,064 +4.8% | $554,300 |
| 2008 | $10,559 -0.5% | $554,300 |
| 2007 | $10,609 | $554,300 +114.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $258,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $258,400 |
| 2004 | $7,855 | $258,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $258,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $258,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $258,400 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$37,268/mo
Principal & interest
$28028
Property taxes
$9240
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lawrenceville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 3.3 mi
- 8/10Lawrence Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 7/10Lawrence High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hopewell E.s.
- Middle: Timberlane M.s.
- High: Hopewell
- District: Hopewell Valley 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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