43 Van Kirk Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Marsha Bowen Washington

$1,390,000

A Timeless Princeton Colonial of Rare Distinction. Designed by the renowned Princeton residential Architect and Ecologist, William Magill Thompson. The addition, years later, off the great room, new primary bedroom, mudroom, expanded garage addition, was also carefully designed by the same great Architect whom often created under the name Composing… Read More frozen music. This beautiful home sits on over 1.3 acres and is surrounded by preserved farmland and Mercer County Park which includes the extensive Lawrenceville Hopewell Trail system. An apple-picking orchard on one end of the street and Mercer Meadows on the other with a vinyard farm/in between. This quiet, non suburban, farm like vibe is unique as it offers a rare sense of seclusion yet remains centrally located with easy access to the vibrant shops, dining, and culture of downtown Princeton, as well as major commuter routes. The formal entryway sets a refined tone, whereas the sunfilled side entryway offers spacious closets, tiled flooring, powder room, just off the 1,000 square foot, 3 car garage. Just off the formal entry is the stately living room/study, offering beautifully crafted built-in cabinetry w glass doors, wood-burning fireplace, french doors to the lush yard. Don't miss the chefs kitchen with luxurious Neff cabinets and moldings, lovely peninsula island, high-end appliances (Five Star, Miele, Dacor), appliance garage, plenty of pantry space & storage. The eat-in area of the kitchen overlooks the backyard, the formal dining room looks over the spacious front lawn. The seemless flow to the added space introduces the oversized family room with soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, window seats, and frech doors opening to a generous patio, perfect for entertaining. Off the family room stairs lead to one of the basements, this finished area offers living space perfect for home office, home gym, or even 5th bedroom, windows are proper egress. The second floor is a private sanctuary with gorgeous french provencial hard wood floors. The new primary suite impresses with vaulted ceilings, stunning gas burning fireplace, beautiful windows that frame the backyard grounds, two generous his-and-her large closets, outfitted with premium wood Neff cabinetry. Luxurious primary bathroom. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms which share a full renovated bathroom. Original primary bedroom with its own private bathroom and wood burning fireplace. Home offers garden design by Garden Makers, Roof is Slate Timberline Select Williamsburg Marvin windows and doors, back-up generator, Unfinished bsmt offers bilco doors to yard, cedar closet to store precious items, a workshop area, 2 Roth double insulated 275 gallon fuel oil tanks, 4 zone heating and cooling, CAT 5 wiring. Located close to highways, NYC & Philly. Select area private schools, if important. This beautiful home is ready for it's new love. Read Less

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Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 4, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,794

Lot Size

1.36 Acres

Year Built

1962

MLS Number

2612334R

30 Days Snapshot Of 08540

$710k

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-100%

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(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Self Cleaning Oven", "Dishwasher", "Dryer", "Gas Range/Oven", "Microwave", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Electric Water Heater"

Building

Architectural Style: "Colonial", "Custom Home", Building Area Total: 3794, Levels: "Two", Living Area: 3794, Living Area Units: Square Feet, Stories: 2, Stories Total: 2, Structure Type: "Custom Home", Year Built: 1962

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly

Garage

Attached Garage YN: t, Covered Spaces: 3, Garage Spaces: 3, Garage YN: t, Open Parking YN: t

Basement

Basement: "Full", "Finished", "Bedroom", "Storage Space", "Utility Room", "Workshop"

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air"

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Barbecue", "Patio", "Door(s)-Storm/Screen", "Fencing/Wall", "Storage Shed", "Yard", "Insulated Pane Windows", Patio And Porch Features: "Patio"

Fence

Fencing: "Fencing/Wall"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Features: "Gas", "Wood Burning", Fireplaces Total: 4, Fireplace YN: t

Floors

Flooring: "Ceramic Tile", "Wood"

Utilities

Gas: "Oil", Utilities: "Cable TV", "Cable Connected", "Electricity Connected", "See Remarks", "Gas In Street"

Heating

Heating: "Baseboard", "Radiant", Heating YN: t

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Blinds", "Cedar Closet(s)", "Drapes-See Remarks", "Firealarm", "High Ceilings", "Shades-Existing", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Entrance Foyer", "Great Room", "Kitchen", "Library/Office", "Bath Half", "Living Room", "Other Room(s)", "Dining Room", "4 Bedrooms", "Laundry Room", "Bath Full", "Bath Main", "Bath Second", "Attic"

Lot

Lot Features: "Abuts Conservation Area", "See Remarks", "Interior Lot", Lot Size Acres: 1.36, Lot Size Area: 1.36, Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00, Lot Size Square Feet: 59242

Property

Parcel Number: 0706401000000120, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, Property Type: Residential, Security Features: "Fire Alarm"

Parking

Parking Features: "2 Car Width", "3 Cars Deep", "Asphalt", "Garage", "Attached", "Built-In Garage", "Detached", "Driveway", "Hard Surface"

Roof

Roof: "Asphalt"

Dining Room

Room Dining Room Features: "Formal Dining Room"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 22538, Tax Year: 2024

Water Features

Water Source: "Private", "Well"

Windows

Window Features: "Insulated Windows", "Blinds", "Drapes", "Shades-Existing"

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