Princeton NJ Neighborhoods

Are you looking for homes for sale in Princeton NJ? If you are not familiar with this area you would discover that Princeton NJ is a wonderful place to live. If you are moving to this area you may want to know what makes Princeton special and what is it like to live in Princeton. For a Princeton real estate buyers an important part of the research is to understand the differences between various neighborhoods. This article is about a wonderful neighborhood of Princeton Ridge, which is part of the Princeton Township.

When buyers consider Princeton real estate, they are usually interested in the feel of a particular neighborhood. For example, people interested in walking to shops, restaurants, library, etc. may prefer Princeton Borough, where the houses tend to be smaller and on smaller lots, but within walking distance to the Princeton downtown. People who are looking for privacy, larger lots and more suburban feel may prefer Princeton Township.

Princeton Borough Homes

Princeton Borough covering 1.76 square miles and a population of 13, 578 residents usually attracts people who are looking for walking distance to High school, downtown and University. The homes are often on smaller lots then in the Princeton Township, are generally older. In the last several years there is a trend for builders to buy these older homes and build new houses on the same land.

Princeton Township Homes

The Township covering 16.25 square miles and population 16, 662 surrounds the borough and has great mix of properties including newer developments of larger homes. Many homes in the Princeton Township are within a few minutes for the downtown.

Princeton NJ|Princeton Ridge

Princeton Ridge is a community of stately homes, located on Princeton Ridge within a few minutes of downtown, yet with a private and secluded feeling. There are three parts to the community:1) Arreton Road 2) Stonewall Circle 3) Pettit Road and Fitch Road.

I have to admit to being partial to this community, since I live here and am the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the neighborhood association.

The stage for the community is set by the long winding drive along Davies Road, with its beautiful towering trees and natural wooded landscape. There are no houses along Davies Road, which is makes for a very secluded and private feeling for the development. The preserved land surrounding Davies Road belongs to the association. The community tennis courts are on Davies and many neighbors come out to play.

Princeton NJ| Arreton Road Homes

By the end of Davies road you will find Arreton Road, where approximately 22 stately homes are located. This part of the development was built by Garden State Land and the homes are about 18-15 years old. Most homes on this street are situated on approximately 1 acre lots, bordering the preserved land, which belongs to the neighborhood association.

There are several homes for sale on this street with prices in the $1,425,000- $1,485,000 range.

Princeton NJ| Sonewall Circle Homes

Another part of the Princeton Ridge development is located on Stonewall Circle. The homes on this street are somewhat unusual for Princeton, as they are classified as townhouses, but are in fact twin homes. Many of these homes also back to the wooded areas and have beautiful stately exteriors. The prices for the homes sold on Stonewall Circle in the last 6 months range from $705,000 to $745,000. The 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home for sale now is priced at $745,000.

Princeton NJ| Fitch and Pettit Road

The third part of Princeton Ridge is located on Fitch Road and Pettit Road. This part was built later then Arreton Road and by different builders. The homes for sale in this part range from $1,375,000 - $1,475,000 and are 5 bedrooms, 3+ bathrooms homes. The homes sold on these streets in the last 12 months are in the $1,335,000 - $1,751,500 price range.

There are several shopping centers such as Princeton Shopping Center and Mccaffreys supermarket within a few miles of the development. Princeton train station is a few miles away and Princeton Junction train station is a 15 minute drive. The Princeton Hospital is within a few miles as is the Community Park elementary school. The Princeton middle and high schools are within 5 minutes drive.

The Princeton Ridge community is a haven of natural beauty yet within a throws away from other major shopping, museums, library, and commuting arteries including route 206, US route 1 and US route 95.

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