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$2,500 / Month

166 John St

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Princeton, NJ 08542

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba —

About This Property

Recently renovated twin in the historic Witherspoon Jackson neighborhood. This 2 bedroom with den and eat in kitchen is a great find. Rent includes shared laundry in house and driveway parking. Close to everything Princeton has to offer this home offers comfort and convenience! Garage is not for tenants use. An additional $175/month covers electric, gas, water & sewer.

166 John St is a house located in Mercer County and the 08542 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Princeton Public School District attendance zone.

House Features

  • Basement
Location
166 John St, Princeton,
NJ 08542
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Neighborhood

Ever dreamed of living amidst the beautiful and historic Princeton University? Even if you haven’t, Downtown Princeton, New Jersey is a hidden gem that you’ll surely adore. On the opposite side of Nassau Street from the neighborhood’s commercial district, known as Palmer Square, you’ll discover Princeton University’s stunning campus, filled with lush lawns, towering trees, and historic architecture.

Palmer Square contains the best boutique shops and local eateries in town! Dine with farm-to-table fare at Agricola Eatery on Witherspoon Street, or find your favorite album at Princeton Record Exchange on South Tulane Street. There’s a wonderful variation of shops and restaurants to choose from in Downtown Princeton, offering a cultural diversity that’s appreciated throughout the community.

From luxurious to historic, Downtown offers numerous apartments and townhomes for rent around its safe residential streets.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 358 Sq Ft $2,245 $2,419 $2,500
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 887 Sq Ft $2,100 $4,322 $6,700
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1052 Sq Ft $3,100 $6,466 $8,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1472 Sq Ft $3,375 $8,011 $10,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2638 Sq Ft $5,000 $7,685 $9,850
Amenities
  • Basement
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Rider University, Princeton
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Princeton University
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Rider Univ., Lawrenceville
Drive: 17 min 7.6 mi
Mercer Co. C.C., West Windsor
Drive: 24 min 10.7 mi
166 John St is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Rider University, Princeton. It is also near Princeton University and Rider Univ., Lawrenceville.
Schools
Johnson Park School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Princeton High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

166 John St is near Trenton Mercer, located 15.6 miles or 24 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Princeton
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Princeton Junction
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Hamilton
Drive: 17 min 9.9 mi
Trenton Transit Center (Njt)
Drive: 22 min 13.0 mi
West Trenton
Drive: 25 min 16.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Trenton Mercer
 Drive: 24 min 15.6 mi

Walkability Near 166 John St Princeton, NJ 08542

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 166 John St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Palmer Square
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Princeton Centre
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Princeton Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
166 John St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Morven Museum & Garden
 Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Marquand Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Princeton Battlefield State Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Mapleton Preserve
 Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Terhune Orchards
 Drive: 12 min 4.8 mi
166 John St has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Morven Museum & Garden, Marquand Park, and Princeton Battlefield State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
Drive: 17 min 9.5 mi
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Drive: 18 min 11.7 mi
166 John St is 9.5 miles from Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Capital Health Regional Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McGuire Air Force Base
Drive: 43 min 29.7 mi
Naval Air Development Center
Drive: 50 min 31.6 mi
166 John St is 29.7 miles from McGuire Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Air Development Center.

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