
218 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
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Click here for more information.What This House Offers
Charming Colonial featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a full basement, and a private driveway. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoy a private backyard with a... spacious deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located within walking distance to downtown Princeton, Princeton Middle School, and Princeton High School. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, parks, and public transportation. A wonderful opportunity to live in a beautiful home in one of Princeton’s most desirable neighborhoods!
Unit
- $4,100 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
- Fireplace
218 Birch Ave is a single-family home for rent in Princeton, NJ
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1929
- Colonial Architecture
- Single Family Detached Home
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Asphalt
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- 1512 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- Driveway
Lot Details
- 6098 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R9
Schools
- Comm Park Elementary School
- J Witherspoon Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Back Up Oil Heat Pump System
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $6,150
- 12-Month Min and 60-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-07-10
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-06903-00004 01-C01
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active72 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Community Park Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
J Witherspoon Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Princeton High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Rider University, Princeton
Walk: 18 min (1 mi)
Princeton University
Drive: 4 min (1.9 mi)
Rider Univ., Lawrenceville
Drive: 16 min (7.3 mi)
Mercer Co. C.C., West Windsor
Drive: 24 min (9.8 mi)
Discover Princeton/Lawrenceville, Princeton, NJ
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 218 Birch Ave proximity to Palmer Square, Princeton Centre, and Princeton Shopping Center. Palmer Square is 0.8 miles away, and Princeton Centre is within a 15 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 218 Birch Ave has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 14 miles. Transit options include Princeton and Princeton Junction.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 218 Birch Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.4 miles, including Morven Museum & Garden, Marquand Park, and Princeton Battlefield State Park.
Airports
Living in Princeton/Lawrenceville provides easy access to Trenton Mercer, located just 23 minutes from 218 Birch Ave.
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