Society Hill at Lawrence

Society Hill at Lawrence was built by K. Hovnanian, comprising approximately 440 units in a mix of condos and townhomes off Cold Soil Road. The community fills a specific niche: buyers who want an attached home with community amenities at a moderate price point near Princeton. Recent BrightMLS closings have run from about $281,000 to $446,000, so the specific unit size, bedroom count, and condition matter more than a single community average.

The homes

Closed sales show construction years from 1984 to 1989, most commonly 1984. Most recent transactions have been two-bedroom units, with one to two full baths plus a half bath in some, and interior sizes ranging from about 1,008 to 1,620 square feet. A smaller number of three-bedroom units, on Pagoda, Jasmine, and Viburnum Courts, run about 1,628 to 1,740 square feet and have closed from $399,000 to $446,000. No units have basements, and condos have no garages, which keeps the price point accessible. This low-maintenance model appeals to busy professionals, young families, and downsizers.

The setting

The community sits off Cold Soil Road, with internal streets including Ardisia Ct, Abelia Ct, Coral Tree Ct, Sycamore Ct, Van Buren Pl, Viburnum Ct, Jasmine Ct, Fillmore Pl, and Azalea Ct. A swimming pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts serve the roughly 440 units, with HOA fees of $255-289 a month covering exterior maintenance, landscaping, and common area upkeep. The community has good access to Route 1 and the broader Lawrence Township retail infrastructure, and Mercer County Community College is nearby. The area is car-dependent for most errands, which is true of nearly all suburban communities in the corridor.

Schools and commute

Society Hill is served by Lawrence Township Public Schools, including Lawrence High School. For commuters, Route 1 is nearby for driving, and Princeton is about a 10-minute drive. Princeton Junction station is about 12 minutes by car for NJ Transit service to New York, and Trenton is accessible via Route 206 or I-295.

Market position

Pricing sits in a comfortable middle ground: Society Hill costs more than the area's garden-style condo communities but significantly less than single-family neighborhoods, and for buyers stretching to get into the market near Princeton, that price point often makes the difference between renting and owning. Days on market varies widely, from as fast as 1 day to over 100 days in recent closings, a spread that depends heavily on unit condition and how a home is priced relative to comparable recent sales rather than on the community overall.