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Welcome to 517 S 5th Street in Princeton! This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers an impressive floor plan, oversized rooms, and wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Known for its generously sized bedrooms, this home features a spacious primary suite measuring 14 x 24, complete with a large walk-in closet and private bathroom with a separate shower and toilet area tucked behind a pocket door. The showstopper of the home is the incredible 14 x 42 great room. This expansive gathering space offers endless room for family, friends, holidays, game nights, and everyday living. The focal point is the brick wood-burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the room. The back wall is filled with windows and an oversized patio door, bringing in beautiful natural light and creating a seamless connection to the brick paver patio. The kitchen opens to the great room and features a convenient counter bar seating area, making it easy to stay connected while cooking, hosting, or enjoying casual meals. The main level also offers a formal living room and a dedicated office area, giving the home great flexibility for work, relaxation, and entertaining. The second-floor bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a new shower and tub, updated tile work, and custom cabinetry. Additional updates include vinyl replacement windows in the basement, new flooring in the laundry room, and new carpet in the basement bedroom. The oversized garage includes additional storage space, adding even more function to this already spacious home. Located close to parks, Main Street, schools, the library, and the hospital, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, convenience, and location.

Source: MRED, MLS#: 12635629

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    Residential

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  • Median Age
    48
  • Population Density
    59
  • College Educated
    40%
  • Estimated Median Income
    $54,959
  • Estimated Total Home Owners
    3,361
  • Estimated Total Renters
    1,260
  • Owner / Renter Divide
    73% / 27%
  • Estimated Average Household Size
    2
  • Total Population
    10,513
  • Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

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Life at 517 S 5th Street


Schools


School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.
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History

Date Event Value Agent
6/29/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Re-activated
6/16/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Contingent
6/11/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 11, 2026