$680,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2018

131 Jefferson Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$472 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2018

Great opportunity for a first time buyer or investor! Unbelievable opportunity to live practically in Downtown Princeton! This beautifully updated and maintained duplex offers 4BR, 1.5BA, and full basement. Spacious layout offers a gourmet kitchen with elegant cabinetry, updated stainless steel appliances and upgraded counter-tops. Adjacent formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Cozy living room with fireplace. Powder room completes the main level. The upstairs features three bedrooms and a full completely renovated bath. The upper level offers a spacious 4th BR/study. Gleaming hardwood floors and updated lighting throughout. This incredible home also offers a lush back yard for enjoying the beautiful weather. Don't miss this property! Located just blocks to Palmer Square, award-wining #1 Princeton schools, minutes to shopping and dining, transportation, Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro and the Princeton Junction Train Station.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Shulkina

RE/MAX of Princeton Listed on: 05/23/2018

RE/MAX of Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

CATHY RIZZI

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #1861872

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,160

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Schools

  • Community Park Elementary School
  • J Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-07109-00008

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,160

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Remarks Public: Great opportunity for a first time buyer or investor! Unbelievable opportunity to live practically in Downtown Princeton! This beautifully updated and maintained duplex offers 4BR, 1.5BA, and full basement. Spacious layout offers a gourmet kitchen with elegant cabinetry, updated stainless steel appliances and upgraded counter-tops. Adjacent formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Cozy living room with fireplace. Powder room completes the main level. The upstairs features three bedrooms and a full completely renovated bath. The upper level offers a spacious 4th BR/study. Gleaming hardwood floors and updated lighting throughout. This incredible home also offers a lush back yard for enjoying the beautiful weather. Don't miss this property! Located just blocks to Palmer Square, award-wining #1 Princeton schools, minutes to shopping and dining, transportation, Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro and the Princeton Junction Train Station.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1440
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1440
  • Net Sq Ft: 1440.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 485.42
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 131

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK
  • Middle School: J WITHERSPOON
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 146400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 338800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Zoning: R8

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2144426
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11160.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-07109-00008
  • Tax Lot: 00008
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 10/01/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2018
Closed on
Oct 9, 2018
Sold by
Hamilton Robert J and Hamilton Melissa
Bought by
Lennihan Mark H
Seller's Agent
CATHY RIZZI
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Ken Verbeyst
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Sold Price
$3,400
Current Estimated Value
$1,042,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,038,730
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.01%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$202,617
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$877,981

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2012
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Shelton Josette Nicole
Bought by
Hamilton Robert J and Hamilton Melissa
Seller's Agent
Robin Wallack
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
William Chulamanis
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.70%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2006
Sold by
Preston Marvin
Bought by
Shelton Josette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
6.4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2002
Sold by
Corvino Margaret
Bought by
Preston Marvin and Preston Candace
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $680,000 None Available
Deed $575,000 Title Ins Commitment
Deed $625,000 --
Deed $276,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $370,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2019 09/29/19 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
09/29/2019 09/29/19 Under Contract -- -- --
09/18/2019 09/18/19 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
10/19/2018 10/19/18 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
10/11/2018 10/11/18 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
10/01/2018 10/01/18 Sold $680,000 0.0% $472 / Sq Ft
10/01/2018 10/01/18 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
09/02/2018 09/02/18 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $485 / Sq Ft
08/17/2018 08/17/18 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $485 / Sq Ft
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Price Changed $699,000 -3.6% $485 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 For Sale $725,000 0.0% $503 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2018 05/23/18 For Sale $725,000 +26.1% $503 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $575,000 -3.4% --
04/26/2012 04/26/12 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2012 04/12/12 Price Changed $595,000 -4.8% --
03/05/2012 03/05/12 For Sale $625,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $13,422 $533,900 $402,500 $131,400
2023 $13,422 $533,900 $402,500 $131,400
2022 $12,984 $533,900 $402,500 $131,400
2021 $13,022 $533,900 $402,500 $131,400
2020 $12,920 $533,900 $402,500 $131,400
2019 $12,664 $533,900 $402,500 $131,400
2018 $12,451 $533,900 $402,500 $131,400
2017 $11,160 $485,200 $338,800 $146,400
2016 $10,985 $485,200 $338,800 $146,400
2015 $10,733 $485,200 $338,800 $146,400
2014 $10,602 $485,200 $338,800 $146,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001582946

Bright MLS

APN: 14-07109-0000-00008