Seller's Agent in 2019
Debbie Lang
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 213-1900
11 in this area
88 Total Sales
142 Mercer St Princeton, NJ 08540
Estimated Value: $821,000 - $2,247,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,559
Sq Ft
$597/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- 4 Fireplaces
- Johnson Park School Rated A+
- Attic
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2019Charming colonial close to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced study, Marquand Park, Springdale Golf Course, great shopping, restaurants, theater and all the great culture Princeton has to offer. Located across from a beautiful park with lots of parking in the long driveway and also street parking! Hardwood floors throughout most of the home, four fireplaces, expanded kitchen with a greenhouse sunroom, new windows and built-in bookcases throughout the home. Beautiful garden in the backyard with a fountain.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(609) 213-1900 debbie.lang@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8633765 Listed on: 01/01/2019
Last Buyer's Agent
(609) 213-1900 debbie.lang@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8633765 Listed on: 01/01/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,446
Year Built
- Built in 1893
Lot Details
- 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50'x161'
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
- Asphalt
Interior Spaces
- 2,559 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Skylights
- 4 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement
- Side Basement Entry
- Laundry on main level
- Attic
Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Gas Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Accessible Home Design
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
Schools
- Johnson Park Elementary School
- J Witherspoon Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Municipal Trash
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-0003901-00018
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 1, 2019
Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Baird Neville Betsey
Bought by
Bento Lucas and Bento Lauren
Seller's Agent
Debbie Lang
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Lang
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$885,000
Sold Price
$837,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-5.42%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$689,660
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.70%
Original Mortgage
$669,600
Outstanding Balance
$587,548
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,017,026
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 23, 1991
Bought by
Cobb Hope
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Lucas | $837,000 | Foundation Title Llc | |
| Cobb Hope | $625,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Bento Lucas | $669,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2019 05/03/19 | Sold | $837,000 | -5.4% | $327 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2019 02/28/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/01/2019 01/01/19 | For Sale | $885,000 | -- | $346 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,433 | $860,500 | $536,000 | $324,500 |
| 2024 | $21,178 | $842,400 | $536,000 | $306,400 |
| 2023 | $21,178 | $842,400 | $536,000 | $306,400 |
| 2022 | $20,487 | $842,400 | $536,000 | $306,400 |
| 2021 | $20,546 | $842,400 | $536,000 | $306,400 |
| 2020 | $20,386 | $842,400 | $536,000 | $306,400 |
| 2019 | $18,151 | $765,200 | $471,000 | $294,200 |
| 2018 | $22,446 | $962,500 | $471,000 | $491,500 |
| 2017 | $21,682 | $942,700 | $471,000 | $471,700 |
| 2016 | $21,343 | $942,700 | $471,000 | $471,700 |
| 2015 | $20,853 | $942,700 | $471,000 | $471,700 |
| 2014 | $20,598 | $942,700 | $471,000 | $471,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Debbie Lang
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME203166
APN: 14-00039-01-00018
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