148 Fairway Dr Princeton, NJ 08540
Princeton West NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,689,971 - $1,862,000
7
Beds
6.5
Baths
6,259
Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- Den
- Johnson Park School Rated A+
- No HOA
- Circular Driveway
About This Home
As of July 2019Living space abounds in this home located on Fairway Drive close to Johnson Park School and Fairway Meadows Park. The Home is accented by lots of natural light from the picture window in the living room to the skylights in the famlyroom. The majority of the home has hard wood flooring which adds to the seamless nature of the spaces. The living room has a fireplace with traditional style mantle. It has access to a blue stone patio located on the side of the home via a French door and a wet bar that connects the room to the den behind. This room also has a fire place and French door to the rear patio, making it a cozy place to sit and relax. The dining room has a dramatic arch entry from the hall way and has French doors leading to the large rear blue stone patio. The kitchen has a French door too opening to the patio. The kitchen has two islands providing ample workspace, and homes for the sink and Thermador gas cook top and breakfast bar. To complement the cook top there is also a Thermador wall oven, SubZero Fridge/ Freezer and Bosch dishwasher. Note the clever use of space for storage and desk under the second stair case. The kitchen is open t the familyroom, which has skylights adding to the natural light, built-ins and a fireplace with tile surround. Off the kitchen to one side is laundry, access to the garage and a first floor bedroom. There is another wing of the home accessible from the kitchen. Through the foyer, there is a large room which is currently being used as an office, efficiency area with access to a separate one car garage and full bath. The second floor is home to the master suite and four other bedrooms. The master suite has a balcony off to the side, and large closet space. The master bath has an oversized shower, double vanity and soaking tub. There is a hall bath and two of the bedrooms share another bath too. The basement is partially finished with a rec room and a wine cellar, but there are two other spaces unfinished, that can be used for storage. On the first floor there is also an apartment. It has a private front entrance as well as a door in to the den of the main house. The space is bright and airy. From the entrance the view of the apartment is welcoming, the living room is a good size and has the same style arch dividing it from the dining room. The dining area is dramatic with a column of windows and brings the light and views of the property in. Off the dining room there is the bedroom with lots of closet space and full bath. The kitchen has a Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher, Full size gas stove, refrigerator, as well as a washer/ dryer. There is a pantry and access to the rear blue stone patio too. There is also an in ground pool. Princeton schools and minutes to downtown, not to be missed!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 01/10/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $37,002
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 2.08 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 6,259 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- 1 Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Finished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Schools
- Johnson Park Elementary School
- JWMS Middle School
- PHS High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00008
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-06301-00008
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 10, 2019
Closed on
Jun 26, 2019
Sold by
Wight Colin Galbraith and Skeels Mary
Bought by
Santoro Marcelo and Walsh Megan
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-19.95%
Total Days on Market
133
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
$600,324
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 18, 2014
Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Ellsworth Roberta N and Ellsworth Shawn W
Bought by
Wight Colin Galbraith and Skeels Mary
Seller's Agent
Martha Giancola
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Weber
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,595,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.35%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 10, 1995
Sold by
Grabar Oleg
Bought by
Ellsworth Shawn and Ellsworth Roberta
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santoro Marcelo | $1,200,000 | Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co | |
| Wight Colin Galbraith | $1,595,000 | None Available | |
| Ellsworth Shawn | $550,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Santoro Marcelo F | $1,145,000 | |
| Closed | Santoro Marceo | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Santoro Marcelo | $960,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wight Colin Galbraith | $580,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ellsworth Roberta N | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ellsworth Shawn W | $600,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ellsworth Shawn W | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ellsworth Roberta N | $400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ellsworth Shawn | $50,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2019 07/15/19 | Sold | $1,200,000 | -4.0% | $192 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2019 05/15/19 | Price Changed | $1,250,000 | -7.3% | $200 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2019 03/28/19 | Price Changed | $1,349,000 | -10.0% | $216 / Sq Ft |
| 01/10/2019 01/10/19 | For Sale | $1,499,000 | -6.0% | $239 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2014 05/13/14 | Sold | $1,595,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/03/2014 04/03/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/18/2014 02/18/14 | For Sale | $1,595,000 | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,591 | $1,097,500 | $593,500 | $504,000 |
| 2023 | $27,591 | $1,097,500 | $593,500 | $504,000 |
| 2022 | $26,691 | $1,097,500 | $593,500 | $504,000 |
| 2021 | $26,768 | $1,097,500 | $593,500 | $504,000 |
| 2020 | $26,560 | $1,097,500 | $593,500 | $504,000 |
| 2019 | $33,115 | $1,396,100 | $683,000 | $713,100 |
| 2018 | $37,002 | $1,586,700 | $683,000 | $903,700 |
| 2017 | $36,494 | $1,586,700 | $683,000 | $903,700 |
| 2016 | $35,923 | $1,586,700 | $683,000 | $903,700 |
| 2015 | $35,098 | $1,586,700 | $683,000 | $903,700 |
| 2014 | $35,956 | $1,645,600 | $683,000 | $962,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ingela Kostenbader
Seller's Agent in 2019
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
(609) 902-5302
13 in this area
288 Total Sales
-
Martha Giancola
Seller's Agent in 2014
Martha Giancola
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
(609) 658-1969
5 in this area
28 Total Sales
-
Joseph Weber
J
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Joseph Weber
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
(609) 577-7982
3 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME203284
APN: 14-06301-0000-00008
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