$755,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2015

151 Sycamore Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,275 Sq Ft
0.58 Acres

Recently Sold

$592 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Riverside Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

A Huge opportunity to CREATE your dream home on a .58 acre WOODED LOT with an existing Shell of home in Riverside location! Max Hayden local architect with current owner's vision, offers floor plan options, which are included. Ready for RENOVATION of either a 4 bedroom ranch, or two story home incorporating the existing foot print. Plans do not need a variance, interior has been DEMOLISHED, ready for your contractor or Max Hayden's in-house contractor to begin. The next owner DOES NOT need to use the existing shell. Superior location offers Walk to Riverside Elementary school, Princeton university, and downtown shops/restaurants!! A chance to create your perfect home, your own finishing, and of course on a prime location!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Merkovitz

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #9700116 Listed on: 06/13/2015

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

CHRISTINE CENTOFANTI

RE/MAX of Princeton License #TREND:60027513

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,656

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R5

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,275 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00004
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-08701-00004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,656

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: A Huge opportunity to CREATE your dream home on a .58 acre WOODED LOT with an existing Shell of home in Riverside location! Max Hayden local architect with current owner's vision, offers floor plan options, which are included. Ready for RENOVATION of either a 4 bedroom ranch, or two story home incorporating the existing foot print. Plans do not need a variance, interior has been DEMOLISHED, ready for your contractor or Max Hayden's in-house contractor to begin. The next owner DOES NOT need to use the existing shell. Superior location offers Walk to Riverside Elementary school, Princeton university, and downtown shops/restaurants!! A chance to create your perfect home, your own finishing, and of course on a prime location!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1275
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1275
  • Net Sq Ft: 1275.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 626.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1275
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 151

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3

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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200396175

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 91200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 488000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 25265.00
  • Zoning: R5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2145619
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12656.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-08701-00004
  • Tax Lot: 00004
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 08/19/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Kim Tae Kyoon and Whang Gookyoung
Bought by
Haskel Jonathan Douglas and Renner Jessica Lynn
Seller's Agent
Anna Shulkina
RE/MAX of Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Needham
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$2,999,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.03%
Views
67

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.89%
Original Mortgage
$2,388,400
Outstanding Balance
$2,386,348
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$534,929

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2016
Closed on
Feb 16, 2017
Sold by
151 Sycamore Llc
Bought by
Kim Tae Kyoon and Whang Gookyoung
Seller's Agent
Robert Gavura
Christie's International Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Anna Shulkina
RE/MAX of Princeton
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-7.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$950,065
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Stolar Capital Llc
Bought by
151 Sycamore Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Stolar Properties Llc
Bought by
Stolar Capital Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2015
Closed on
Aug 13, 2015
Sold by
Soffen Edward and Soffen Ddeborah
Bought by
Stolar Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Wendy Merkovitz
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
CHRISTINE CENTOFANTI
RE/MAX of Princeton
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$755,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Gregory Richard
Bought by
Soffen Edward and Soffen Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$398,400
Interest Rate
6.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1998
Sold by
Wieland Anne Pacsu
Bought by
Gregory Richard and Richard Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,800
Interest Rate
6.86%
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 $2,985,500 Trident Land Transfer
Deed $2,985,500 Trident Land Transfer
Deed $1,950,000 None Available
Deed -- Stewart Title Guaranty Compa
Deed -- Attorney
Bargain Sale Deed $755,000 Multiple
Deed $498,000 --
Deed $1,027,850 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,388,400 New Conventional
Closed $2,388,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $950,065 Commercial
Previous Owner $398,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $222,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $3,000,000 0.0% $472 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $2,999,000 +53.8% $472 / Sq Ft
02/16/2017 02/16/17 Sold $1,950,000 -7.1% $305 / Sq Ft
12/26/2016 12/26/16 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2016 05/16/16 For Sale $2,100,000 +178.1% $329 / Sq Ft
08/19/2015 08/19/15 Sold $755,000 -5.5% $592 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2015 06/13/15 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $627 / Sq Ft
08/21/2012 08/21/12 Rented $3,600 -12.2% --
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Under Contract -- -- --
06/21/2012 06/21/12 For Rent $4,100 -- --
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 $40,209 $1,599,400 $535,500 $1,063,900
2023 $40,209 $1,599,400 $535,500 $1,063,900
2022 $38,897 $1,599,400 $535,500 $1,063,900
2021 $39,009 $1,599,400 $535,500 $1,063,900
2020 $38,705 $1,599,400 $535,500 $1,063,900
2019 $37,938 $1,599,400 $535,500 $1,063,900
2018 $37,298 $1,599,400 $535,500 $1,063,900
2017 $12,317 $535,500 $535,500 $0
2016 $14,890 $657,700 $535,500 $122,200
2015 $12,812 $579,200 $488,000 $91,200
2014 $12,656 $579,200 $488,000 $91,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002635234

Bright MLS

APN: 14-08701-0000-00004