159 Valley Rd Princeton, NJ 08540
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,320
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Attic
- Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2016Pictures say it all. Beautiful expanded downtown home. Pictures provide the most important information other than..."around the corner is Princeton High School and Witherspoon Middle School. Very short distance to Princeton Shopping Center in one direction and Valley Elementary in the other. Short distance to downtown, the library, shopping, restaurants and the University and dinky/to the train to NYC or Philly." This home has expansion of master bedroom and master bath and also home office or aupair/in-law suite with separate entrance(you can easily add a full bath). Enjoy the expansion of the spacious dining room with built-in cabinets and sliding door to a brand new trex deck(permits). While sitting on the new deck enjoy the beautiful fenced-in yard and privacy. 3/4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Hardwood floors, central air and wonderful stone fireplace with mantle. Pictures say it all. Turn key. Will add closet to office/in-law suite upon closing to make it a 4th bedroom.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,051
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Northwest Facing Home
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R6
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Split Level Home
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,320 Sq Ft Home
- Skylights
- Stone Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Laundry on main level
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 2.5 Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Community Park Elementary School
- J Witherspoon Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00012
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-07112-00012
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 7, 2016
Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Philip Henry Limbrey
Bought by
Bergman Eric and Bergman Andrea
Seller's Agent
Ila Attarwala
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Petrozzini
RE/MAX Preferred Professional-Hillsborough
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
15.88%
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
$434,179
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$607,500
Outstanding Balance
$491,072
Interest Rate
3.64%
Estimated Equity
$625,248
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 20, 2012
Closed on
Oct 5, 2012
Sold by
Logue Judith and Douglas Logue A
Bought by
Limbrey Philip Henry and Moore Joanne Christine
Seller's Agent
Roberta Parker
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Ila Attarwala
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$616,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.44%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $616,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $30,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Closed | $25,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Open | $607,500 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | -- | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $396,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2016 05/17/16 | Sold | $810,000 | +15.9% | $349 / Sq Ft |
| 02/18/2016 02/18/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/07/2016 02/07/16 | For Sale | $699,000 | +13.5% | $301 / Sq Ft |
| 10/26/2012 10/26/12 | Sold | $616,000 | -1.4% | $266 / Sq Ft |
| 08/13/2012 08/13/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/20/2012 05/20/12 | For Sale | $625,000 | -- | $269 / 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 | $15,877 | $600,500 | $334,000 | $266,500 |
| 2024 | $14,988 | $596,200 | $334,000 | $262,200 |
| 2023 | $14,988 | $596,200 | $334,000 | $262,200 |
| 2022 | $14,500 | $596,200 | $334,000 | $262,200 |
| 2021 | $14,541 | $596,200 | $334,000 | $262,200 |
| 2020 | $14,428 | $596,200 | $334,000 | $262,200 |
| 2019 | $14,142 | $596,200 | $334,000 | $262,200 |
| 2018 | $13,903 | $596,200 | $334,000 | $262,200 |
| 2017 | $13,515 | $587,600 | $334,000 | $253,600 |
| 2016 | $11,227 | $495,900 | $319,000 | $176,900 |
| 2015 | $10,969 | $495,900 | $319,000 | $176,900 |
| 2014 | $10,835 | $495,900 | $319,000 | $176,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ila Attarwala
I
Seller's Agent in 2016
Ila Attarwala
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 575-5941
5 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Dawn Petrozzini
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Dawn Petrozzini
RE/MAX
(732) 501-0686
1 in this area
101 Total Sales
-
Roberta Parker
Seller's Agent in 2012
Roberta Parker
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 915-0206
14 in this area
36 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003970970
APN: 14-07112-0000-00012
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