$1,300,000
SOLD MAR 22, 2013

161 Elm Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

5 Beds
5 Baths
680 Sq Ft
0.67 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,912 Per Sq Ft

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Second Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2023

If these walls could talk, what a tale this home could tell! A marvelously-appointed all brick dwelling in Princeton's coveted Western section echoes the glamour of yesteryear. Adorned with inlaid marble and wood floors, a master with both a walk-in clothes closet and another simply for shoes and delicate trims and finishes throughout, this beauty was once home to a star of film and stage. Subtle hints of Hollywood grandeur interplay with elements of whimsy and creature comforts producing a home that is equally suited for entertaining on a grand scale or enjoying quiet time with friends. Both the living and family rooms access patio and garden. The kitchen is entirely retro extending to a breezeway that connects a two-car garage with a separate studio. Here find a roaring fireplace, efficiency kitchen, bathroom and atrium doors to a peaceful walled patio. For an artist, writer or as home office, this lovely space will be well-utilized. Four full bathrooms service the main house with four bedrooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Cook

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #15152 Listed on: 10/23/2012

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Cook

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #15152 Listed on: 10/23/2012

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,919

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.67 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 147x200
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 680 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Breezeway
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Additional Residence on Property

Schools

  • 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 00002
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00008 01-00002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,919

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
  • Inclusions: Draperies And Some Light Fixtures Studio Mirror Existing Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 680
  • Net Sq Ft: 680.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1911.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd House
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 784800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 494000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.67
  • Lot Dimensions: 147X200
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 29400.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Breezeway
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2138510
  • Tax Annual Amount: 26919.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00008 01-00002
  • Tax Lot: 00002
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 03/22/2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2023
Closed on
Jun 4, 2023
Sold by
Adams Robert Merrihew
Bought by
Triton 2020 Llc
Seller's Agent
Pete Callaway
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Mirella Flores
HomeSmart First Advantage Realty
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-17.95%
Views
323
Current Estimated Value
$2,104,360

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$504,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.96%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2012
Closed on
Mar 19, 2013
Sold by
Bliss Anthony A and Agle Jo Ann Sayers
Bought by
Adams Robert Merrihew and Adams Marilyn Ann Mccord
Seller's Agent
Susan Cook
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Susan Cook
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.04%
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 $1,600,000 Foundation Title
Deed $1,300,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $1,600,000 -8.6% --
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Price Changed $1,750,000 -10.3% --
03/15/2023 03/15/23 For Sale $1,950,000 +50.0% --
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Sold $1,300,000 0.0% $1,912 / Sq Ft
02/20/2013 02/20/13 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2012 10/23/12 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $1,912 / Sq Ft
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 $34,676 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2023 $34,676 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2022 $33,545 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2021 $33,641 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2020 $33,379 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2019 $32,717 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2018 $32,165 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2017 $31,724 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2016 $31,227 $1,379,300 $494,000 $885,300
2015 $30,510 $1,278,800 $494,000 $784,800
2014 $27,942 $1,278,800 $494,000 $784,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004148704

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00008-01-00002