161 Hodge Rd Princeton, NJ 08540
Estimated Value: $3,040,448 - $4,832,000
6
Beds
6.5
Baths
--
Sq Ft
1.11
Acres
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Commercial Range
- Colonial Architecture
- Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
- 1.11 Acre Lot
- Marble Flooring
About This Home
As of August 2015Circa 1928 and built of hand-selected Pennsylvania field-stone, this lovely manor house was designed by renowned Princeton architect Rolf Bauhan, who refers to 161 Hodge as, "one of my best". On over an acre of professionally landscaped lawn and gardens within Princeton's "Western Section", this house possesses 6 bedrooms and 6.5 redone bathrooms. The formal living room, library and dining room each have high ceilings, gorgeous moldings and prominent fireplaces, while the dining room walls display a delicate hand-painted mural telling the story of "Scenes of Princeton". Tucked away, off of the paneled library, is a private office with creamy custom built-ins. A total kitchen renovation in 2011 includes; all-white 'Raynor Woodworking' handmade custom cabinetry, 2-inch thick marble counter-tops, radiant flooring, Marvin windows, Viking/Sub-Zero/Miele appliances, a butler's pantry, new family room, full bath and a mudroom. The master bedroom, with gas fireplace and 2 master bathrooms, rests on the second floor, along with 5 additional bedrooms, 3 additional bathrooms and a large playroom, complete with laundry. The finished attic makes for a perfect future recreation area and comes with 4 secret storage rooms, while a heated in-ground pool, surrounded by a large fenced and walled lawn, provides three-season fun and frolic. The 3-car garage, with unfinished pool house space, was added to the grounds in 2013 by Lewis Barber Construction. Electrics, lighting, plumbing, 4-zone heat and 8-zone central air were all upgraded/added in the main house, and floors were refinished, while the original footprint, slate roof and period details were left intact. Self-testing whole house Kohler generator recently installed. Walk to downtown, restaurants, shops, Princeton University, McCarter Theater and The Institute for Advanced Study. Welcome to Princeton.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9909029 Listed on: 01/22/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $49,390
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 1.11 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 200x241
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Slate Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Wet Bar
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Stained Glass
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Commercial Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Whirlpool Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Patio
- Shed
- Play Equipment
- Porch
Schools
- J Witherspoon Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Programmable Thermostat
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Western Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00015
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-00008 01-00015
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 22, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Covin David R and Covin Beth Sala
Bought by
Motto Daniel N and Motto Tina M
Seller's Agent
Laura Huntsman
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Vanessa Shives
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$2,674,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$576,000
-17.72%
Total Days on Market
170
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
$1,122,362
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,250,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 27, 1998
Sold by
Zawadsky Joseph
Bought by
Covin David and Sala Beth Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
6.93%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motto Daniel N | $2,674,000 | North American Title Agency | |
| Covin David | $1,400,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Motto Daniel N | $999,000 | |
| Closed | Motto Daniel N | $1,250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Covin David R | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Covin David R | $1,500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Covin David R | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Covin David R | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Covin David | $980,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2015 08/03/15 | Sold | $2,674,000 | -9.4% | -- |
| 07/11/2015 07/11/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2015 06/01/15 | Price Changed | $2,950,000 | -9.2% | -- |
| 01/22/2015 01/22/15 | For Sale | $3,250,000 | -- | -- |
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 | $57,897 | $2,303,000 | $841,000 | $1,462,000 |
| 2023 | $57,897 | $2,303,000 | $841,000 | $1,462,000 |
| 2022 | $56,009 | $2,303,000 | $841,000 | $1,462,000 |
| 2021 | $56,170 | $2,303,000 | $841,000 | $1,462,000 |
| 2020 | $55,733 | $2,303,000 | $841,000 | $1,462,000 |
| 2019 | $54,627 | $2,303,000 | $841,000 | $1,462,000 |
| 2018 | $53,706 | $2,303,000 | $841,000 | $1,462,000 |
| 2017 | $52,822 | $2,296,600 | $841,000 | $1,455,600 |
| 2016 | $51,995 | $2,296,600 | $841,000 | $1,455,600 |
| 2015 | $50,801 | $2,296,600 | $841,000 | $1,455,600 |
| 2014 | $50,181 | $2,260,400 | $841,000 | $1,419,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Laura Huntsman
Seller's Agent in 2015
Laura Huntsman
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
(609) 731-3507
11 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
Vanessa Shives
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Vanessa Shives
Queenston Realty, LLC
(609) 610-4465
4 in this area
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002566946
APN: 14-00008-01-00015
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