171 Westcott Rd Princeton, NJ 08540
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,271
Sq Ft
0.65
Acres
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Second Garage
- Wood Burning Stove
- Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
- Deck
- Contemporary Architecture
About This Home
As of July 2018This recently renovated contemporary ranch is a miracle of creative interior design and imagination. Unique Italian plasters in combinations of color, contour, and texture highlight the walls, creating a vista of intriguing accents and elegant definition, and providing contrast to the dark oak floors. Light fills all the rooms, with casement and bay windows, and glass doors offering uninterrupted views of the fenced backyard and graceful in-ground pool. Stainless steel appliances and built-in cabinets take center stage in the sleek modern kitchen, with its fine Italian finishes and sophisticated black and white decor ? a color motif evident throughout much of the house. Superbly appointed, the living room and dining room are designed both for classic comfort and elegant entertaining. Special touches, including charming wall sconces, unusual stair lighting and Italian plaster flooring leading to the finished basement, are seen everywhere. Fireplace and wet bar invite entertaining in the lower level, and a guest bedroom there features sliding glass doors opening to the pool. One of the five bedrooms can easily serve as a home office, and with three full baths and powder room, convenience is key. Screened-in porch, large laundry/storage room, wood stove, built-in bookcases and cabinets add more interest to this remarkable house, and the eye-catching globe-shaped outdoor lighting fixtures surrounding the pool beckon visitors to a magical evening of pool-side entertaining. Surely a must-see!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,535
Year Built
- Built in 1969
Lot Details
- 0.65 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 155x182
- Corner Lot
- Back Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Second Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,271 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Wet Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on lower level
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Deck
- Patio
- Shed
- Porch
Schools
- Community Park Elementary School
- J Witherspoon Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00026
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-00002 02-00026
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 6, 2017
Closed on
Jul 3, 2018
Sold by
Scholes Gregory D and Scholes Tanya
Bought by
Dennehy Donnacha M and Orlando Dennehy Courtney
Seller's Agent
Maura Mills
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Laura Huntsman
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$935,000
Sold Price
$912,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-2.41%
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
$778,031
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 1, 2016
Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Leyderman Lana and Ramondini Antonio
Bought by
Scholes Gregory D and Scholes Tanya
Seller's Agent
Beatrice Bloom
Weichert Realtors - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$965,000
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-3.11%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.68%
Original Mortgage
$748,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 26, 2012
Closed on
Feb 22, 2013
Sold by
Julius Barry D and Julius Michal
Bought by
Leyderman Lana
Seller's Agent
Barbara Blackwell
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Beatrice Bloom
Weichert Realtors - Princeton
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.77%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $912,500 | Empire Title And Abstract Ag | |
| Deed | $935,000 | Weinchert Title Agency | |
| Deed | $800,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $30,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Open | $517,113 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $748,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2018 07/03/18 | Sold | $912,500 | -2.4% | -- |
| 03/24/2018 03/24/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/06/2017 11/06/17 | For Sale | $935,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/23/2017 01/23/17 | Sold | $935,000 | -3.1% | $412 / Sq Ft |
| 12/08/2016 12/08/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/01/2016 09/01/16 | For Sale | $965,000 | +20.6% | $425 / Sq Ft |
| 03/27/2013 03/27/13 | Sold | $800,000 | -5.8% | -- |
| 02/19/2013 02/19/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/26/2012 10/26/12 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,404 | $992,900 | $614,700 | $378,200 |
| 2024 | $21,319 | $916,400 | $538,200 | $378,200 |
| 2023 | $21,319 | $848,000 | $538,200 | $309,800 |
| 2022 | $20,623 | $848,000 | $538,200 | $309,800 |
| 2021 | $20,683 | $848,000 | $538,200 | $309,800 |
| 2020 | $20,522 | $848,000 | $538,200 | $309,800 |
| 2019 | $19,420 | $818,700 | $538,200 | $280,500 |
| 2018 | $19,092 | $818,700 | $538,200 | $280,500 |
| 2017 | $18,830 | $818,700 | $538,200 | $280,500 |
| 2016 | $18,535 | $818,700 | $538,200 | $280,500 |
| 2015 | $18,110 | $818,700 | $538,200 | $280,500 |
| 2014 | $17,889 | $818,700 | $538,200 | $280,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Maura Mills
Seller's Agent in 2018
Maura Mills
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
(609) 947-5757
82 in this area
133 Total Sales
-
Laura Huntsman
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Laura Huntsman
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
(609) 731-3507
18 in this area
37 Total Sales
-
Beatrice Bloom
Seller's Agent in 2017
Beatrice Bloom
Weichert Corporate
(609) 577-2989
112 in this area
159 Total Sales
-
Ingela Kostenbader
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
(609) 902-5302
219 in this area
285 Total Sales
-
Barbara Blackwell
Seller's Agent in 2013
Barbara Blackwell
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
(609) 915-5000
56 in this area
90 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003336863
APN: 14-00002-02-00026
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