$1,975,000

173 Christopher Dr Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated payment $13,416/month

Total Views 10,827
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Prepare to be impressed the minute you enter this Ettl Farm home full of no-corners-cut improvements, all completed within the last five years. The staircase is simply stunning and refinished hardwood floors perfectly complement a palette of contemporary colors in the classically trimmed formal rooms, but there is so much more to come! French doors and a window bay make the home office as quiet as it is sunny. Skylights also brighten up the two-story family room with a fireplace at one end and a quartz-topped wet bar at the other. Thick quartz also tops the island in the totally refreshed kitchen for a unified look throughout the open layout. Double Electrolux ovens join a discreet black stainless steel dishwasher set within shaker-style cabinetry and a wide triple window looks out across the brand new deck to green common space beyond. While hosting guests outside is delightful, the newly finished basement is designed for good times with a whole crowd of friends. Everyone will want to pull a seat up to the zinc-wrapped bar, which just gets better with age. Ice-maker, wine fridge - it’s all here, surrounded by cool metallic accents. Also with a gym and playroom served by a full bath, as well as a walk-in cedar closet, you’re sure to enjoy the lower level on a daily basis. Upstairs, streamlined custom shutters and modern paint colors continue in the main suite with soaring ceilings throughout the bedroom, sitting room and skylit bathroom. Two additional all-white full baths are shared by four more bedrooms. Updates to the HVAC systems, refurbished hardscaping and EV charging capabilities in the 3-bay garage are further improvements on a very lengthy list.

Listing Agent

Beth Kearns

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #448132 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,229

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1AH

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Johnson Park Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Ettl Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-06103-00008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,229

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Basement storage area refrigerator. Living Room Window Treatments.
  • Inclusions: All kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, bar fridge in basement (all as exist). Fireplace/chimney flue conveyed as-is. Window Treatments (only Living Room excluded, see Exclusions)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 5/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Remarks Public: Prepare to be impressed the minute you enter this Ettl Farm home full of no-corners-cut improvements, all completed within the last five years. The staircase is simply stunning and refinished hardwood floors perfectly complement a palette of contemporary colors in the classically trimmed formal rooms, but there is so much more to come! French doors and a window bay make the home office as quiet as it is sunny. Skylights also brighten up the two-story family room with a fireplace at one end and a quartz-topped wet bar at the other. Thick quartz also tops the island in the totally refreshed kitchen for a unified look throughout the open layout. Double Electrolux ovens join a discreet black stainless steel dishwasher set within shaker-style cabinetry and a wide triple window looks out across the brand new deck to green common space beyond. While hosting guests outside is delightful, the newly finished basement is designed for good times with a whole crowd of friends. Everyone will want to pull a seat up to the zinc-wrapped bar, which just gets better with age. Ice-maker, wine fridge - it’s all here, surrounded by cool metallic accents. Also with a gym and playroom served by a full bath, as well as a walk-in cedar closet, you’re sure to enjoy the lower level on a daily basis. Upstairs, streamlined custom shutters and modern paint colors continue in the main suite with soaring ceilings throughout the bedroom, sitting room and skylit bathroom. Two additional all-white full baths are shared by four more bedrooms. Updates to the HVAC systems, refurbished hardscaping and EV charging capabilities in the 3-bay garage are further improvements on a very lengthy list.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 173

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1500.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23914.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R1AH

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 29229.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-06103-00008
  • Tax Lot: 00008
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $27,594 $1,097,600 $505,000 $592,600
2023 $27,594 $1,097,600 $505,000 $592,600
2022 $25,930 $1,066,200 $505,000 $561,200
2021 $27,224 $1,116,200 $555,000 $561,200
2020 $27,012 $1,116,200 $555,000 $561,200
2019 $26,476 $1,116,200 $555,000 $561,200
2018 $27,303 $1,170,800 $555,000 $615,800
2017 $26,928 $1,170,800 $555,000 $615,800
2016 $26,507 $1,170,800 $555,000 $615,800
2015 $25,898 $1,170,800 $555,000 $615,800
2014 $25,582 $1,170,800 $555,000 $615,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $1,975,000 +56.7% --
09/03/2020 09/03/20 Sold $1,260,000 -1.2% --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2020 06/06/20 For Sale $1,275,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,260,000 Old Republic National Ins Co
Deed $629,053 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $510,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $967,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2058700

Bright MLS

APN: 14-06103-0000-00008