$1,260,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2020

173 Christopher Dr Princeton, NJ 08540

5 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

1% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Space For Rooms

About This Home

As of September 2020

Lovely landscaping and a handsome brick patio welcome you to this Madison model sited on a prime lot adjoining Ettl Farm's manicured common space. Inside, the formal rooms and an office flow easily from one to the next thanks to wide openings and French doors. Skylights pierce the vaulted ceiling of the central family room, which comes complete with a wet bar, fireplace and custom plantation shutters. The open kitchen with an oak island with honed granite top takes in the view of the seemingly endless backyard. This perk is most enjoyable while lounging out on the wide deck partially shaded by flowering trees. A scene-stealing main staircase leads to 4 bedrooms sharing 2 baths done in neutral white. The master suite has a huge, skylit, white bathroom of its own, as well as 2 walk-in closets and a bonus room that can be anything from the dressing room of your dreams to a zen yoga retreat. With a half bath already in place, the extra tall basement is ready for finishing. Storage space needn't be a concern, as the garage has 3 deep bays. Princeton's beloved Johnson Park School and Greenway Meadows are close by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Rizk

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #0124663 Listed on: 06/06/2020

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Co-Listed By

Ellie Deardorff

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #1750793

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Kearns

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #448132

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,476

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R1AH

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Bar
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Unfinished Basement

  • Water Proofing System
  • Space For Rooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Johnson Park Elementary School
  • John Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Ettl Farm HOA, Phone Number (609) 512-1062
  • Built by Toll Brothers
  • Ettl Farm Subdivision, Madison Floorplan

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,476

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Chandelier over back staircase.
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: -Window treatments including plantation shutters. Appliances.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Lovely landscaping and a handsome brick patio welcome you to this Madison model sited on a prime lot adjoining Ettl Farm's manicured common space. Inside, the formal rooms and an office flow easily from one to the next thanks to wide openings and French doors. Skylights pierce the vaulted ceiling of the central family room, which comes complete with a wet bar, fireplace and custom plantation shutters. The open kitchen with an oak island with honed granite top takes in the view of the seemingly endless backyard. This perk is most enjoyable while lounging out on the wide deck partially shaded by flowering trees. A scene-stealing main staircase leads to 4 bedrooms sharing 2 baths done in neutral white. The master suite has a huge, skylit, white bathroom of its own, as well as 2 walk-in closets and a bonus room that can be anything from the dressing room of your dreams to a zen yoga retreat. With a half bath already in place, the extra tall basement is ready for finishing. Storage space needn't be a concern, as the garage has 3 deep bays. Princeton's beloved Johnson Park School and Greenway Meadows are close by.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Space For Rooms, Water Proofing System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 173

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • 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
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • 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: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

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: 300.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tennis Courts, Jog/Walk Path, Common Grounds
  • HOA Name: ETTL FARM HOA
  • HOA Phone: (609) 512-1062
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
  • Middle School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 561200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 555000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23914.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R1AH

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Toll Brothers

Rental Info

  • Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2143571
  • Tax Annual Amount: 26476.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-06103-00008
  • Tax Lot: 00008
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 09/03/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2020
Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Wislar Elliott W and Wislar Margaret S
Bought by
Alena William and Alena Minda
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Rizk
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Beth Kearns
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.76%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1996
Sold by
Princeton Hunt Lp
Bought by
Wislar Elliot and Wislar Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.1%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

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

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 $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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME296164

Bright MLS

APN: 14-06103-0000-00008