$880,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2022 RENTED JAN 1, 2025

21 Leigh Ave Princeton, NJ 08542

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$611 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Community Park South

About This Home

As of June 2022

Location, Location, Location!
This stylish, recently renovated home has it all! The open concept first floor, which provides versatility of living space has hardwood flooring and 10ft high ceilings. The Bay window, is your window to the world and add charms to the space. The gleaming kitchen with Quartz counters, island with wine fridge, Samsung appliances and on trend stainless steel sink, will make you want to cook! The primary suite on the second floor has its own walk in closet with window , the barn door slides open and a luxurious ensuite bath with over sized custom shower. Note the room is heated by radiant heat. Bedroom 2 on the second floor has use of the hall bath, again with a tiled custom shower. There is also a laundry on the second floor. The third floor has another bedroom and bath, this one has a deep soaking tub. There is also a private nook, perfect for reading or studying. The back yard is a good size and there is also off street parking for at least two cars.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingela Kostenbader

(609) 902-5302 ingela@princetonhome.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 03/11/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Danko

(908) 307-0827 teresa.danko@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R9

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Schools

  • Community Park Elementary School
  • Princeton Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00027
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-06905-00027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,431

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Location, Location, Location! This stylish, recently renovated home has it all! The open concept first floor, which provides versatility of living space has hardwood flooring and 10ft high ceilings. The Bay window, is your window to the world and add charms to the space. The gleaming kitchen with Quartz counters, island with wine fridge, Samsung appliances and on trend stainless steel sink, will make you want to cook! The primary suite on the second floor has its own walk in closet with window , the barn door slides open and a luxurious ensuite bath with over sized custom shower. Note the room is heated by radiant heat. Bedroom 2 on the second floor has use of the hall bath, again with a tiled custom shower. There is also a laundry on the second floor. The third floor has another bedroom and bath, this one has a deep soaking tub. There is also a private nook, perfect for reading or studying. The back yard is a good size and there is also off street parking for at least two cars.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1440
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1440
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 624.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 21

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
  • Middle School: PRINCETON
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRINCETON

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 366700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 225000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R9

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2144104
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14431.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-06905-00027
  • Tax Lot: 00027
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 06/03/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2022
Closed on
May 26, 2022
Sold by
Blue Violet Capital Holdings Llc
Bought by
Root Mark J and Root Carin
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Danko
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,008,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$128,310
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.15%
Original Mortgage
$803,088
Outstanding Balance
$768,518
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$176,097

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2019
Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Karim Khadija and Rudolph Shaney
Bought by
Blue Violet Capital Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Denise Shaughnessy
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Susan DiMeglio
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bargain Sale Deed $880,000 Spielberger Michael F
Deed $420,000 Foundation Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $803,088 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/01/2025 01/01/25 Rented $5,022 -3.4% --
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Under Contract -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Rent $5,200 0.0% --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Sold $880,000 0.0% $611 / Sq Ft
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2022 03/20/22 Off Market $880,000 -- --
03/11/2022 03/11/22 For Sale $899,000 +114.0% $624 / Sq Ft
12/12/2019 12/12/19 Sold $420,000 -6.7% --
11/17/2019 11/17/19 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2019 11/03/19 For Sale $450,000 0.0% --
01/06/2018 01/06/18 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Under Contract -- -- --
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Rent $1,800 +7.5% --
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Rented $1,675 0.0% --
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Under Contract -- -- --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Rent $1,675 -- --
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
2025 $15,911 $603,200 $225,000 $378,200
2024 $14,875 $597,500 $225,000 $372,500
2023 $14,875 $591,700 $225,000 $366,700
2022 $14,390 $591,700 $225,000 $366,700
2021 $14,432 $591,700 $225,000 $366,700
2020 $8,947 $369,700 $225,000 $144,700
2019 $8,769 $369,700 $225,000 $144,700
2018 $8,621 $369,700 $225,000 $144,700
2017 $7,572 $329,200 $187,500 $141,700
2016 $7,125 $314,700 $187,500 $127,200
2015 $6,961 $314,700 $187,500 $127,200
2014 $6,876 $314,700 $187,500 $127,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2013204

Bright MLS

APN: 14-06905-0000-00027