$1,825,000
SOLD JAN 17, 2025

21 Russell Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.04 Acres

Recently Sold

9% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 132 Feet of Waterfront
  • Water Oriented
  • Deck
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2025

In a storybook corner of Princeton, this gracious French Provincial gem invites you to live your best life in a private, picturesque setting. The gravel courtyard driveway sets the stage for a grand entrance, leading into a world where elegance is the norm. This home is one-level living at its finest. A bold black-and-white tiled foyer sets the tone for the sophisticated spaces beyond. The living and dining rooms are side by side, with a fireplace that beckons you to unwind. Floor-to-ceiling French doors on two sides open up to a balcony overlooking the lawn and to a large deck overlooking a perennial flower garden and serene pond. The family room, complete with built-in bookcases and a second fireplace, offers another access point to the large back deck. A wet bar alcove seamlessly connects the formal and informal rooms, perfect for impromptu cocktail hours. The sunny, remodeled kitchen is a dream come true, featuring glass-front cabinetry, gleaming granite counters, and top-of-the-line appliances. A built-in banquette ensures the chef is never alone. Practicality meets style in the mudroom, complete with a laundry station and a built-in bench with hooks and cubbies to keep everything organized. The spacious first-floor main bedroom with French doors to the deck and two separate but adjoining baths provide an owner’s oasis. Two additional bedrooms—one with a bay window and the other with loads of built-in bookshelves—and an additional full bath offer plenty of space for everyone. The lower level provides an expansive extra room that opens to its own shaded brick terrace, as well as a large shelved storage room and a finished basement workshop, adding yet another layer to this exquisite home. The spacious suite above the two-car garage, complete with a bathroom and kitchenette, is the perfect guest accommodation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Henderson Kenyon

(609) 828-1450 jhendersonkenyon@callawayhenderson.com Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #8033952 Listed on: 09/04/2024

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

James Joslin

(609) 203-9910 jamesjoslin41@gmail.com Queenston Realty, LLC License #2191929

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,936

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • 132 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • French Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near a pond
  • Deck
  • Terrace

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Edgerstoune Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00010
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-09303-00010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,936

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler, French
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See listing agent.
  • Inclusions: See listing agent.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Remarks Public: In a storybook corner of Princeton, this gracious French Provincial gem invites you to live your best life in a private, picturesque setting. The gravel courtyard driveway sets the stage for a grand entrance, leading into a world where elegance is the norm. This home is one-level living at its finest. A bold black-and-white tiled foyer sets the tone for the sophisticated spaces beyond. The living and dining rooms are side by side, with a fireplace that beckons you to unwind. Floor-to-ceiling French doors on two sides open up to a balcony overlooking the lawn and to a large deck overlooking a perennial flower garden and serene pond. The family room, complete with built-in bookcases and a second fireplace, offers another access point to the large back deck. A wet bar alcove seamlessly connects the formal and informal rooms, perfect for impromptu cocktail hours. The sunny, remodeled kitchen is a dream come true, featuring glass-front cabinetry, gleaming granite counters, and top-of-the-line appliances. A built-in banquette ensures the chef is never alone. Practicality meets style in the mudroom, complete with a laundry station and a built-in bench with hooks and cubbies to keep everything organized. The spacious first-floor main bedroom with French doors to the deck and two separate but adjoining baths provide an owner’s oasis. Two additional bedrooms—one with a bay window and the other with loads of built-in bookshelves—and an additional full bath offer plenty of space for everyone. The lower level provides an expansive extra room that opens to its own shaded brick terrace, as well as a large shelved storage room and a finished basement workshop, adding yet another layer to this exquisite home. The spacious suite above the two-car garage, complete with a bathroom and kitchenette, is the perfect guest accommodation.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Laundry, Storage Room, Workshop, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Walkout Level, Daylight, Partial, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 21

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • View: Water, Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 132

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • 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

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 45302.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Terrace
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 33936.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-09303-00010
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 01/17/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2024
Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Vaughn George A and Vaughn Barbara D
Bought by
York Bruce Alan
Seller's Agent
Jane Henderson Kenyon
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
James Joslin
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-8.52%
Views
104
Current Estimated Value
$1,909,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,250,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,241,387
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$668,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2006
Sold by
Wilson Howard
Bought by
Vaughn George and Vaughn Martha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2003
Sold by
Kobayashi Hisashi
Bought by
Wilson Howard and Wilson Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
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
Deed $1,825,000 Foundation Title
Deed $1,825,000 Foundation Title
Deed $1,625,000 --
Deed $1,300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,250,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Sold $1,825,000 -3.7% --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $1,895,000 -5.0% --
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $1,995,000 -- --
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
2025 $35,948 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2024 $33,936 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2023 $33,936 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2022 $32,830 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2021 $32,924 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2020 $32,668 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2019 $32,020 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2018 $31,480 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2017 $31,048 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2016 $30,562 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2015 $29,860 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
2014 $29,495 $1,349,900 $656,000 $693,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2048184

Bright MLS

APN: 14-09303-0000-00010