$985,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2014

226 Riverside Dr Princeton, NJ 08540

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,282 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$300 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Riverside Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2024

Classic in Riverside. Wow! A great opportunity to refurbish this grand older colonial with its original charm into something fabulous. Exposed brick interior wall and 2 huge fireplaces, original hardwood doors, trim, floors and grand stairway. Gracious large rooms for entertaining - a 5th bedroom/bath on the first floor. A master with full second story screened balcony, lovely lot and oh so close to the center of town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingela Kostenbader

Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 04/08/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Varga

Weichert Realtors - Princeton License #337007

Weichert Realtors - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,457

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,282 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • J Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00009
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-07801-00009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,457

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Master Bath(s), Skylight(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3282
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3282
  • Net Sq Ft: 3282.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 289.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3282
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Wood
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, 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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • Middle School: J WITHERSPOON
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 496900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 510000.00
  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.60
  • Lot Dimensions: .60
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 26136.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Zoning: R5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2145200
  • Tax Annual Amount: 21457.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-07801-00009
  • Tax Lot: 00009
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 06/02/2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2024
Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Babich Family Revocable Trust and Babich Charles
Bought by
Hu Xiangzhou
Seller's Agent
Maura Mills
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Jinxin Jiang
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
4.76%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$2,174,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$25,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2014
Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Lewis Marianne E
Bought by
Babich Family Revocable Trust and Babich Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Denise Varga
Weichert Realtors - Princeton
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
3.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
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 $2,200,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $985,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Sold $2,200,000 +4.8% --
05/21/2024 05/21/24 For Sale $2,100,000 +113.2% --
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Sold $985,000 +3.7% $300 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2014 04/08/14 For Sale $950,000 -- $289 / Sq Ft
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 $26,870 $1,068,800 $560,000 $508,800
2023 $26,870 $1,068,800 $560,000 $508,800
2022 $25,993 $1,068,800 $560,000 $508,800
2021 $26,068 $1,068,800 $560,000 $508,800
2020 $25,615 $1,068,800 $560,000 $508,800
2019 $25,352 $1,068,800 $560,000 $508,800
2018 $24,924 $1,068,800 $560,000 $508,800
2017 $25,969 $1,129,100 $560,000 $569,100
2016 $25,563 $1,129,100 $560,000 $569,100
2015 $21,945 $992,100 $510,000 $482,100
2014 $22,001 $1,006,900 $510,000 $496,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002874758

Bright MLS

APN: 14-07801-0000-00009