NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Mount Lucas Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $971,000 - $1,136,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,002 Sq Ft
$518/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $785,250 $392 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,962/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Great Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2021

An inviting front porch welcomes you into this Victorian style home that combines the beauty of the past with modern updates. Located close to schools, downtown, The Community Park Pool and all Princeton amenities. The entry hall leads into a cozy formal parlor with a wood burning fireplace. Adjacent to the dining area is a practical kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, exposed brick, window box and nearby laundry room. Enter through French doors into the light-filled family room with a cathedral ceiling, skylights, huge multipurpose closet and bay window. An office that is filled with light most of the day and a full bath with Turkish tile complete the main floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms that share an updated full bath. Hardwood floors throughout, all newer windows, California closets, new water heater and 2 zone AC for full comfort, recessed lights, beautiful blooming gardens and specimen trees to watch as the seasons change!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beatrice Bloom

Weichert Realtors - Princeton Listed on: 02/04/2021

Weichert Realtors - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi Joseph

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #1325484

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,496

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R6

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,002 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Community Park Elementary School
  • JWMS Middle School
  • PHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00010
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-05408-00010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,496

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: An inviting front porch welcomes you into this Victorian style home that combines the beauty of the past with modern updates. Located close to schools, downtown, The Community Park Pool and all Princeton amenities. The entry hall leads into a cozy formal parlor with a wood burning fireplace. Adjacent to the dining area is a practical kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, exposed brick, window box and nearby laundry room. Enter through French doors into the light-filled family room with a cathedral ceiling, skylights, huge multipurpose closet and bay window. An office that is filled with light most of the day and a full bath with Turkish tile complete the main floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms that share an updated full bath. Hardwood floors throughout, all newer windows, California closets, new water heater and 2 zone AC for full comfort, recessed lights, beautiful blooming gardens and specimen trees to watch as the seasons change!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Insert
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Crawl Space, Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Mud Room, Office, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2002
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2002
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 399.10
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2002
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
  • Middle School: JWMS
  • High School: PHS
  • 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: PHS
  • Middle Or Junior School: JWMS

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 224700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 333000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12197.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R6

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2143050
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13496.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-05408-00010
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2002
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 04/30/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Wright Ashley and Wright Robin
Bought by
Johnson Alexis G and Walzer Robert S
Seller's Agent
Beatrice Bloom
Weichert Realtors - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Joseph
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$785,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,750
-1.72%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,036,106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$250,856
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$628,200
Outstanding Balance
$575,318
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$460,788

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2012
Sold by
Zeresky Ashley and Zeresky Robin
Bought by
Wright Ashley and Wright Robin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,990
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1989
Bought by
Wright Ashley and Wright Robin
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson Alexis G $785,250 None Available
Johnson Alexis G $785,250 None Listed On Document
Wright Ashley -- None Available
Wright Ashley $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robert Swalzer $628,200
Closed Johnson Alexis G $628,200
Previous Owner Wright Ashley $103,990
Previous Owner Wright Ashley P $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $785,250 -1.7% $392 / Sq Ft
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2021 02/04/21 For Sale $799,000 -- $399 / 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 $14,021 $557,700 $333,000 $224,700
2023 $14,021 $557,700 $333,000 $224,700
2022 $13,563 $557,700 $333,000 $224,700
2021 $13,602 $557,700 $333,000 $224,700
2020 $13,496 $557,700 $333,000 $224,700
2019 $12,899 $543,800 $333,000 $210,800
2018 $12,681 $543,800 $333,000 $210,800
2017 $12,507 $543,800 $333,000 $210,800
2016 $11,596 $512,200 $318,000 $194,200
2015 $11,330 $512,200 $318,000 $194,200
2014 $11,192 $512,200 $318,000 $194,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME307124

Bright MLS

APN: 14-05408-0000-00010