NOT LISTED FOR SALE

24 Balcort Dr Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,203,000 - $1,472,353

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.5 Acres

Last Sold March 10, 2021

Last sale price $870,000

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,756/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan

About This Home

As of March 2021

Situated in a peaceful Princeton Ridge cul-de-sac neighborhood, this inviting center hall Colonial is enhanced by a lovely 1.5-acre property offering mature plantings, lawn and pool and is truly a retreat in all seasons. Multiple picture windows and glass sliders from main living spaces embrace the outside views. The home’s first floor features a spacious foyer with twin coat closets, a front to back living room with handsome wood-burning fireplace, a gracious dining room, a renovated granite kitchen with well-thought-out and abundant cabinetry and a breakfast nook overlooking the expansive paver patio. Nearby is a cozy den for curling up with a book while watching nature shows in the back yard. A conveniently located ensuite guest room with skylights, a renovated powder room and a laundry room complete the main level. The second floor offers the owner’s ensuite bedroom, three secondary bedrooms and a beautifully renovated hall bath with travertine tile. Recent improvements include a 2019 Heil high efficiency HVAC system with humidifiers. Enjoy other amenities such as recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, an oversized two-car garage and a full basement. The location of this home is stellar -with proximity to schools, Nature Preserve, food shopping and downtown. Come see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MARTHA JANE WEBER

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9131444 Listed on: 12/21/2020

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Xiaoyi Wu

Queenston Realty, LLC License #1536520

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 320 x 204
  • South Facing Home
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Workshop

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Filtration System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Princeton Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00007
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-02402-00007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,140

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Chandelier in entry and in dining room, powder room mirror
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, dishwasher, double oven, garbage disposal, work bench in basement, washer, dryer, liv rm speakers, light fixtures except as noted, window coverings and curtains
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Situated in a peaceful Princeton Ridge cul-de-sac neighborhood, this inviting center hall Colonial is enhanced by a lovely 1.5-acre property offering mature plantings, lawn and pool and is truly a retreat in all seasons. Multiple picture windows and glass sliders from main living spaces embrace the outside views. The home’s first floor features a spacious foyer with twin coat closets, a front to back living room with handsome wood-burning fireplace, a gracious dining room, a renovated granite kitchen with well-thought-out and abundant cabinetry and a breakfast nook overlooking the expansive paver patio. Nearby is a cozy den for curling up with a book while watching nature shows in the back yard. A conveniently located ensuite guest room with skylights, a renovated powder room and a laundry room complete the main level. The second floor offers the owner’s ensuite bedroom, three secondary bedrooms and a beautifully renovated hall bath with travertine tile. Recent improvements include a 2019 Heil high efficiency HVAC system with humidifiers. Enjoy other amenities such as recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, an oversized two-car garage and a full basement. The location of this home is stellar -with proximity to schools, Nature Preserve, food shopping and downtown. Come see!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Oven - Double, Exhaust Fan
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Attic, Air Filter System, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Sump Pump, Workshop
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 24

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Monitored, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable, Fiber Optic

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 259600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 565000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.50
  • Lot Dimensions: 320 x 204
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 65340.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2141997
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20140.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-02402-00007
  • Tax Lot: 00007
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 03/10/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2020
Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Webb Sylvie A and Webb Graham
Bought by
Zhong Lusheng and Yao Lili
Seller's Agent
MARTHA JANE WEBER
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Xiaoyi Wu
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$919,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.33%
Current Estimated Value
$1,485,416

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$615,416
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.85%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$495,914
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$877,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2016
Sold by
Webb Graham D and Webb Sylvie A
Bought by
Webb Sylvie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1990
Bought by
Webb Graham D and Webb Sylvie A
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhong Lusheng $870,000 Foundation Title Llc
Zhong Lusheng $870,000 Foundation Title
Webb Sylvie A -- None Available
Webb Graham D $425,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yao Lili $548,250
Closed Zhong Lusheng $548,250
Previous Owner Webb Sylvie A $75,000
Previous Owner Webb Sylvie A $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Sold $870,000 -5.3% --
12/27/2020 12/27/20 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2020 12/21/20 For Sale $919,000 -- --
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 $19,473 $774,600 $515,000 $259,600
2023 $19,473 $774,600 $515,000 $259,600
2022 $18,838 $774,600 $515,000 $259,600
2021 $20,112 $824,600 $565,000 $259,600
2020 $19,955 $824,600 $565,000 $259,600
2019 $19,375 $816,800 $565,000 $251,800
2018 $19,048 $816,800 $565,000 $251,800
2017 $18,786 $816,800 $565,000 $251,800
2016 $18,492 $816,800 $565,000 $251,800
2015 $18,068 $816,800 $565,000 $251,800
2014 $17,847 $816,800 $565,000 $251,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME306098

Bright MLS

APN: 14-02402-0000-00007