NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Christopher Dr Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,966,734 - $2,011,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,994 Sq Ft
$500/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2022

Last sale price $1,585,000 $397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,013/month

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Commercial Range
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

Fantastic Ettl Farm home in pristine condition and wonderful location backing to common area. This Sterling model offers a floor plan with large formal rooms, a beautiful two story family room adjacent to the upgraded kitchen, a study with built-ins, four bedrooms and 3.5 upgraded baths. Other kitchen features include granite countertops, top of the line appliances (Viking range and Viking built-in refrigerator, new stainless steel double ovens), a large pantry and recessed lighting. The stucco house complements the lush landscaping and blooming trees. Access to the large paver patio and fenced in yard is through the kitchen or the french doors from the family room. A finished basement offers additional living space. Gleaming hardwood floors, new roof. Don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beatrice Bloom

(609) 921-1900 jburke@weichertrealtors.net Weichert Realtors - Princeton Listed on: 10/31/2022

Weichert Realtors - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Hong Xiao

(609) 716-8400 dilipluthra@gmail.com Realty Mark Central, LLC

Realty Mark Central, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,372

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1AH

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,994 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Commercial Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Johnson Park Elementary School
  • Prin. Midd Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Built by TOLL BROTHERS
  • Ettl Farm Subdivision, Sterling Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-06103-00013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,372

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: microwave
  • Inclusions: All appliances, light fixtures and window treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Carpet, Laminate Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3994
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3994
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 399.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3994
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 300.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRIN. MIDD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22651.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: R1AH

Building Info

  • Builder Name: TOLL BROTHERS

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2143576
  • Tax Annual Amount: 27372.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-06103-00013
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2022
Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
Cao Guang and Cao Huijin
Bought by
Chen Hsiao-Fan and Wang Ting-Chih
Seller's Agent
Beatrice Bloom
Weichert Realtors - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Hong Xiao
Realty Mark Central, LLC
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.63%
Current Estimated Value
$1,995,578

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$410,578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$985,000
Outstanding Balance
$955,175
Interest Rate
7.08%
Estimated Equity
$1,040,403

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2008
Sold by
Fitts Renee A and Botstein David
Bought by
Cao Guang and Huijin Dong

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2003
Sold by
Chan Colin
Bought by
Fitts Renee and Botstein David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,044,000
Interest Rate
5.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1996
Sold by
Hunt Princeton
Bought by
Colin Chao

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.26%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Hsiao-Fan $1,585,000 Title Authority
Chen Hsiao-Fan $1,585,000 Title Authority
Cao Guang $1,250,000 --
Fitts Renee $1,160,000 --
Colin Chao $631,049 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Hsiao-Fan $985,000
Closed Chen Hsiao-Fan $985,000
Previous Owner Cao Guang $600,000
Previous Owner Fitts Renee $1,044,000
Previous Owner Colin Chao $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Sold $1,585,000 -0.6% $397 / Sq Ft
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2022 10/31/22 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $399 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $29,887 $1,122,300 $502,000 $620,300
2024 $28,215 $1,122,300 $502,000 $620,300
2023 $28,215 $1,122,300 $502,000 $620,300
2022 $27,294 $1,122,300 $502,000 $620,300
2021 $28,592 $1,172,300 $552,000 $620,300
2020 $28,370 $1,172,300 $552,000 $620,300
2019 $27,807 $1,172,300 $552,000 $620,300
2018 $27,184 $1,165,700 $552,000 $613,700
2017 $26,811 $1,165,700 $552,000 $613,700
2016 $26,391 $1,165,700 $552,000 $613,700
2015 $25,785 $1,165,700 $552,000 $613,700
2014 $25,471 $1,165,700 $552,000 $613,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2024094

Bright MLS

APN: 14-06103-0000-00013

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