NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Hamilton Ave Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,095,000 - $1,459,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,868 Sq Ft
$663/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2023

Last sale price $1,070,000 $573 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,861/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Littlebrook Elementary School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Potts Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

This Cape Cod-style home, situated in a prime Princeton, NJ location, offers four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with two bedrooms and one full bathroom conveniently located on each floor. Hardwood floors can be found throughout the home, flowing from modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances to the large living room featuring a wood-burning oven that not only adds warmth during the winter months but also boasts a double wall insulated stainless steel chimney for enhanced efficiency and safety. Designed by the well known designer and MIT professor of architecture, Rafi Segal, an addition was built that transformed the garage into a studio, perfect for extra working space. The half bath is off the deck and can easily access the studio. The sun-soaked home boasts nine skylights: four skylights are in the upstairs bedrooms, one above the stairwell, and five in the new addition.

Recent upgrades to the home include the replacement of old wooden windows with new, energy-efficient plastic windows, offering improved insulation, plus a new HVAC unit that ensures optimal comfort and climate control throughout the seasons. In addition, new pvc have been put under the house, replacing the old metal pipe system.

This fenced-in property features a meticulously landscaped backyard adorned with a wide range of vibrant flowers, plants, and extra trees, including two peach trees and various types of berry bushes. The addition of three sheds in the garden provides ample storage options for any belongings or equipment that may be needed. Through a comprehensive renovation process, the property's backyard has been expertly regraded and redirected to ensure efficient water flow away from the basement, providing a perpetually dry environment, even during severe storms, without the need for a water pump. Rounding out the exterior of the property is the 2-car driveway.

This home is in a perfect location as it is walkable to shopping centers, downtown Princeton, parks, and schools such as Princeton University, Princeton Middle School, and Princeton High School. Don’t miss out on this move-in ready, New Jersey gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yael Lax Zakut

(609) 933-0880 yael.zakut@compass.com Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton Listed on: 06/23/2023

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Froehlich

(609) 731-4498 rfroehlich@callawayhenderson.com Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9913882

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,196

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 8,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 150.00
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • 1,868 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Schools

  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00088
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00032 05-00088

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,196

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-06-23
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1868
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1868
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 527.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1868
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 278

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Asphalt, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: PRINCETON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8999.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13196.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00032 05-00088
  • Tax Lot: 00088
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1868
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 08/11/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2023
Closed on
Aug 9, 2023
Sold by
Danilewicz Marzena Torzecka and Danilewicz Tomasz
Bought by
Krienen Fenna and Bradlow Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Yael Lax Zakut
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Robin Froehlich
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$1,070,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
8.63%
Views
82
Current Estimated Value
$1,238,255

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,255
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.20%
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Outstanding Balance
$560,850
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$677,405

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1996
Sold by
Pecina John
Bought by
Danilewicz Marzena and Danilewicz Tomasz

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
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
Krienen Fenna $1,070,000 Old Republic Title
Krienen Fenna $1,070,000 Old Republic Title
Danilewicz Marzena $228,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Krienen Fenna $570,000
Closed Krienen Fenna $570,000
Previous Owner Torzecka Danilewicz Marzena M $120,000
Previous Owner Danilewicz Marzena Torzecka $339,000
Previous Owner Torzecka Danilewicz Marzena $75,000
Previous Owner Torzecka Danilewicz Marzena $377,000
Previous Owner Danilewicz Tomasz $410,000
Previous Owner Danielwicz Marzena T $288,787
Previous Owner Danilewicz Marzena T $100,000
Previous Owner Danilewicz Marzena $198,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Sold $1,070,000 +8.6% $573 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 For Sale $985,000 -- $527 / 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
2025 $15,171 $569,700 $357,000 $212,700
2024 $13,641 $569,700 $357,000 $212,700
2023 $13,641 $542,600 $357,000 $185,600
2022 $13,196 $542,600 $357,000 $185,600
2021 $13,234 $542,600 $357,000 $185,600
2020 $13,131 $542,600 $357,000 $185,600
2019 $12,870 $542,600 $357,000 $185,600
2018 $11,422 $489,800 $332,000 $157,800
2017 $10,295 $447,600 $332,000 $115,600
2016 $10,134 $447,600 $332,000 $115,600
2015 $9,901 $447,600 $332,000 $115,600
2014 $9,780 $447,600 $332,000 $115,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2031586

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00032-05-00088