NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Brooks Bend Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,666,000 - $2,452,095

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
2.65 Acres

Last Sold October 26, 2016

Last sale price $1,780,000

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,758/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Wooded Lot
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of October 2016

Majestic evergreens and lush specimen trees present an arboretum-like setting for this stunning modern house in one of Princeton Township's most coveted neighborhoods in the Pretty Brook area. Tucked away on a quiet street and beautifully sited on over 2.5 acres, this setting provides total privacy for this classic modern home. Originally designed by a prominent architect for his own residence and recently expanded and updated by its present owner, this one-story home is ideally suited for displaying a collection of art. A spacious foyer introduces the large, light-filled rooms with twelve foot ceilings and walls of glass framing the garden, bluestone terrace, pool and gazebo. A recently added wing offers a light-filled gallery space with access to a sumptuous master bedroom suite and the outdoor pool. Come see this unique flexible floor plan, ideal for easy living or large-scale entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Stier

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #7869162 Listed on: 04/12/2016

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Goldman

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9233624

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,637

Year Built

  • Built in 1988 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • 2.65 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Johnson Park Elementary School
  • J Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, lawn maintenance
  • $6,000 Other One-Time Fees

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00002
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-05002-00002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,637

Year Built

Built in 1988 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: The Fountain In The Garden Is Excluded. Washer & Dryer Are Negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Year Renovated: 2004
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Street Number Modifier: 285

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Flat
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1500.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 6000.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.65
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 115434.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 38637.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-05002-00002
  • Tax Lot: 00002
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 10/26/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2016
Closed on
Nov 14, 2016
Sold by
Baum Dorothy R and Baum Steven M
Bought by
Goldman David C
Seller's Agent
Judith Stier
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Goldman
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$1,780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.07%
Total Days on Market
87
Current Estimated Value
$2,188,032

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$408,032
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,071,292
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,269,655

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2016
Closed on
Oct 24, 2016
Sold by
Baum Dorothy R and Baum Steven M
Bought by
Glodman C David
Seller's Agent
Judith Stier
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Goldman
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$1,780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,071,292
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,269,655

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2008
Sold by
Baum Steven M and Baum Dorothy R
Bought by
Baum Dorothy R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1993
Sold by
Anderson Kurt
Bought by
Baum Steven and Baum Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Goldman David C $1,780,000 None Available
Glodman C David $1,780,000 Old Republic Natl Title Ins
Baum Dorothy R -- None Available
Baum Steven $785,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goldman David C $1,300,000
Closed Glodman C David $1,300,000
Previous Owner Baum Steven M $570,000
Previous Owner Baum Steven $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2016 10/26/16 Sold $1,780,000 -5.1% --
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2016 04/12/16 For Sale $1,875,000 -- --
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 $40,614 $1,615,500 $864,000 $751,500
2023 $40,614 $1,615,500 $864,000 $751,500
2022 $39,289 $1,615,500 $864,000 $751,500
2021 $40,926 $1,678,000 $926,500 $751,500
2020 $40,608 $1,678,000 $926,500 $751,500
2019 $39,351 $1,659,000 $926,500 $732,500
2018 $40,460 $1,735,000 $926,500 $808,500
2017 $39,252 $1,706,600 $926,500 $780,100
2016 $38,637 $1,706,600 $926,500 $780,100
2015 $37,750 $1,706,600 $926,500 $780,100
2014 $36,933 $1,690,300 $926,500 $763,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Judith Stier

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Judith Stier

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (609) 921-2600

    11 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Judith Stier
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  • Cheryl Goldman

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Cheryl Goldman

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    (609) 439-9072

    2 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Cheryl Goldman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003884201

Bright MLS

APN: 14-05002-0000-00002

New Jersey Mercer County Princeton 08540 Princeton West

285 Brooks Bend, Princeton, NJ

This home is located at 285 Brooks Bend, Princeton, NJ 08540 since 12 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $2,188,032. This property was built in 1988. 285 Brooks Bend is a home located in Mercer County with nearby schools including Johnson Park School, Princeton Middle School, and Princeton High School.

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