NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Christopher Dr Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,829,000 - $2,137,046

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Last Sold August 28, 2013

Last sale price $1,150,000

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,607/month

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2013

This brick front Princeton home proudly stands on an Ettl Farm street lined with sidewalks and sycamores. Separately fenced around back, a free-form pool is ready for summertime entertaining along with a pergola-crowned deck. The front entry reveals a dramatic central staircase and hardwood floors that extend into the formal rooms with deep crown and chair molding and even into the kitchen, where gray granite spans a breakfast bar island. The two-story family room has one of two fireplaces and double doors opening to a study with built-ins. Upstairs, brand new carpeting spreads into 2 bedrooms suites, including the large master with sitting and dressing rooms, and two more bedrooms joined by a jack and jill bath. A clever interior window seat overlooking the family room is loaded with easy access storage. The basement is already finished, complete with an office and full bathroom. With 3 large bays, the garage has more than enough room for cars, storage and a workshop.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Froehlich

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9913882 Listed on: 04/12/2013

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

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Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • 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
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00015
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-06103-00015

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,755

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer And Dryer Are Negotiable.
  • Inclusions: All Light Fixtures, Window Treatments, Appliances.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Remarks Public: This brick front Princeton home proudly stands on an Ettl Farm street lined with sidewalks and sycamores. Separately fenced around back, a free-form pool is ready for summertime entertaining along with a pergola-crowned deck. The front entry reveals a dramatic central staircase and hardwood floors that extend into the formal rooms with deep crown and chair molding and even into the kitchen, where gray granite spans a breakfast bar island. The two-story family room has one of two fireplaces and double doors opening to a study with built-ins. Upstairs, brand new carpeting spreads into 2 bedrooms suites, including the large master with sitting and dressing rooms, and two more bedrooms joined by a jack and jill bath. A clever interior window seat overlooking the family room is loaded with easy access storage. The basement is already finished, complete with an office and full bathroom. With 3 large bays, the garage has more than enough room for cars, storage and a workshop.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Street Number Modifier: 285

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 250.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tennis Courts
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management
  • HOA: Yes

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

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 610600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 551000.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22085.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Building Info

  • Builder Name: TOLL BROTHERS

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2143578
  • Tax Annual Amount: 23755.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-06103-00015
  • Tax Lot: 00015
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 08/28/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2013
Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Diver John A and Diver Ann
Bought by
Liu Zongfan
Seller's Agent
Robin Froehlich
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-6.12%
Total Days on Market
97
Current Estimated Value
$1,994,349

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$844,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Crisp George
Bought by
Diver John and Diver Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2001
Sold by
Wilson Peter
Bought by
Crisp George and Crisp Allison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1995
Sold by
Princeton Hunt L P
Bought by
Wilson Peter and Wilson Bonnie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
7.53%
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
Liu Zongfan $1,150,000 None Available
Diver John $1,050,000 --
Crisp George $998,000 --
Wilson Peter $639,762 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Diver John A $290,000
Previous Owner Diver John A $753,600
Previous Owner Diver John $700,000
Previous Owner Crisp George $640,000
Previous Owner Wilson Peter $435,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2013 08/28/13 Sold $1,150,000 -4.6% --
07/18/2013 07/18/13 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2013 06/14/13 Price Changed $1,205,000 -1.6% --
04/12/2013 04/12/13 For Sale $1,225,000 -- --
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 $27,946 $1,111,600 $501,000 $610,600
2023 $27,946 $1,111,600 $501,000 $610,600
2022 $27,034 $1,111,600 $501,000 $610,600
2021 $28,331 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
2020 $28,111 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
2019 $27,553 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
2018 $27,089 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
2017 $26,717 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
2016 $26,299 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
2015 $25,695 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
2014 $25,381 $1,161,600 $551,000 $610,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robin Froehlich

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Robin Froehlich

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    (609) 731-4498

    4 in this area

    32 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003404504

Bright MLS

APN: 14-06103-0000-00015

New Jersey Mercer County Princeton 08540 Princeton West

285 Christopher Dr, Princeton, NJ

This home is located at 285 Christopher Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540 since 12 April 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,994,349. This property was built in 1996. 285 Christopher Dr 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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