NOT LISTED FOR SALE

304 Riverside Dr Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,445,000 - $1,719,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,897 Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 09, 2020

Last sale price $1,072,774 $370 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,563/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Riverside Elementary School Rated A
  • Den
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2020

Welcome to this classic colonial, close to Riverside Elementary School in the heart of the Riverside neighborhood in Princeton. The large living room, with its gas fireplace with wood surround, provides a wonderful space to relax, and the access from the slider to the paver patio and fenced-in yard beyond only accents its attractiveness. Open to the dining room, the space for entertaining is endless. The eat-in kitchen is well appointed. The granite counters atop white cabinetry are accented by the stainless steel appliances. A knee wall divides the kitchen and the family room, which is a nice spot to spend time. There is a three-season screened porch to the rear, which extends the living space and furthers the enjoyment of the yard. To complete the first floor there is an office, perfect for homework or working remotely. The four bedrooms on the second floor all have hardwood flooring, like most of the first. The master suite has a dressing area, which has great storage, and leads to the master bath, with its vanity sink and large shower. The other three bedrooms share a hall bath. There is an unfinished basement which is perfect for storage, and an attached two-car garage. The yard has mature plantings but is easy maintenance and is completely fenced in, great for pets! A wonderful location with easy accessibility to the local elementary school, Routes 27 and 1, downtown and the University. Make it your home today!

Last Listed By

Ingela Kostenbader

Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 08/28/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,883

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • John Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00003
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-07801-00003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,883

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Staging curtains
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this classic colonial, close to Riverside Elementary School in the heart of the Riverside neighborhood in Princeton. The large living room, with its gas fireplace with wood surround, provides a wonderful space to relax, and the access from the slider to the paver patio and fenced-in yard beyond only accents its attractiveness. Open to the dining room, the space for entertaining is endless. The eat-in kitchen is well appointed. The granite counters atop white cabinetry are accented by the stainless steel appliances. A knee wall divides the kitchen and the family room, which is a nice spot to spend time. There is a three-season screened porch to the rear, which extends the living space and furthers the enjoyment of the yard. To complete the first floor there is an office, perfect for homework or working remotely. The four bedrooms on the second floor all have hardwood flooring, like most of the first. The master suite has a dressing area, which has great storage, and leads to the master bath, with its vanity sink and large shower. The other three bedrooms share a hall bath. There is an unfinished basement which is perfect for storage, and an attached two-car garage. The yard has mature plantings but is easy maintenance and is completely fenced in, great for pets! A wonderful location with easy accessibility to the local elementary school, Routes 27 and 1, downtown and the University. Make it your home today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3966
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2897
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 344.84
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2897
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1069
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1069
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 304

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: 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
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • Middle School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 327400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 553000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23087.00
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2145194
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20883.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-07801-00003
  • Tax Lot: 00003
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2802
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 10/09/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2020
Closed on
Oct 13, 2020
Sold by
Hettena Daniel and Hettena Melissa
Bought by
Lee Jason D and Hu Di
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Maura Mills
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,072,774
Premium/Discount to List
$73,774
7.38%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,557,625

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$484,851
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$634,545
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$930,164

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2012
Closed on
Jan 25, 2013
Sold by
Peterson Larry L and Lynn Peterson S
Bought by
Hettena Daniel and Hettena Melissa
Seller's Agent
Susan Gordon
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Robin Froehlich
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.07%
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
Rosenthal Howard
Bought by
Peterson Larry and Peterson Lynn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

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
Lee Jason D $1,072,774 Chicago Title Company
Hettena Daniel $850,000 Agent For Westcor Land Title
Peterson Larry $500,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Jason D $680,000
Previous Owner Hettena Daniel $595,000
Previous Owner Peterson Larry $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Sold $1,072,774 +7.4% $370 / Sq Ft
09/03/2020 09/03/20 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 For Sale $999,000 +17.5% $345 / Sq Ft
01/25/2013 01/25/13 Sold $850,000 -5.5% --
11/30/2012 11/30/12 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2012 11/30/12 For Sale $899,000 -- --
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 $22,133 $880,400 $553,000 $327,400
2023 $22,133 $880,400 $553,000 $327,400
2022 $21,411 $880,400 $553,000 $327,400
2021 $21,473 $880,400 $553,000 $327,400
2020 $21,306 $880,400 $553,000 $327,400
2019 $20,883 $880,400 $553,000 $327,400
2018 $20,531 $880,400 $553,000 $327,400
2017 $20,166 $876,800 $553,000 $323,800
2016 $19,851 $876,800 $553,000 $323,800
2015 $18,645 $842,900 $503,000 $339,900
2014 $18,417 $842,900 $503,000 $339,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME301112

Bright MLS

APN: 14-07801-0000-00003