$875,000
SOLD APR 12, 2012

31 Governors Ln Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$800/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

3% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Commercial Range
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Littlebrook Elementary School Rated A+
  • Marble Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of June 2017

Impeccable and lavish Adams model Governors Lane end unit townhome,loaded with luxuries inside and out. The large formal living and dining rooms have recessed lighting & opulent details. New designer kitchen features a built-in Sub Zero refrigerator with 2-drawer freezer, Wolf six burner professional stove, soap stone counters, striking subway tile backsplash and a large island. Open to the vaulted ceiling family room with a fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry, this space will be a frequent destination. A glass door leads to a brick paver patio & your own secret garden! Second floor houses the master suite and a bedroom/office with en-suite bath. The master bedroom has a fireplace, and the bath has a Jacuzzi tub, dual sinks & stall shower. A laundry chute makes everyday jobs easy! The third floor has two more bedrooms and a full bath. Partial finished basement with Berber carpeting & recessed lights plus an unfinished storage area. This lovely home is sure to fulfill your dreams and delight your senses!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Lefkowitz

BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE License #TREND:MLEFKOEL Listed on: 01/06/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Urbanek

BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $800 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Commercial Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Littlebrook Elementary School
  • J Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00014 31
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-05601-00014 31

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, snow removal, trash, insurance, management
  • $6,000 Other One-Time Fees
  • Adams

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,997

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$800 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Inclusions: All Appliances,Lighting Fixtures And Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Central Vacuum, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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 Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • 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: 800.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Insurance, Management
  • HOA: Yes

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Dimensions: .30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: OR2

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14997.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-05601-00014 31
  • Tax Lot: 00014 31
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 04/12/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Forunato Stephen J and Forunato Helen B
Bought by
Wang Yimei
Seller's Agent
Alison Covello
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
RIMA SAKARIA
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Pennington
List Price
$965,000
Sold Price
$960,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,331,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$371,315
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$768,000
Outstanding Balance
$412,663
Interest Rate
3.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$891,910

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2012
Closed on
Apr 12, 2012
Sold by
Rineberg Bernard A and Rineberg Nancy A
Bought by
Fortunato Stephen J and Fortunato Helen B
Seller's Agent
Ellen Lefkowitz
BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
Buyer's Agent
Diane Urbanek
BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-2.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1995
Sold by
Governors Lane L L C
Bought by
Drineberg Bernar and Rineberg Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $960,000 Acres Land Title Agency Llc
Deed $875,000 Empire Title & Abstract Agen
Deed $588,585 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $768,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $571,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $340,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Sold $960,000 -0.5% $312 / Sq Ft
04/09/2017 04/09/17 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2017 03/17/17 For Sale $965,000 +10.3% $314 / Sq Ft
04/12/2012 04/12/12 Sold $875,000 -2.7% --
01/26/2012 01/26/12 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2012 01/06/12 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 $18,943 $761,500 $275,000 $486,500
2023 $18,943 $753,500 $275,000 $478,500
2022 $18,325 $753,500 $275,000 $478,500
2021 $18,378 $753,500 $275,000 $478,500
2020 $18,235 $753,500 $275,000 $478,500
2019 $17,486 $737,200 $275,000 $462,200
2018 $17,082 $732,500 $275,000 $457,500
2017 $16,848 $732,500 $275,000 $457,500
2016 $16,584 $732,500 $275,000 $457,500
2015 $16,203 $732,500 $275,000 $457,500
2014 $16,551 $757,500 $300,000 $457,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003806274

Bright MLS

APN: 14-05601-0000-00014-31