$700,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2016

40 Murray Place Princeton, NJ 08540

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,564 Sq Ft
5,453 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$448 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Riverside Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Harrison Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2016

Welcome to 40 Murray Place. This half house has been lovingly updated by the current owners. As you enter the property, you are welcomed into the home through a glass and solid oak wood door with transom light. The hallway leads to the kitchen and also provides entrances to the living and dining room area. The main reception rooms have been opened up and provide flexible living space but without losing any of the original charm of the home with its hardwood floors, trim and bay window. The kitchen is a large eat in with craftsmen made solid maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, glass tile back splash, granite counter tops and neutral gray tile floor. The second floor comprises of 3 bedrooms, a laundry room and a bath that was renovated in 2015. Hardwood floor is throughout the second floor too. The third floor is a nice bonus with two bedrooms and a full bath with a double vanity and tiled shower stall. The carpet on the third floor is new. The full basement is excellent for storage. The house has had new replacement windows and had been recently repainted inside. The back yard is a good size and with a storage shed, parking for two cars, and raised beds for vegetable gardening. Landscaping includes beds of ostrich ferns, hostas, butterfly bushes, lilac trees, climbing hydrangea, a dogwood and cherry trees with a back yard patio and small fire-pit. Walk to University, downtown and Riverside Elementary school, the new owners will enjoy a peaceful family friendly area. Wonderful property, not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingela Kostenbader

Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850 Listed on: 03/29/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Yuen Li Huang

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #0234160

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 5,453 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41x133

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,564 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00024
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00051 01-00024

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,295

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 40 Murray Place. This half house has been lovingly updated by the current owners. As you enter the property, you are welcomed into the home through a glass and solid oak wood door with transom light. The hallway leads to the kitchen and also provides entrances to the living and dining room area. The main reception rooms have been opened up and provide flexible living space but without losing any of the original charm of the home with its hardwood floors, trim and bay window. The kitchen is a large eat in with craftsmen made solid maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, glass tile back splash, granite counter tops and neutral gray tile floor. The second floor comprises of 3 bedrooms, a laundry room and a bath that was renovated in 2015. Hardwood floor is throughout the second floor too. The third floor is a nice bonus with two bedrooms and a full bath with a double vanity and tiled shower stall. The carpet on the third floor is new. The full basement is excellent for storage. The house has had new replacement windows and had been recently repainted inside. The back yard is a good size and with a storage shed, parking for two cars, and raised beds for vegetable gardening. Landscaping includes beds of ostrich ferns, hostas, butterfly bushes, lilac trees, climbing hydrangea, a dogwood and cherry trees with a back yard patio and small fire-pit. Walk to University, downtown and Riverside Elementary school, the new owners will enjoy a peaceful family friendly area. Wonderful property, not to be missed!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1564
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1564
  • Net Sq Ft: 1564.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 414.96
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1564
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 40

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Steam
  • 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: J WITHERSPOON
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 122600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 342800.00
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 41X133
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5453.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2140633
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10295.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00051 01-00024
  • Tax Lot: 00024
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 07/16/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2009
Sold by
Bentch Timothy and Bentch Lori
Bought by
Bentch Timothy and Bentch Lorri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,500
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2007
Sold by
Wright Helen S and Michaels Margaret J
Bought by
Bentch Lori and Bentch Lorri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $520,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,901 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $363,700 New Conventional
Closed $370,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $73,000 New Conventional
Closed -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $4,500 -10.0% $3 / Sq Ft
07/19/2025 07/19/25 For Rent $5,000 +1.6% --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Rented $4,920 +7.0% --
08/09/2020 08/09/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/17/2020 07/17/20 For Rent $4,600 +9.5% --
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Rented $4,200 -6.7% --
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Under Contract -- -- --
07/21/2016 07/21/16 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
07/16/2016 07/16/16 Sold $700,000 +7.9% $448 / Sq Ft
04/12/2016 04/12/16 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 For Sale $649,000 -- $415 / 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 $15,810 $593,700 $444,000 $149,700
2024 $14,926 $593,700 $444,000 $149,700
2023 $14,926 $593,700 $444,000 $149,700
2022 $13,466 $553,700 $404,000 $149,700
2021 $13,505 $553,700 $404,000 $149,700
2020 $13,400 $553,700 $404,000 $149,700
2019 $13,134 $553,700 $404,000 $149,700
2018 $12,912 $553,700 $404,000 $149,700
2017 $12,735 $553,700 $404,000 $149,700
2016 $10,537 $465,400 $342,800 $122,600
2015 $10,295 $465,400 $342,800 $122,600
2014 $10,169 $465,400 $342,800 $122,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003883607

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00051-01-00024