$1,360,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2020

44 Locust Ln Princeton, NJ 08540

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,314 Sq Ft
0.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Littlebrook Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of December 2020

This immaculate TWO STORY HOME has been completely rebuilt in 2008 and then continuously upgraded throughout the years. A second floor and a new spacious kitchen area were added to the house and the basement was doubled. In the dramatic foyer you will notice that deep espresso stained hardwood floors, soaring ceilings with skylights and a fireplace surround with crown molding in living room. An elegant formal dining room has two chandeliers, and another dual sided fireplace that shares with family room. The family room is open to top notch kitchen that features custom inset cabinets, Sub-zero refrigerator, stainless Thermador appliances, double sinks, Cambria quartz countertops, oversized island with sitting and a spacious breakfast room. The family room also adjacent to FOUR SEASON SUNROOM that leads to a park-like setting private landscaped backyard. In addition, there is a SECOND MASTER PRINCESS SUITE with full bath on the first floor for guests or in-laws. The MASTER SUITE upstairs has a huge walk-in closet, a master bath with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. The WALK-OUT FINISHED BASEMENT has two extra rooms, and a brand new full bath. A detached three car garage adjacent to the SECOND ENTRANCE of the house makes it convenient for living. There are underground sprinkler system, a generator, and much more to see. This luxurious home is just minutes away from downtown Princeton, Lake Carnegie and award winning Princeton Regional Schools. Schedule your tour today. You don't want to miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yoomi Moon

Weichert Realtors-Princeton Junction License #9910879 Listed on: 09/07/2020

Weichert Realtors-Princeton Junction

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Coles

Weichert Realtors - Princeton License #1536392

Weichert Realtors - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • 5 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Littlebrook Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00072
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-07601-00072

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,560

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Lever Handle(s)
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: 2 chandeliers in dining-room
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-09-07
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Year Renovated: 2008
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This immaculate TWO STORY HOME has been completely rebuilt in 2008 and then continuously upgraded throughout the years. A second floor and a new spacious kitchen area were added to the house and the basement was doubled. In the dramatic foyer you will notice that deep espresso stained hardwood floors, soaring ceilings with skylights and a fireplace surround with crown molding in living room. An elegant formal dining room has two chandeliers, and another dual sided fireplace that shares with family room. The family room is open to top notch kitchen that features custom inset cabinets, Sub-zero refrigerator, stainless Thermador appliances, double sinks, Cambria quartz countertops, oversized island with sitting and a spacious breakfast room. The family room also adjacent to FOUR SEASON SUNROOM that leads to a park-like setting private landscaped backyard. In addition, there is a SECOND MASTER PRINCESS SUITE with full bath on the first floor for guests or in-laws. The MASTER SUITE upstairs has a huge walk-in closet, a master bath with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. The WALK-OUT FINISHED BASEMENT has two extra rooms, and a brand new full bath. A detached three car garage adjacent to the SECOND ENTRANCE of the house makes it convenient for living. There are underground sprinkler system, a generator, and much more to see. This luxurious home is just minutes away from downtown Princeton, Lake Carnegie and award winning Princeton Regional Schools. Schedule your tour today. You don't want to miss it!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Great Room, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5314
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5314
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 324.52
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4314
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 44

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Shingle, Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 803800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 459000.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaping, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 40075.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2145129
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30560.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-07601-00072
  • Tax Lot: 00072
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4314
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 12/15/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2020
Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Soffer Avraham and Tai Kinka
Bought by
Lipp Anthony J and Lipp Peggy P
Seller's Agent
Yoomi Moon
Weichert Realtors-Princeton Junction
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Coles
Weichert Realtors - Princeton
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$240,000
-15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.72%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$378,316
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,796,190

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2013
Sold by
Soffer Avraham and Tai Kinka
Bought by
Soffer Avraham and Tai Kinka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2008
Sold by
Wong Kok and Wong Diane C
Bought by
Soffer Avraham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Bargain Sale Deed $1,360,000 Penn Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Bargain Sale Deed $680,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $510,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $798,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $950,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,072,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,075,000 Construction
Previous Owner $1,040,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Sale $2,399,000 +76.4% $505 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Sold $1,360,000 -2.9% $256 / Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2020 10/10/20 Price Changed $1,399,999 -12.5% $263 / Sq Ft
09/07/2020 09/07/20 For Sale $1,600,000 0.0% $301 / Sq Ft
08/01/2012 08/01/12 Rented $6,500 -4.4% --
04/12/2012 04/12/12 Under Contract -- -- --
04/10/2012 04/10/12 For Rent $6,800 -- --
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 $30,912 $1,288,600 $467,000 $821,600
2023 $30,912 $1,229,600 $467,000 $762,600
2022 $29,904 $1,229,600 $467,000 $762,600
2021 $29,990 $1,229,600 $467,000 $762,600
2020 $30,560 $1,262,800 $459,000 $803,800
2019 $29,954 $1,262,800 $459,000 $803,800
2018 $29,449 $1,262,800 $459,000 $803,800
2017 $28,962 $1,259,200 $459,000 $800,200
2016 $28,508 $1,259,200 $459,000 $800,200
2015 $27,854 $1,259,200 $459,000 $800,200
2014 $27,514 $1,259,200 $459,000 $800,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME301382

Bright MLS

APN: 14-07601-0000-00072