NOT LISTED FOR SALE

640 Prospect Ave Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,595,000 - $1,686,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,798 Sq Ft
$588/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2016

Last sale price $1,247,500 $446 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,077/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Riverside Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of November 2016

Tucked away in the Riverside section of Princeton among the leafy boughs across street from Carnegie Lake, this spacious expanded ranch was completely redesigned and renovated in 2015 and exemplifies modern functionality and elegance. Immediately upon entrance, the welcoming foyer leads you into the living room for a front and backyard view. Towards the dining room, a large bay window with seats and storage offers a great view of the exceptionally deep backyard. A butler's pantry extends the formal dining room for entertaining. An airy kitchen illuminated with skylights flows seamlessly into a cozy family room with views of the backyard ? the perfect place to begin the day with a cup of coffee in hand. Copious cabinets, granite counters, a large center island, a Bosch appliance suite (double wall oven, gourmet five-burner cooktop, counter-depth refrigerator, and dishwater), a high power exterior exhaust hood, and a double sink are sure to delight the most discerning home cooks and foodies. Gorgeous French doors connect the living space, and yet can separate the functions of each room on demand. The master suite features large sun drenching windows, a wood-burning fireplace, a soaking tub, a stall shower and a double sink in the master bath, and a huge fully furnished walk-in closet. What more can be asked for? Two extra bedrooms and a bathroom with double sink complete the extensive owner's quarters on the main level. The upper floor provides a flexible extension to the owner's space, boasting another bedroom with a full bathroom, a playroom, and a study. The guest bedroom is located in a separate wing of this extensive ranch, adjacent to another full bathroom, so housing guests is easier than ever. Your comfort in this house is guaranteed by brand new thermal windows and doors, a high efficiency 3-zone central AC/furnace, an attic fan with thermostat, and a Generac backup generator. The large shaded patio, accessible from the family room and the living room, and the fenced tree-lined backyard create the paradise for a relaxing afternoon. Additional outdoor features include a front and side driveway, easily fitting 5 cars and a large basketball playground. Minutes from Carnegie Lake, the NYC bus stop, downtown, schools, and prestigious Princeton University, this house features an extraordinary location and condition! See for yourself!

Last Listed By

FEIFEI TIAN

Jenny Yao Realty LLC License #TREND:60054878 Listed on: 08/30/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,387

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,798 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00016
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-05902-00016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,387

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Tucked away in the Riverside section of Princeton among the leafy boughs across street from Carnegie Lake, this spacious expanded ranch was completely redesigned and renovated in 2015 and exemplifies modern functionality and elegance. Immediately upon entrance, the welcoming foyer leads you into the living room for a front and backyard view. Towards the dining room, a large bay window with seats and storage offers a great view of the exceptionally deep backyard. A butler's pantry extends the formal dining room for entertaining. An airy kitchen illuminated with skylights flows seamlessly into a cozy family room with views of the backyard ? the perfect place to begin the day with a cup of coffee in hand. Copious cabinets, granite counters, a large center island, a Bosch appliance suite (double wall oven, gourmet five-burner cooktop, counter-depth refrigerator, and dishwater), a high power exterior exhaust hood, and a double sink are sure to delight the most discerning home cooks and foodies. Gorgeous French doors connect the living space, and yet can separate the functions of each room on demand. The master suite features large sun drenching windows, a wood-burning fireplace, a soaking tub, a stall shower and a double sink in the master bath, and a huge fully furnished walk-in closet. What more can be asked for? Two extra bedrooms and a bathroom with double sink complete the extensive owner's quarters on the main level. The upper floor provides a flexible extension to the owner's space, boasting another bedroom with a full bathroom, a playroom, and a study. The guest bedroom is located in a separate wing of this extensive ranch, adjacent to another full bathroom, so housing guests is easier than ever. Your comfort in this house is guaranteed by brand new thermal windows and doors, a high efficiency 3-zone central AC/furnace, an attic fan with thermostat, and a Generac backup generator. The large shaded patio, accessible from the family room and the living room, and the fenced tree-lined backyard create the paradise for a relaxing afternoon. Additional outdoor features include a front and side driveway, easily fitting 5 cars and a large basketball playground. Minutes from Carnegie Lake, the NYC bus stop, downtown, schools, and prestigious Princeton University, this house features an extraordinary location and condition! See for yourself!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Attic/House Fan, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 14
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2798
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2798
  • Net Sq Ft: 2798.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 462.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2798
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 640

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • 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: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • 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
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • High School: PRINCETON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 175800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 548000.00
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 120X200 IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21344.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2143447
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16387.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-05902-00016
  • Tax Lot: 00016
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 11/08/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2016
Closed on
Nov 3, 2016
Sold by
Tang Huadong and Zhang Da
Bought by
Zhao Shenwei and Zha Peijia
Seller's Agent
FEIFEI TIAN
Jenny Yao Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
FEIFEI TIAN
Jenny Yao Realty LLC
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,247,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,500
-3.67%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,644,579

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$397,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.61%
Original Mortgage
$935,625
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2014
Closed on
Dec 1, 2014
Sold by
Lependorf Gabriel R
Bought by
Tang Huadong and Zhang Da
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Murphy
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
FEIFEI TIAN
Jenny Yao Realty LLC
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.70%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2012
Sold by
Estate Of Barbara R Lependorf and Lependorf Stanley
Bought by
Lependorf Stanley

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
Zhao Shenwei $1,247,500 Fidelity National Title Ins
Zhao Shenwei $1,247,500 Fidelity Nat Title Ins Co
Tang Huadong $700,000 Multiple
Lependorf Stanley -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhao Shenwei $800,000
Closed Zhao Shenwei $935,625
Previous Owner Tang Huadong $400,000
Previous Owner Lependorf Stanley $257,909
Previous Owner Lependorf Stanley $200,000
Previous Owner Lependorf Stanley $273,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Sold $1,247,500 -3.7% $446 / Sq Ft
09/07/2016 09/07/16 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2016 08/30/16 For Sale $1,295,000 +85.0% $463 / Sq Ft
12/02/2014 12/02/14 Sold $700,000 +0.7% $250 / Sq Ft
09/26/2014 09/26/14 For Sale $695,000 -- $248 / 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
2024 $22,450 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2023 $22,450 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2022 $21,718 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2021 $21,780 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2020 $21,611 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2019 $21,182 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2018 $20,825 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2017 $20,539 $893,000 $548,000 $345,000
2016 $16,387 $723,800 $548,000 $175,800
2015 $15,906 $719,100 $498,000 $221,100
2014 $15,712 $719,100 $498,000 $221,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003888907

Bright MLS

APN: 14-05902-0000-00016