Seller's Agent in 2021
Heidi Joseph
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 613-1663
5 in this area
42 Total Sales
68 Library Place Princeton, NJ 08540
Estimated Value: $3,104,171 - $3,433,000
6
Beds
6
Baths
5,907
Sq Ft
$545/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Wood Flooring
- Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Victorian Architecture
About This Home
As of January 2021Imagine living in a magnificent estate built during the Gilded Age, ideally located just one block from the center of Princeton. Walk to nearby McCarter Theatre, the train, shops and many restaurants! The preeminent architect of his day, Richard Morris Hunt - the designer of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, the Breakers, in Newport, RI and the facade of the Museum of Natural History - designed this home as a gift to the first president of the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1882. Also, Miss Fine started her school, (Princeton Day School) PDS, on the third floor of this home in 1897. This grand brick home has been brought into the modern era by its current owners. The grand 6500+ square foot, 3-story home, with 6+ bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, and the original lead glass oversized windows has an engaging front porch where you can enjoy cocktails with friends or read a book enjoying a cup of coffee. Very gracious rooms, including the library, living room and dining room have maintained their original charm with intricate plaster ceiling medallions, chestnut pocket doors, millwork and dramatic 12+ foot high ceilings. The central part of the home is the newly renovated chef?s kitchen with a gazebo, breakfast room addition. These rooms are accentuated by the many windows and views from all angles and a 2-sided river rock fireplace which connects to the family room and wet bar. The brick exterior has been completely repointed. This home sits majestically on a manicured .79 acre corner lot. The current owners were presented with the Historical Society of Princeton?s Historic Preservation Award in 2003.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(609) 613-1663 heidi.joseph@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #1325484 Listed on: 08/27/2020
Last Buyer's Agent
(609) 727-3255 amanda.botwood@compass.com Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton License #2076617
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $46,307
Year Built
- Built in 1882 | Remodeled in 2007
Lot Details
- 0.79 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 185.00 x 185.00
- East Facing Home
- Stone Retaining Walls
- Corner Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned R1HP
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 10 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Brick Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slate Roof
Interior Spaces
- 5,907 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wet Bar
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Dual Staircase
- Built-In Features
- Bar
- Chair Railings
- Crown Molding
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Skylights
- 9 Fireplaces
- Double Sided Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Fireplace Mantel
- Brick Fireplace
- Double Hung Windows
- Transom Windows
- Window Screens
- Double Door Entry
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Library
- Hobby Room
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Breakfast Room
- Butlers Pantry
- Double Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Indoor Grill
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Walk-In Closet
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Gas Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Connecting Stairway
- Interior Basement Entry
- Basement with some natural light
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Utilities
- Central Air
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Radiator
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Western Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00016
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-00010 02-00016
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 27, 2020
Closed on
Jan 15, 2021
Sold by
Slade Bettina C and Slade Stephen B
Bought by
Scholes Gregory and Murff Carolyne
Seller's Agent
Heidi Joseph
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Botwood
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,074,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$176,000
-7.82%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,145,793
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.85%
Original Mortgage
$908,735
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Slade Bettina C
Bought by
Slade Bettina C and Slade Stephen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,525,000
Interest Rate
9.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 2000
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 1999
Sold by
Tate Robert
Bought by
Slade Stephen and Slade Bettina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.73%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Gregory | $2,074,000 | Foundation Title Llc | |
| Scholes Gregory | $2,074,000 | Foundation Title | |
| Slade Bettina C | -- | Servicelink | |
| -- | -- | -- | |
| Slade Stephen | $1,150,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Scholes Gregory | $908,735 | |
| Previous Owner | Slade Stephen | $400,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2021 01/22/21 | Sold | $2,074,000 | -7.8% | $351 / Sq Ft |
| 12/10/2020 12/10/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/27/2020 08/27/20 | For Sale | $2,250,000 | -- | $381 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $50,957 | $1,913,500 | $510,000 | $1,403,500 |
| 2024 | $48,105 | $1,913,500 | $510,000 | $1,403,500 |
| 2023 | $48,105 | $1,913,500 | $510,000 | $1,403,500 |
| 2022 | $46,536 | $1,913,500 | $510,000 | $1,403,500 |
| 2021 | $46,670 | $1,913,500 | $510,000 | $1,403,500 |
| 2020 | $46,307 | $1,913,500 | $510,000 | $1,403,500 |
| 2019 | $45,196 | $1,905,400 | $510,000 | $1,395,400 |
| 2018 | $44,434 | $1,905,400 | $510,000 | $1,395,400 |
| 2017 | $43,824 | $1,905,400 | $510,000 | $1,395,400 |
| 2016 | $43,138 | $1,905,400 | $510,000 | $1,395,400 |
| 2015 | $42,147 | $1,905,400 | $510,000 | $1,395,400 |
| 2014 | $41,633 | $1,905,400 | $510,000 | $1,395,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Heidi Joseph
-
Amanda Botwood
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Amanda Botwood
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
(609) 727-3255
14 in this area
53 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME300622
APN: 14-00010-02-00016
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