7 Castle Howard Ct Princeton, NJ 08540
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,160
Sq Ft
0.55
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Riverside Elementary School Rated A
- 2 Fireplaces
- Skylights
About This Home
As of July 2023Welcome to this classic colonial in the heart of Riverside and a stone's throw from the elementary school. As you walk up the blue stone pathway and stop a while at the small patio in front of the entry way, note the stone wall and landscaping making a delightful entry way to the home. As you enter the home note the hardwood floors throughout. The office is at the front of the property with built in storage as well as a closet. If needed this could be a first floor bedroom as right next door there is a full bath with tub/ shower combo. The living room is connected to the blue stone patio by stylish French doors. There is a wood burning fireplace in this room as well as built in bookcases. The other side of the hall way is the dining room. This, like the living room has moldings with dentil detail. The dining room also has chair rail molding and two built in corner cabinets which make this a very elegant space. The kitchen/ breakfast/ family rooms are to the rear of the property. The kitchen has cream cabinets with granite counters and fun glass tile back splashes. The appliances are stainless steel with Bosch Wall oven and dishwasher, Kitchen Aid gas cook top and Sub Zero refrigerator. The island is home to the double sink and breakfast bar?. Note the change in cabinetry, giving the island a sense of being a piece of furniture. The breakfast area has pendant lighting and also more cabinetry. This is all open to the family room. This space is bright and airy with 4 skylights and slider to the patio too. There is a gas fireplace in this room with wood surround. From the family room is the mud room/ laundry. With door to driveway and access to 2 car garage this makes the perfect spot to have coat storage as well as closet for dry good items. The tile floor makes muddy shoe prints easy clean up! To the rear of the laundry area is a flight of stairs which leads to a bedroom with its own private full bath?. The second floor is home to the master with 2 closets one being a walk in and full bath with tub/shower combo and vanity sink. The other 3 bedrooms in this area all have of built ins, whether they be shelving for books, or drawers for clothing. They all have good size closets too. The hall bath has been renovated with shower stall, vanity and subway tiling with glass tile detail. The basement is finished. There is a smaller private area that is finished too. The basement has great unfinished storage area too!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,729
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 0.55 Acre Lot
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R5
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,160 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- 2 Fireplaces
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Schools
- Riverside Elementary School
- Princeton Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Riverside Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00024
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-07701-00024
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 1, 2023
Closed on
Jul 19, 2023
Sold by
Gleeson Sean and Gleeson Lauren
Bought by
Rosenblum Gary and Rosenblum Naomi
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Views
90
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
-$268,425
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.90%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$881,703
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$936,014
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Wilson George and Wilson Ellen
Bought by
Gleeson Sean and Gleeson Lauren
Seller's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
Buyer's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,282,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 13, 2018
Closed on
Jun 20, 2018
Sold by
Hofer Andrew P and Hofer Margaret K
Bought by
Wilson George and Wilson Elen
Seller's Agent
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ruth Sayer
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
2.17%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 18, 1994
Sold by
Boyd John D
Bought by
Hofer Andrew and Hofer Margaret
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
8.44%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $2,160,000 | Foundation Title | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $1,425,000 | Chicago Title Company Llc | |
| Deed | $1,225,000 | First American Title | |
| Deed | $508,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $900,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,282,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $302,175 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $397,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $375,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2023 07/21/23 | Sold | $2,150,000 | 0.0% | $518 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2023 06/09/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2023 06/01/23 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | +50.9% | $518 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2021 08/09/21 | Sold | $1,425,000 | 0.0% | $451 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2021 08/09/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/09/2021 08/09/21 | For Sale | $1,425,000 | +16.3% | $451 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2018 06/26/18 | Sold | $1,225,000 | +2.2% | -- |
| 05/10/2018 05/10/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2018 04/26/18 | For Sale | $1,199,000 | -2.1% | -- |
| 04/26/2018 04/26/18 | Off Market | $1,225,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/13/2018 04/13/18 | For Sale | $1,199,000 | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,729 | $1,291,000 | $555,000 | $736,000 |
| 2023 | $26,729 | $1,063,200 | $555,000 | $508,200 |
| 2022 | $25,857 | $1,063,200 | $555,000 | $508,200 |
| 2021 | $25,931 | $1,063,200 | $555,000 | $508,200 |
| 2020 | $25,729 | $1,063,200 | $555,000 | $508,200 |
| 2019 | $25,027 | $1,055,100 | $555,000 | $500,100 |
| 2018 | $24,605 | $1,055,100 | $555,000 | $500,100 |
| 2017 | $24,267 | $1,055,100 | $555,000 | $500,100 |
| 2016 | $23,887 | $1,055,100 | $555,000 | $500,100 |
| 2015 | $21,706 | $981,300 | $505,000 | $476,300 |
| 2014 | $21,441 | $981,300 | $505,000 | $476,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Ingela Kostenbader
Queenston Realty, LLC
(609) 902-5302
221 in this area
287 Total Sales
-
d
Seller's Agent in 2021
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Ruth Sayer
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
(609) 731-1204
1 in this area
2 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME2003394
APN: 14-07701-0000-00024
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