NOT LISTED FOR SALE

71 Westcott Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $2,545,289 - $2,714,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,737 Sq Ft
$698/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 06, 2016

Last sale price $1,750,000 $468 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,112/month

209 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of April 2016

A home of true Princeton elegance where historic character blends with modern amenities. A clever layout on the main floor connects spacious rooms with a natural flow creating a space perfect for entertaining as well as day to day family life served by a kitchen equipped to accommodate any gourmet chef. The master bedroom has French doors opening onto a balcony and an en suite bathroom fit for a 5 star boutique hotel. Two more bedrooms with a bathroom are located on the second floor while on the 3rd floor there is a 4th bedroom with charming bath and entertainment/studio/playroom. All of this at a prime location within a stroll of downtown Princeton.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yael Lax Zakut

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton Listed on: 08/20/2015

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Roberta Parker

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,542

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x200
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,737 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Community Park Elementary School
  • J Witherspoon Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Filtration System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00016
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00003 01-00016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,542

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Remarks Public: A home of true Princeton elegance where historic character blends with modern amenities. A clever layout on the main floor connects spacious rooms with a natural flow creating a space perfect for entertaining as well as day to day family life served by a kitchen equipped to accommodate any gourmet chef. The master bedroom has French doors opening onto a balcony and an en suite bathroom fit for a 5 star boutique hotel. Two more bedrooms with a bathroom are located on the second floor while on the 3rd floor there is a 4th bedroom with charming bath and entertainment/studio/playroom. All of this at a prime location within a stroll of downtown Princeton.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Air Filter System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3737
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3737
  • Net Sq Ft: 3737.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 507.09
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3737
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 71

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK
  • Middle School: J WITHERSPOON
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 935200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 762000.00
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X200
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2138392
  • Tax Annual Amount: 37542.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00003 01-00016
  • Tax Lot: 00016
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 04/06/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2015
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Bruce Kuhlik
Bought by
Tarter Laurie and Tarter Alan
Seller's Agent
Yael Lax Zakut
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Roberta Parker
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-7.65%
Total Days on Market
209
Current Estimated Value
$2,608,096

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$858,096
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2007
Sold by
Russo Laune
Bought by
Kuhlik Bruce and Kuhlik Robin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,662,500
Interest Rate
6.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2005
Sold by
Cornforth Charles
Bought by
Russo Laurie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Source: Public Records

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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
Tarter Laurie -- --
Kuhlik Bruce $2,375,000 --
Russo Laurie $1,350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tarter Laurie H $1,000,000
Closed Tarter Laurie $1,400,000
Closed Tarter Laurie --
Previous Owner Kuhlik Bruce $1,662,500
Previous Owner Russo Laurie $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/06/2016 04/06/16 Sold $1,750,000 -7.7% $468 / Sq Ft
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Price Changed $1,895,000 0.0% $507 / Sq Ft
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2015 09/21/15 For Sale $1,895,000 +8.3% $507 / Sq Ft
09/20/2015 09/20/15 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
08/20/2015 08/20/15 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $507 / 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 $41,657 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2023 $41,657 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2022 $40,298 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2021 $40,414 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2020 $40,099 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2019 $39,304 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2018 $38,641 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2017 $38,111 $1,657,000 $762,000 $895,000
2016 $38,425 $1,697,200 $762,000 $935,200
2015 $37,542 $1,697,200 $762,000 $935,200
2014 $37,084 $1,697,200 $762,000 $935,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002683868

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00003-01-00016