Seller's Agent in 2021
Helen Sherman
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 915-1216
2 in this area
45 Total Sales
78 Columbia Ave Hopewell, NJ 08525
Estimated Value: $554,000 - $609,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,455
Sq Ft
$392/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
- No HOA
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
About This Home
As of March 2021This charming village home has been totally renovated charming 3 bedroom Victorian in historic Hopewell Borough! Delightful front porch, formal living room, dining room open to updated kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances - 5 burner gas range, over counter microwave, Bosch dishwasher (2017), stainless steel refrigerator (2020). Family Room with dramatic stone fireplace, (wood burning ) with easy access through slider doors to raised brick patio. Gleaming hardwood flooring throughout and updated baths including the first floor powder room/laundry with full sized LG washer & dryer (2020). Updated super high-efficiency Weil-McLain gas furnace (2015) and Bradford White hot water tank (2015). An attached garage with ample outside parking for 4 cars plus a full basement. Great walkable location to shops, restaurants, local schools and minutes from downtown Princeton. Ready to go! Note: Sale dependent on sellers finding suitable housing.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #RS301524 Listed on: 11/03/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,251
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 180.00
- Property is zoned R75P
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,455 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Stone Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Drainage System
- Sump Pump
Schools
- Hopewell Elementary School
- Timberlane Middle School
- Hv Central High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Hot Water Heating System
- 150 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00015
- Assessor Parcel Number 05-00031-00015
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 3, 2020
Closed on
Mar 19, 2021
Sold by
Spencer Mark and Liese Debra
Bought by
Maguigan David Donovan and Angeli Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Helen Sherman
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$389,000
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
$181,664
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.01%
Original Mortgage
$311,200
Outstanding Balance
$280,065
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$290,600
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 13, 2014
Closed on
Dec 15, 2014
Sold by
Schwartz Eric I
Bought by
Spencer Mark and Liese Debra
Seller's Agent
Gail Firestone
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Donna Murray
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$346,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-7.73%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.89%
Original Mortgage
$294,100
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 2013
Sold by
Schwartz Jeanette Lynne
Bought by
Schwartz Eric Lan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 14, 2009
Sold by
Matheis Donna
Bought by
Schwartz Eric I and Schwartz Jeannette Lynne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 2, 2006
Sold by
Matheis Michael
Bought by
Matheis Donna
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 27, 2005
Sold by
Wilhelm Brenda
Bought by
Matheis Michael
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 2000
Sold by
Greenfield Marion
Bought by
Wilhelm Brenda
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,000
Interest Rate
8.14%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maguigan David Donovan | $389,000 | Empire Ttl & Abstract Agcy L | |
| Spencer Mark | $346,000 | Multiple | |
| Schwartz Eric Lan | -- | None Available | |
| Schwartz Eric I | $365,000 | None Available | |
| Matheis Donna | $270,000 | -- | |
| Matheis Michael | $200,000 | -- | |
| Wilhelm Brenda | $98,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Maguigan David Donovan | $311,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Spencer Mark | $294,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Schwartz Eric L | $20,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Schwartz Eric I | $10,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schwartz Eric I | $287,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Schwartz Eric I | $292,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Matheis Donna | $99,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Matheis Donna | $216,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Matheis Michael | $160,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wilhelm Brenda | $93,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2021 03/22/21 | Sold | $389,000 | 0.0% | $267 / Sq Ft |
| 11/25/2020 11/25/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/03/2020 11/03/20 | For Sale | $389,000 | +12.4% | $267 / Sq Ft |
| 12/15/2014 12/15/14 | Sold | $346,000 | -6.0% | $304 / Sq Ft |
| 12/05/2014 12/05/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/15/2014 10/15/14 | Price Changed | $368,000 | -1.9% | $323 / Sq Ft |
| 09/13/2014 09/13/14 | For Sale | $375,000 | -- | $329 / 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 | $12,494 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2024 | $12,025 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2023 | $12,025 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2022 | $11,622 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2021 | $11,411 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2020 | $11,251 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2019 | $11,084 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2018 | $10,605 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2017 | $10,278 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2016 | $9,944 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2015 | $10,009 | $363,300 | $198,700 | $164,600 |
| 2014 | $8,854 | $345,600 | $236,200 | $109,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Helen Sherman
-
datacorrect BrightMLS
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
-
Gail Firestone
Seller's Agent in 2014
Gail Firestone
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 915-3931
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
-
Donna Murray
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Donna Murray
BHHS Fox & Roach
(908) 391-8396
1 in this area
186 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME303646
APN: 05-00031-0000-00015
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