NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Laurel Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,241,000 - $1,660,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,243 Sq Ft
$429/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2020

Last sale price $825,000 $254 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,353/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2020

IF NOT NOW , WHEN ? Do not wait to see this wonderful home in Princeton ! Perfectly located near shopping and schools, backing to Jefferson Road, 79 Laurel Road offers both convenience and creative excellence, with an architect-designed dining room extension that visually melds the exquisite gardens with the dynamite interior design . Oak floors, gracious entry foyer, and charming living room present a welcoming feeling as you walk in, and the family room/sun room is utterly delightful. This room will certainly become one of your favorites, as you relax after a tough day, or read a book on a weekend. Plenty of space for playing games, entertaining, or listening to music, this special room has radiant heat --your pet will love it as much as you do ! The eat-in kitchen is perfect for family meals, and lends itself to friendly conversation as you linger over coffee, and a powder room completes the first level. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two full baths provide lots of options . Partially finished basement for rainy day play or exercise add to already generous spaces. This house has been a warm and welcoming heart for its current family, and is now ready for a new set of memories to be made.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Wallack

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #7941734 Listed on: 06/20/2020

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Rizk

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #0124663

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,243 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level
  • Partially Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00007
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-07005-00007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,560

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-06-20
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3243
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3243
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 246.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3243
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiant, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
  • Middle School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18731.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R6

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17560.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-07005-00007
  • Tax Lot: 00007
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3243
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2020
Closed on
Jul 28, 2020
Sold by
Rappeport Michael A and Rappeport Joyce
Bought by
Richardson Craig and Eckelmeyer Kirsten
Seller's Agent
Robin Wallack
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Rizk
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.12%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,392,246

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$567,246
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2011
Sold by
Rappeport Joyce L
Bought by
Rappeport Michael A and Rappeport Joyce
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Richardson Craig $825,000 Old Republic Title Ins Co
Rappeport Michael A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $825,000 +3.1% $254 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2020 06/20/20 For Sale $800,000 -- $247 / 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 $18,820 $748,600 $403,000 $345,600
2023 $18,820 $748,600 $403,000 $345,600
2022 $18,004 $740,300 $403,000 $337,300
2021 $18,056 $740,300 $403,000 $337,300
2020 $17,915 $740,300 $403,000 $337,300
2019 $17,560 $740,300 $403,000 $337,300
2018 $17,264 $740,300 $403,000 $337,300
2017 $17,027 $740,300 $403,000 $337,300
2016 $16,439 $726,100 $393,000 $333,100
2015 $16,061 $726,100 $393,000 $333,100
2014 $15,865 $726,100 $393,000 $333,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robin Wallack

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Robin Wallack

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (609) 462-2340

    64 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Robin Wallack
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  • Kimberly Rizk

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kimberly Rizk

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    (609) 203-4807

    47 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Kimberly Rizk
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME292672

Bright MLS

APN: 14-07005-0000-00007

New Jersey Mercer County Princeton 08540

79 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ

This home is located at 79 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 since 20 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,392,246, approximately $429 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 79 Laurel Rd is a home located in Mercer County with nearby schools including Community Park Elementary School, Princeton Middle School, and Princeton High School.

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