NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Birchwood Ct Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Estimated Value: $976,867 - $1,129,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,348 Sq Ft
$438/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2012

Last sale price $565,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,054/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Village Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2012

Welcome to this lovingly maintained, ready to move in home set in a beautiful tranquil wooded lot. Home offers a beautifully upgraded Kitchen with oak cabinets, granite counters, newer appliances, a garden window and a bay window overlooking the beautiful backyard; large & spacious Formal Living and Dining rooms, a cozy Family room with fireplace and an enclosed breezeway for warm summer evenings. The second floor offers 5 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, both of which have been upgraded with Corian counters, sinks and lighting. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and large closets. There are hardwood floors through the entire house. Much of the house has been freshly painted. The yard has been beautifully landscaped in the front and the slate patio in the back overlooking the serene wooded yard offers endless possibilities for family fun and entertaining. Very convenient to Princeton Jct. station, schools, Mercer County Park, shopping, and library.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harveen Bhatla

Keller Williams Premier Listed on: 07/27/2012

Keller Williams Premier

Co-Listed By

William Usab

Keller Williams Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

John Terebey

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8538664

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Maurice Hawk Elementary School
  • High School South

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Patio

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by BUCCI
  • Birchwood Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00117
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-00016 07-00117

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,352

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier And All Window Treatments & Hardware
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this lovingly maintained, ready to move in home set in a beautiful tranquil wooded lot. Home offers a beautifully upgraded Kitchen with oak cabinets, granite counters, newer appliances, a garden window and a bay window overlooking the beautiful backyard; large & spacious Formal Living and Dining rooms, a cozy Family room with fireplace and an enclosed breezeway for warm summer evenings. The second floor offers 5 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, both of which have been upgraded with Corian counters, sinks and lighting. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and large closets. There are hardwood floors through the entire house. Much of the house has been freshly painted. The yard has been beautifully landscaped in the front and the slate patio in the back overlooking the serene wooded yard offers endless possibilities for family fun and entertaining. Very convenient to Princeton Jct. station, schools, Mercer County Park, shopping, and library.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Underground
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL
  • Elementary School: MAURICE HAWK
  • High School: HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
  • School District Key: 300200396174
  • Elementary School: MAURICE HAWK
  • High School: HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 292100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 264000.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Dimensions: .689
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 30008.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: R-2

Building Info

  • Builder Name: BUCCI

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2182722
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13352.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-00016 07-00117
  • Tax Lot: 00117
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 09/28/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2012
Closed on
Sep 27, 2012
Sold by
Schwalb Craig and Schwalb Michelle
Bought by
Kelemen Justin and Kelemen Darcy J
Seller's Agent
Harveen Bhatla
Keller Williams Premier
Buyer's Agent
John Terebey
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5.83%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,028,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$463,217
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2009
Sold by
Firth David W and Firth Margaret A
Bought by
Schwalb Craig and Schwalb Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kelemen Justin $565,000 Allstares Title Service Inc
Schwalb Craig $556,500 Nrt Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kelemen Justin $345,000
Previous Owner Schwalb Craig $417,000
Previous Owner Firth David W $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Sold $565,000 -5.8% $241 / Sq Ft
08/10/2012 08/10/12 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2012 07/27/12 For Sale $600,000 -- $256 / 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 $16,820 $572,700 $264,000 $308,700
2023 $16,820 $572,700 $264,000 $308,700
2022 $16,356 $572,700 $264,000 $308,700
2021 $16,356 $572,700 $264,000 $308,700
2020 $16,059 $572,700 $264,000 $308,700
2019 $15,875 $568,600 $264,000 $304,600
2018 $15,614 $568,600 $264,000 $304,600
2017 $15,290 $568,600 $264,000 $304,600
2016 $14,960 $568,600 $264,000 $304,600
2015 $14,613 $568,600 $264,000 $304,600
2014 $14,442 $556,100 $264,000 $292,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004044780

Bright MLS

APN: 13-00016-07-00117