NOT LISTED FOR SALE

821 Pretty Brook Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,888,000 - $2,889,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
7.3 Acres

Last Sold May 23, 2012

Last sale price $1,500,000

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,973/month

253 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Oriented
  • 7.3 Acre Lot
  • Lawrence High School Rated A-
  • Sauna
  • Pond

About This Home

As of May 2012

Approached by a long drive, bordering the pond, this remarkable property sited on 7.3 acres in the estate area of Lawrence Township, is reminiscent of a rambling eighteenth century stone farm house. The architecture remains with brilliant additions bringing the house up to today's requirements for gracious and convenient living. Spacious rooms, providing access to the veranda, terraces and gardens, are detailed with pegged floors, deep window sills and French doors blending beautifully with the remarkably renovated kitchen with cathedral ceiling, 48" Viking range, two dishwashers, expansive island and media nook with sitting area. The thoughtful design offers two Master bedroom suites, two additional bedrooms with baths, an office, library, study, exercise room, family room and formal living room and dining room. Just moments from the center of Princeton, the ambiance of this property is contagious. Enjoy the pool and cabana this summer. Convenient to N.Y./Phila. by train/highways. This is extraordinary!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Hughes

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #0122999 Listed on: 04/05/2011

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Co-Listed By

ELEANOR HUGHES

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Judson Henderson

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9231366

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7.3 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned EP-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Breezeway

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00002 01
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-07901-00002 01

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,465

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Window Treatments In Living Room And Family Room
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Remarks Public: Approached by a long drive, bordering the pond, this remarkable property sited on 7.3 acres in the estate area of Lawrence Township, is reminiscent of a rambling eighteenth century stone farm house. The architecture remains with brilliant additions bringing the house up to today's requirements for gracious and convenient living. Spacious rooms, providing access to the veranda, terraces and gardens, are detailed with pegged floors, deep window sills and French doors blending beautifully with the remarkably renovated kitchen with cathedral ceiling, 48" Viking range, two dishwashers, expansive island and media nook with sitting area. The thoughtful design offers two Master bedroom suites, two additional bedrooms with baths, an office, library, study, exercise room, family room and formal living room and dining room. Just moments from the center of Princeton, the ambiance of this property is contagious. Enjoy the pool and cabana this summer. Convenient to N.Y./Phila. by train/highways. This is extraordinary!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Sauna, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Street Number Modifier: 821

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Slate
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • 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: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator, Baseboard, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200397290

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 417700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 253000.00
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 7.30 ASCRES
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 317988.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony, Breezeway
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: EP-2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2137285
  • Tax Annual Amount: 28465.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-07901-00002 01
  • Tax Lot: 00002 01
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Close Date: 05/23/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2011
Closed on
May 21, 2012
Sold by
Haverland Richard M and Haverland Rosmary D
Bought by
Knill Ii James R and Knill Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Susan Hughes
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Judson Henderson
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-11.76%
Total Days on Market
253
Current Estimated Value
$2,390,384

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$890,384
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1997
Sold by
Osborne Richard
Bought by
Haverland Richard and Haverland Rosemary
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
Knill Ii James R $1,500,000 Security Title Corp
Haverland Richard $1,265,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knill James R $405,500
Closed Knill James R $400,000
Closed Knill James R $405,500
Closed Knill Ii James R $333,000
Closed Knill James $417,000
Closed Knill Ii James R $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Sold $1,500,000 -11.8% --
01/01/2012 01/01/12 For Sale $1,700,000 0.0% --
12/14/2011 12/14/11 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2011 05/16/11 Price Changed $1,700,000 -19.0% --
04/05/2011 04/05/11 For Sale $2,100,000 -- --
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 $42,644 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2023 $42,644 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2022 $41,871 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2021 $41,337 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2020 $40,761 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2019 $40,242 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2018 $39,329 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2017 $39,146 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2016 $38,570 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2015 $37,503 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
2014 $36,801 $1,404,600 $584,500 $820,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Hughes

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Susan Hughes

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    (609) 213-5556

    4 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Susan Hughes
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    ELEANOR HUGHES

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

  • Judson Henderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Judson Henderson

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    (609) 651-2226

    28 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Judson Henderson
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004352220

Bright MLS

APN: 07-07901-0000-00002-01

New Jersey Mercer County Princeton 08540 Princeton West

821 Pretty Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ

This home is located at 821 Pretty Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 since 05 April 2011 and is currently estimated at $2,390,384. This property was built in 1951. 821 Pretty Brook Rd is a home located in Mercer County with nearby schools including Lawrence High School, Princeton Day School, and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart.

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