NOT LISTED FOR SALE

85 Red Hill Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,092,000 - $1,244,971

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,034 Sq Ft
$567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2017

Last sale price $627,500 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,816/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wooded Lot
  • Porch

About This Home

As of March 2017

A spacious tri-level Cape on an over 1/2 acre lot in a wooded setting offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, living-room with fireplace, dining area with large windows overlooking the yard with bedrooms on the main and upper level, as well. The lower level apartment has it's own entrance, which offers a rental income possibility. The apartment features a great living-room, kitchen dining-area, a bedroom, small den and full bath. The space & multi level design of this property offer tremendous possibilities as to how the new owner wishes to utilize every space for comfort, convenience, style, entertainment and income production!! Endless possibilities. Only minutes away from town, schools, shopping, train and parks!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexandra Hunt

BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE License #TREND:60051048 Listed on: 01/26/2017

Co-Listed By

Violetta Neri

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Yael Lax Zakut

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,829

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R2

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,034 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry located on main level

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00051
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-05301-00051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,829

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: None.
  • Inclusions: All Appliances In As Is Condition.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Lower Floor, Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2034
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2034
  • Net Sq Ft: 2034.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 319.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2034
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 85

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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
  • 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
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating Type: Gas, Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 300.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: 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

  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Dimensions: XXXXX
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 25265.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13829.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-05301-00051
  • Tax Lot: 00051
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 03/31/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2017
Closed on
Mar 27, 2017
Sold by
Armitage John Brooks and Armitage Catherine Elliott
Bought by
Penston Jennifer and Penston Jeremy
Seller's Agent
Alexandra Hunt
BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
Buyer's Agent
Yael Lax Zakut
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
List Price
$648,900
Sold Price
$627,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,400
-3.3%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,153,493

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$525,993
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$502,000
Outstanding Balance
$273,599
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$879,894

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2006
Sold by
Rosenthal Tricia
Bought by
Armitage John and Armitage Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Interest Rate
6.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2004
Sold by
Bird George
Bought by
Rosenthal Tricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$376,350
Interest Rate
5.75%
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
Penston Jennifer $627,500 None Available
Armitage John $645,000 --
Rosenthal Tricia $579,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Penston Jennifer $502,000
Previous Owner Armitage John $516,000
Previous Owner Rosenthal Tricia $376,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Sold $627,500 -3.3% $309 / Sq Ft
02/03/2017 02/03/17 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2017 01/26/17 For Sale $648,900 -- $319 / 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 $16,085 $639,800 $348,500 $291,300
2023 $16,085 $639,800 $348,500 $291,300
2022 $15,560 $639,800 $348,500 $291,300
2021 $15,605 $639,800 $348,500 $291,300
2020 $15,483 $639,800 $348,500 $291,300
2019 $14,488 $610,800 $348,500 $262,300
2018 $14,244 $610,800 $348,500 $262,300
2017 $14,048 $610,800 $348,500 $262,300
2016 $13,829 $610,800 $348,500 $262,300
2015 $13,511 $610,800 $348,500 $262,300
2014 $13,346 $610,800 $348,500 $262,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000036382

Bright MLS

APN: 14-05301-0000-00051