$610,000
SOLD DEC 3, 2020

89 Carter Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,210 Sq Ft
2.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$190 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • 2.55 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lawrence High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2024

Stylishly updated home in secluded setting, close to Princeton and very convenient for I95, Route 1, and main line into NYC. Over 3000 finished sqft, sited on over 2.5 acre semi wooded lot with large fenced back yard. Impressive circular driveway. Beautifully finished oak hardwood floors throughout. Granite counters and quality fittings on all floors. On one side there is a gigantic great room with fireplace and a large sun room leading onto the back yard. On the other side is the family room and long kitchen featuring two bay windows, fireplace and breakfast area. Good sized bedrooms upstairs with upgraded bathrooms and a large main closet with window. Also extremely convenient for excellent shopping around Princeton and Route 1. Newer windows and doors. New septic in 2017. Don't miss this gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard Young

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton License #0339363 Listed on: 09/23/2020

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Cutaneo

Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1967 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 2.55 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned EP-1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Home Theater
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Schools

  • Lawrenceville Elementary School
  • Lawrence Middle School
  • Lawrence High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00134
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-06501-00134

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,442

Year Built

Built in 1967 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dryer
  • Inclusions: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Year Renovated: 2017
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Stylishly updated home in secluded setting, close to Princeton and very convenient for I95, Route 1, and main line into NYC. Over 3000 finished sqft, sited on over 2.5 acre semi wooded lot with large fenced back yard. Impressive circular driveway. Beautifully finished oak hardwood floors throughout. Granite counters and quality fittings on all floors. On one side there is a gigantic great room with fireplace and a large sun room leading onto the back yard. On the other side is the family room and long kitchen featuring two bay windows, fireplace and breakfast area. Good sized bedrooms upstairs with upgraded bathrooms and a large main closet with window. Also extremely convenient for excellent shopping around Princeton and Route 1. Newer windows and doors. New septic in 2017. Don't miss this gem!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Media Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3210
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3210
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 206.19
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2910
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 300
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 89

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
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side 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: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: LAWRENCEVILLE
  • Middle School: LAWRENCE M.S.
  • High School: LAWRENCE H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397290
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LAWRENCEVILLE
  • High School: LAWRENCE H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LAWRENCE M.S.

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 339700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 234200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 111078.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: EP-1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2136509
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16442.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-06501-00134
  • Tax Lot: 00134
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2910
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 12/03/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2024
Closed on
May 17, 2024
Sold by
Karras Stephanie and Fisher David
Bought by
Tsai David and Tsai Virginia
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Shives
Queenston Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Carina Krall
Queenston Realty, LLC
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$902,000
Premium/Discount to List
$103,000
12.89%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$941,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.69%
Original Mortgage
$676,500
Outstanding Balance
$669,914
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$250,373

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2020
Closed on
Dec 1, 2020
Sold by
Doan Justin and Nordin Stephanie
Bought by
Karras Stephanie and Fisher David
Seller's Agent
Howard Young
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Mark Cutaneo
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
List Price
$599,999
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,001
1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.82%
Original Mortgage
$250,001
Interest Rate
2.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
117 Home Solutions Llc
Bought by
Doan Justin and Nordin Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Warner Andrea and Decker Janene
Bought by
117 Home Solutions Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2015
Sold by
117 Home Solutions Llc and Susco Anthony
Bought by
Warner Andrea and Susco Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1985
Bought by
Gaffar Abdul Ux
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $902,000 Foundation Title
Deed $600,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $580,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Federation Title Agency
Deed -- Attorney
Bargain Sale Deed $398,000 Foundation Title
Deed $270,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $676,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,001 New Conventional
Previous Owner $435,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $480,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2024 06/03/24 Sold $902,000 +12.9% $310 / Sq Ft
03/27/2024 03/27/24 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2024 03/20/24 For Sale $799,000 +31.0% $275 / Sq Ft
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Sold $610,000 +1.7% $190 / Sq Ft
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2020 09/23/20 For Sale $599,999 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
08/04/2018 08/04/18 Rented $3,750 -10.7% --
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/25/2018 06/25/18 For Rent $4,200 +18.3% --
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Rented $3,550 +1.4% --
12/14/2016 12/14/16 Under Contract -- -- --
11/15/2016 11/15/16 For Rent $3,500 -- --
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 $17,424 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2023 $17,424 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2022 $17,108 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2021 $16,890 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2020 $16,655 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2019 $16,442 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2018 $16,069 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2017 $15,995 $573,900 $234,200 $339,700
2016 $14,776 $538,100 $234,200 $303,900
2015 $14,367 $538,100 $234,200 $303,900
2014 $14,098 $538,100 $234,200 $303,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME302268

Bright MLS

APN: 07-06501-0000-00134