NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 Cherry Valley Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,270,000 - $1,623,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,696 Sq Ft
$398/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2012

Last sale price $825,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,285 / mo

317 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2012

A stunning 1835 Greek Revival stands on 7+ acres in Hopewell Township with a Princeton address. Whether gazing at the daffodils from the stone patio or surveying the property from the cupola four stories high, the view is indeed always fair.With sophisticated interior embellishments, beginning with Greek key molding in the vestibule entry, it is apparent this was not a typical farmhouse, but rather a bucolic escape for the well-to-do and their guests, many of whom left their mark on the cupola walls. Below, carved marble mantels and ceiling medallions dress the double parlor and formal dining room. The den has a brick fireplace, and like the rest of the house, lovely original wood floors. Professional appliances equip the eat-in kitchen with access to the oversized garage and a charming butler's pantry. Atop the main staircase, a sun-drenched sitting area opens to three large bedrooms, each with a fireplace, and two full baths. A fourth bedroom enjoys its own level and access to the rear staircase.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

AMY S. BRIGHAM

abrigham@callawayhenderson.com Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton Listed on: 04/19/2011

Co-Listed By

WILLA STACKPOLE

WStackpole@callawayhenderson.com Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Susanne Ams

(609) 921-1050 info@callawayhenderson.com Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #14161

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,109

Year Built

  • Built in 1750

Lot Details

  • 7.76 Acre Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned VRC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,696 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic Fan
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on upper level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hopewell Elementary School
  • Timberlane Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cherry Knoll Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00010
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-00015-00010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,109

Year Built

Built in 1750

Lot Details

7.76 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Living Room Curtains
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wood Blinds
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1750
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3696
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3696
  • Net Sq Ft: 3696.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 236.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3696
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: 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: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: HOPEWELL
  • High School: CENTRAL
  • Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 359200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 615200.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.76
  • Lot Dimensions: 7.76 ACRES
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 338026.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: VRC

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2119248
  • Tax Annual Amount: 22109.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-00015-00010
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2011
Closed on
Apr 26, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
AMY S. BRIGHAM
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Susanne Ams
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-10.81%
Current Estimated Value
$1,471,861

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$646,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Outstanding Balance
$461,123
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,010,738

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1992
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1989
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$825,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Compa
$542,500 --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $660,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2012 05/02/12 Sold $825,000 -5.7% $223 / Sq Ft
03/01/2012 03/01/12 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2011 09/09/11 Price Changed $875,000 -5.4% $237 / Sq Ft
04/19/2011 04/19/11 For Sale $925,000 -- $250 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $28,217 $893,800 $510,600 $383,200
2024 $27,315 $893,800 $510,600 $383,200
2023 $27,315 $893,800 $510,600 $383,200
2022 $25,135 $839,800 $510,600 $329,200
2021 $25,689 $839,800 $510,600 $329,200
2020 $24,689 $827,100 $510,600 $316,500
2019 $24,085 $827,100 $510,600 $316,500
2018 $23,579 $825,000 $510,600 $314,400
2017 $22,935 $825,000 $510,600 $314,400
2016 $21,681 $825,000 $510,600 $314,400
2015 $21,904 $825,000 $510,600 $314,400
2014 $21,450 $825,000 $510,600 $314,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    AMY S. BRIGHAM

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

  • W

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    WILLA STACKPOLE

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Susanne Ams

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    (609) 577-2033

    7 Total Sales

    Susanne Ams
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004392994

Bright MLS

APN: 06-00015-0000-00010

New Jersey Mercer County Princeton 08540

953 Cherry Valley Rd, Princeton, NJ

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