96 Mountain Ave Princeton, NJ 08540
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,497
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Cape Cod Architecture
- No HOA
- Community Park Elementary School Rated A+
- Attic
- Skylights
About This Home
As of December 2014Charming 4 bedroom 2 full bath expanded Cape country cottage just waiting for your personal touches. English Garden landscaping motif. Updated kitchen and baths, tile floors downstairs, large light-filled master on second floor, newer furnace and hot water heater, two-car attached garage. Needs sprucing up but great bones; combine the dining room and porch for a wonderful family room! Walk to town and a hop-skip to the seasonal joys of Mountain Lakes Park. Seller financing possible.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Charles Watkins
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton Listed on: 08/06/2014
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,124
Year Built
- Built in 1951
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 125 x 98
- Northwest Facing Home
- Level Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R5
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,497 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Skylights
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Tile or Brick Flooring
- Laundry on upper level
- Attic
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Porch
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00027
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-06802-00027
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 6, 2014
Closed on
Dec 18, 2014
Sold by
Mountain Ave Leases Llc
Bought by
Tsai Lewis and Tong Natali
Seller's Agent
Charles Watkins
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Rika Yamamoto
Relo Redac Inc.
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$447,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$68,000
-13.2%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$513,539
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$335,250
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 18, 2008
Sold by
Smith Christina
Bought by
Mountain Ave Leases Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 2004
Sold by
Temple James
Bought by
Smith Christina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.83%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 21, 1996
Sold by
Santner Eric
Bought by
Temple James and Temple Somerville
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
8.4%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $447,000 | Foundation Title Llc | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $498,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $198,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $299,728 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $335,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $359,650 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $179,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2023 05/15/23 | Rented | $4,100 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/18/2023 04/18/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/18/2023 03/18/23 | For Rent | $4,100 | +24.2% | -- |
| 07/18/2020 07/18/20 | Rented | $3,300 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/02/2020 07/02/20 | Price Changed | $3,300 | +3.1% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2020 07/01/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/05/2020 06/05/20 | For Rent | $3,200 | +6.7% | -- |
| 05/15/2015 05/15/15 | Rented | $3,000 | -9.1% | -- |
| 04/27/2015 04/27/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/16/2015 02/16/15 | For Rent | $3,300 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/19/2014 12/19/14 | Sold | $447,000 | -4.9% | $299 / Sq Ft |
| 11/26/2014 11/26/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/20/2014 10/20/14 | Price Changed | $470,000 | -8.7% | $314 / Sq Ft |
| 08/06/2014 08/06/14 | For Sale | $515,000 | -- | $344 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,043 | $489,800 | $360,000 | $129,800 |
| 2024 | $12,150 | $489,800 | $360,000 | $129,800 |
| 2023 | $12,150 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2022 | $11,754 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2021 | $11,788 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2020 | $11,696 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2019 | $11,464 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2018 | $11,271 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2017 | $11,116 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2016 | $10,942 | $483,300 | $360,000 | $123,300 |
| 2015 | $11,261 | $509,100 | $360,000 | $149,100 |
| 2014 | $11,124 | $509,100 | $360,000 | $149,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Shuhung Lo
Seller's Agent in 2023
Shuhung Lo
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 580-0909
6 in this area
15 Total Sales
-
Helen Sherman
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Helen Sherman
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 915-1216
13 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Rika Yamamoto
R
Seller's Agent in 2015
Rika Yamamoto
Relo Redac Inc.
(609) 357-8457
1 Total Sale
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2014
Charles Watkins
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003038084
APN: 14-06802-0000-00027
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