NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 Mercer Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $861,740 - $916,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.03 Acres

Last Sold April 08, 2016

Last sale price $649,000

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,231/month

249 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2016

Sunlight animates this classic,spacious ranch home,beautifully set on over an acre of gently rolling lawn.Front to back light from opposing bay windows fills the generous living room with a cabinet-flanked fireplace and formal dining room.Adjoining is the family room with glass sliders leading to the herringbone brick patio and picturesque,organically-treated backyard edged in mature trees. White cabinetry and a big bay window brighten the eat-in kitchen,updated with stainless steel appliances. A new powder room is nearby, as is a convenient laundry room.Quietly tucked away down their own hallway, buffered by a wall of closets, are 3 bedrooms and 2 modern, elegantly-appointed baths, featuring custom wood cabinetry and quartz countertops.The tasteful master suite features a walk-in cedar closet and a stylish bath with frameless glass shower, trimmed in pretty tile.The home's hardwood floors provide a timeless charm.Plenty of storage in the 2-car attached garage and a spic and span basement. Coveted neighborhood and excellent Princeton Schools!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Henderson Kenyon

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #8033952 Listed on: 07/21/2015

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Benedetti

Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,166

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 200 x 200
  • East Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00010
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-09502-00010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,166

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Remarks Public: Sunlight animates this classic,spacious ranch home,beautifully set on over an acre of gently rolling lawn.Front to back light from opposing bay windows fills the generous living room with a cabinet-flanked fireplace and formal dining room.Adjoining is the family room with glass sliders leading to the herringbone brick patio and picturesque,organically-treated backyard edged in mature trees. White cabinetry and a big bay window brighten the eat-in kitchen,updated with stainless steel appliances. A new powder room is nearby, as is a convenient laundry room.Quietly tucked away down their own hallway, buffered by a wall of closets, are 3 bedrooms and 2 modern, elegantly-appointed baths, featuring custom wood cabinetry and quartz countertops.The tasteful master suite features a walk-in cedar closet and a stylish bath with frameless glass shower, trimmed in pretty tile.The home's hardwood floors provide a timeless charm.Plenty of storage in the 2-car attached garage and a spic and span basement. Coveted neighborhood and excellent Princeton Schools!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Street Number Modifier: 961

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
  • Middle School: J WITHERSPOON
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
  • High School: PRINCETON
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 192200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 403000.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 200 X 200
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 44867.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: Organic lawn care in the back. A whole house carbon filter that removes chlorine and chloramines from the water.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2145991
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13166.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-09502-00010
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 04/08/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2015
Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Bhagavan Jyoti and Bhagavan Ravi
Bought by
Murray George and Murray Mary Stober
Seller's Agent
Jane Henderson Kenyon
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Benedetti
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$649,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-6.62%
Total Days on Market
249
Current Estimated Value
$888,435

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$239,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%
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
Murray George $649,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murray George E $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2016 04/08/16 Sold $649,000 -4.6% --
03/26/2016 03/26/16 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Price Changed $680,000 -2.2% --
07/21/2015 07/21/15 For Sale $695,000 -- --
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 $15,217 $568,800 $353,000 $215,800
2023 $15,217 $605,300 $403,000 $202,300
2022 $14,721 $605,300 $403,000 $202,300
2021 $14,763 $605,300 $403,000 $202,300
2020 $14,648 $605,300 $403,000 $202,300
2019 $14,166 $597,200 $403,000 $194,200
2018 $13,927 $597,200 $403,000 $194,200
2017 $13,736 $597,200 $403,000 $194,200
2016 $13,475 $595,200 $403,000 $192,200
2015 $13,166 $595,200 $403,000 $192,200
2014 $13,005 $595,200 $403,000 $192,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002661844

Bright MLS

APN: 14-09502-0000-00010