101 Library Pl

Princeton, NJ 08540

$2,450,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
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per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/25/21
Closed 5/25/21

Description

Built in 1905, 101 Library Place was designed for David Magee, Professor of Classics at Princeton University. The Italianate exterior includes classical friezes and half columns. The interiors are colonial revival with the 4 principal rooms radiating from an octagonal foyer. The 8 rooms in the main block of the house each are anchored by a unique mantel. First floor includes oak paneled library, TV room, Living Room with French doors to the terrace, banquet size dining room with bay window with window...Built in 1905, 101 Library Place was designed for David Magee, Professor of Classics at Princeton University. The Italianate exterior includes classical friezes and half columns. The interiors are colonial revival with the 4 principal rooms radiating from an octagonal foyer. The 8 rooms in the main block of the house each are anchored by a unique mantel. First floor includes oak paneled library, TV room, Living Room with French doors to the terrace, banquet size dining room with bay window with window seat and walk in safe originally for silver and linens. In the working section of the house can be found an intact Butler's Pantry with original cabinets, wine storage and a bar sink; food pantry; updated kitchen by Eastridge Design with hand painted back splash of Nantucket wild flowers by Debbie Seymour, Wolf Rangetop, Viking ovens and Sub-zero. First floor is completed with back stairs, second powder room and space currently used as home office which could be a convenient playroom or breakfast room. Mounting the Bridal staircase you arrive at a generous upstairs hallway providing informal sitting or study area. Accessible from the landing are 4 bedrooms each with en suite bath. Completing the second floor are two more bedrooms, hall bath and laundry. Walk up attic and second floor of detached 2 car garage provide additional space for creative expansion. Completing the property is a balustraded terrace and walled garden large enough to kick a soccer ball or host a garden party. Seeking a sensitive steward for the next 25 years. Owner is a licensed New Jersey Realtor.
  1. Listed by Susan E Hughes • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609)-213-5556 shughes@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 101 Library Place

Tax ID Number
14-00012 01-00009
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Villa, Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2022 03:55 AM

Property Details for 101 Library Place

StatusClosed
MLS #NJME309084
Days on Market8
Taxes$49,750 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
CountyMercer County
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Building Information for 101 Library Place

Stories3Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

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Property Information for 101 Library Place

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Princeton (21114)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,055,800
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,261,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $794,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 00009
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Bedroom 1, Office, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: .00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: West
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Copper, Hip, Metal, Rubber, Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3045/1322/5730/304513225730_512_384_WM_Ndh5DUBluGbhwRuH.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Drainage System, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Windows
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Private, Secluded
  • Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Rear
  • Parcel ID: 2138644
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 8
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Door Features: Double Entry, French
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Screens, Storm, Wood Frame
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2Ckjd5nYZ91&mls=1
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Multiple Phone Lines, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Steam, Zoned, Radiator, Forced Air, Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Internet Services: Cable, DSL
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 101 Library Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME309084

$2,450,000—
May 21, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1464035724

$2,450,000—
Mar 25, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME309084

—
Mar 25, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME309084

—
Mar 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME309084

$2,395,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME309084

$2,450,000
05/21/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1464035724

$2,450,000
03/25/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME309084

—
03/25/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME309084

—
03/19/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME309084

$2,395,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 101 Library Place

Taxable ValueLand$794,000Additions$1,189,000Total$1,983,000
Tax Record2024$52,807 ($4,401 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,316 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913ZoningR1CountyMERCERAPN14 00012- 01-00009

Schools near 101 Library Place

This home is within Princeton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Community Park Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Princeton High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Community Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

J Witherspoon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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