101 Library Place

Closed 5/25/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,450,000

6 beds7 baths

101 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.37 acresLot Size

1905Year Built

6 carsParking Spaces

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.

Listed by: Susan E Hughes 609.213.5556 shughes@callawayhenderson.com • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Listing closed: 05/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJME309084

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Property Information for 101 Library Place

Property Details

Taxes: $49,750 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Mercer County
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
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 03-19-2021
Subdivision: WESTERN
Subdivision: WESTERN (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street: Boudinot
Municipality: PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 16
Above Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1905
Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

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

Property History for 101 Library Place

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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

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Public records

101 Library Place

Beds

Total Finished SqFt

5,316 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,316 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

16,117 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 101 Library Place

This home is within Princeton Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Community Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.7 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
8/10	Princeton High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Princeton Latin Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	0.4 mi
NR	St Paul School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Community Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
8/10	Princeton High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
NR	The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Princeton Latin Academy PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	St Paul School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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101 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

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