Last Sold Price
5 beds
107 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

Description

A most extraordinary price for one of Princeton's most extraordinary homes. On a prized Princeton street within a few blocks of town center and the Princeton University campus, this stunning Italianate Villa offers magnificent spaces with soaring ceilings and wonderful natural light. Designed by renowned artist, Howard Russell Butler, the creative genius behind Lake Carnegie and founder of the American Fine Artists Society, the grand-sized rooms, exquisite architectural details, oak-sheathed library...A most extraordinary price for one of Princeton's most extraordinary homes. On a prized Princeton street within a few blocks of town center and the Princeton University campus, this stunning Italianate Villa offers magnificent spaces with soaring ceilings and wonderful natural light. Designed by renowned artist, Howard Russell Butler, the creative genius behind Lake Carnegie and founder of the American Fine Artists Society, the grand-sized rooms, exquisite architectural details, oak-sheathed library with 12-foot ceiling and 2-story glass-topped atrium offer turn of the century magnificence and display Butler's masterful hand, while affording comfortable living and entertaining spaces. Meticulously updated and maintained for a modern lifestyle, recent renovations include an award-winning kitchen, luxurious master suite with a spa bath and sauna room, plus bedroom wings and a full apartment to easily accommodate family and guests. The home is enveloped by lush gardens and a delightful air of privacy. A successful tax appeal will result in markedly lower taxes beginning mid year, a great bonus to the new owner.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Maura Mills • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609) 947-5757 mmills@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 107 Library Place

Status
MLS #
NJME275430
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$39,392 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1888
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,038 SF
Tax ID Number
14-00012 01-00001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
WESTERN
Subdivision
WESTERN (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street
BOUDINOT
Municipality
PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
20
Above Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

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Median sold price

$2,000,000

Avg days on market

69

Sale-to-list ratio

94.7%

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Listing Courtesy of Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Sold By Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

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Building Information for 107 Library Place

Stories-Year Built1888Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF

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Property Information for 107 Library Place

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK (MERCER NJ)
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON (MERCER NJ)
  • High School: PRINCETON (MERCER NJ)
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,689,200
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $877,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $812,000
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof: Shingle, Tile
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: 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 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
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: .46 ACRES
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level
  • Fencing: Other
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, WhirlPool/HotTub, Sauna, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Forced Air, Radiator, Zoned, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 107 Library Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653708665

$1,795,000

-2.0% / yr

Sep 10, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME275430

$1,795,000
Apr 26, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME275430

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653708665

$1,795,000

-2.0% / yr

09/10/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME275430

$1,795,000
04/26/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME275430

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

Public Records for 107 Library Place

Taxable ValueLand$812,000Additions$1,678,900Total$2,490,900
Tax Record2025$68,076 ($5,673 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt7,585 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,585 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1880ZoningR1CountyMERCERAPN14-00012-01-00001

Schools near 107 Library Place

This home is within Princeton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Community Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Princeton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 107 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,795,000
5
20,038
$2,450,000
6
16,117
2,029
15,838
$2,800,000
5,266
48,439
$2,200,000
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