156 Laurel Road

Closed 9/21/11

Sold

Last Sold Price

$750,000

4 beds4 baths

156 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.44 acresLot Size

1978Year Built

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

With beautiful curb appeal, this cul-de-sac contemporary welcomes you to a bright and airy home. A two story foyer brings you into the great room with gas fireplace, surround sound system and sliding doors leading to the deck. The adjoining windowed galley kitchen provides Miele and Dacor appliances and connects to the large formal dining room with additional sliding doors leading to the patio. A new powder room, a huge laundry/mud room and a large study/den complete the first floor. Upstairs, three...With beautiful curb appeal, this cul-de-sac contemporary welcomes you to a bright and airy home. A two story foyer brings you into the great room with gas fireplace, surround sound system and sliding doors leading to the deck. The adjoining windowed galley kitchen provides Miele and Dacor appliances and connects to the large formal dining room with additional sliding doors leading to the patio. A new powder room, a huge laundry/mud room and a large study/den complete the first floor. Upstairs, three bedrooms with ample storage space share a new hall bath while the master bedroom offers a walk-in closet and master bath. Gleaming hardwood floors, freshly painted neutral walls and new oversize windows and sliders throughout are some special features. The recently-finished basement provides a family room, a half bath, and access to storage and bilco walk-out to the fenced-in professionally landscaped yard. Newer roof, electrical panel, furnace and hot water heater too! Walk to town, University and schools...

Listed by: Beatrice Bloom 609.577.2989 info@beatricebloom.com • Weichert Realtors - Princeton

Listing closed: 09/21/2011 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1004448392

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

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Property Information for 156 Laurel Road

Property Details

Taxes: $12,259 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Mercer County
Tax ID Number: 14-05403-00023
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street: JEFFERSON
Municipality: PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1978
Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,079 SF

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2010
Tax Assessed Value: $632,900

Improvement Assessed Value: $228,900
Land Assessed Value: $404,000
Zoning: R6
Tax Lot: 00023

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Pitched, Shingle

Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/9551/1297/300795511297_512_384_WM_dQgGADH4Bpu0cTjT.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Full, Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: .44
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2142997

Parking

Type Of Parking: None
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 156 Laurel Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 21, 2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #316971236	$750,000	+1.7% / yr
Sep 21, 2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004448392	$750,000	—
Jul 31, 2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004448392		—
Jun 28, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004448392	$780,000	—
Mar 3, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #NJME133774	$669,900	—
Feb 24, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266145464	$669,900	—
Jan 12, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #NJME133774		—
Dec 23, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME133774	$669,900	—
Aug 19, 1998	Closed BRIGHT #NJME190850	$375,000	—
Jul 27, 1998	Pending BRIGHT #NJME190850		—
Apr 15, 1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME190850	$367,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/21/2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #316971236	$750,000 +1.7% / yr
09/21/2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004448392	$750,000
07/31/2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004448392	—
06/28/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004448392	$780,000
03/03/2005	Closed BRIGHT #NJME133774	$669,900
02/24/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266145464	$669,900
01/12/2005	Pending BRIGHT #NJME133774	—
12/23/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME133774	$669,900
08/19/1998	Closed BRIGHT #NJME190850	$375,000
07/27/1998	Pending BRIGHT #NJME190850	—
04/15/1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME190850	$367,000

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

Public Records for 156 Laurel Road

Taxable ValueLand$404,000Additions$232,900Total$636,900

Tax Record2025$17,406 ($1,450 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,225 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,225 SqFtLot Size19,079 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1977ZoningR6CountyMERCERAPN14-05403-0000-00023

Schools near 156 Laurel Road

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	0.8 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
8/10	Princeton High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Community Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
8/10	Princeton High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 156 Laurel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$750,000	4	4	–	19,079
205 State Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	2,351	18,731
161 Laurel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$850,000	4	3	–	12,197
213 State Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	3,388	18,992
168 Laurel Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540	$785,000	5	4	–	15,682
155 Laurel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$628,000	4	4	–	10,890
147 Laurel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	2,151	13,504
219 State Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	1,350	11,761
167 Laurel Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,260,000	5	3	2,275	13,939
128 Laurel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$300,000	–	–	3,972	28,009
174 Laurel Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540	$625,000	4	3	–	12,632
131 Laurel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	2,476	15,246
225 State Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$650,000	4	3	2,100	12,197
173 Laurel Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	2,167	13,939
240 Mt Lucas Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$727,500	–	–	1,780	8,276
212 State Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$494,000	3	2	1,643	16,988

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