161 Carter Road

Closed 8/7/17
Closed 8/7/17
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Last Sold Price
$400,000
4 beds1,840 sqft$217/sqft
161 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Description

A spectacular park like 1.83 acre lot at the edge of Princeton in Lawrence Township is home to a handsome stucco Colonial solidly built in 1925. A classic home with all the charming detail intact including a patina of original hardwood flooring throughout, chestnut woodwork staircase anchored by a stain glass window and "rocking chair" front porch. The living room includes wide wood mantel encasing a central decorative fireplace, nearby a generously proportioned dining room is fit for a family gathering...A spectacular park like 1.83 acre lot at the edge of Princeton in Lawrence Township is home to a handsome stucco Colonial solidly built in 1925. A classic home with all the charming detail intact including a patina of original hardwood flooring throughout, chestnut woodwork staircase anchored by a stain glass window and "rocking chair" front porch. The living room includes wide wood mantel encasing a central decorative fireplace, nearby a generously proportioned dining room is fit for a family gathering or just a simple evening meal. At the heart of the home, a delightful eat in kitchen with maple cabinetry, crisp white appliances and adjacent walk in pantry with tremendous amount of storage space. A combined laundry/powder room off a rear hallway complete the first level. On the upper level four well proportioned bedrooms share an updated full bath. One of the bedrooms offers a surprise bonus of a spacious walk up attic waiting to be finished off by the next lucky owner. Other highlights include brand new septic system, fully waterproofed basement,detached two car garage, private rear yard bordering wooded area and superb location to downtown Princeton, Rt 1 corridor, local schools, parks and shopping!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/07/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michelle A Needham • BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
    P: (609) 839-6738 michelle.needham@foxroach.com

Property Details for 161 Carter Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1000042490
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$9,216 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
1.38 AC / 60,113 SF
County
Mercer County
Tax ID Number
07-07402-00028
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street
COLD SOIL
Municipality
LAWRENCE TWP
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
9
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,840.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$389,900

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

[Princeton, NJ]

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Square Feet
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Building Information for 161 Carter Road

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size1.38 AC / 60,113 SF

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Property Information for 161 Carter Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200397290
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Lawrence Twp (21107)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $335,600
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $152,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $183,200
  • Zoning: EP-1
  • Tax Lot: 00028
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 9
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 14
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 11
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7 X 6
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
  • Room Description: FOYER
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7 X 7
  • Room Description: PANTRY
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 29 X 27
  • Room Description: ATTIC
Room 12
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,840.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1.38
  • Lot Features: Level, Open
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2137078
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Oil, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.michelleneedham.foxroach.com

Property History for 161 Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 7, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000042490

$400,000—
Jul 13, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #610782060

$384,000—
May 15, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000042490

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/07/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000042490

$400,000
07/13/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #610782060

$384,000
05/15/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000042490

—

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Public Records for 161 Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand$183,200Additions$152,400Total$335,600
Tax Record2025$10,622 ($885 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtStories2Lot Size60,113 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningEP-1CountyMERCERAPN07-07402-0000-00028

Schools near 161 Carter Road

This home is within Lawrence Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lawrenceville Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Lawrence Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Lawrence High School
Public - 9 to 12
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Lawrenceville Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Lawrence Middle School
Public7 to 8

Lawrence High School
Public9 to 12

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

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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This home: 161 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
$400,000
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1,840
60,113
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3
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