20 Benedek Road

Closed 12/12/03

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,245,000

4 beds5 baths

20 Benedek Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.87 acresLot Size

1996Year Built

$400/yrHOA Fees

9 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular 4/5 bedroom home in Lawrenceville's most prestigious neighborhood. Just minutes from Princeton with a Princeton mailing address. This handsome plantation style colonial displays elegance,grace,luxury,and comfort for the fussiest buyer. Superior craftsmanship with appealing floor plan is enhanced by extensive details and designer input throughout. Features include two ornate fireplaces,hardwood and marble flooring,back staircase,gourmet kitchen,extra high ceilings,custom molding and built-ins,top...Spectacular 4/5 bedroom home in Lawrenceville's most prestigious neighborhood. Just minutes from Princeton with a Princeton mailing address. This handsome plantation style colonial displays elegance,grace,luxury,and comfort for the fussiest buyer. Superior craftsmanship with appealing floor plan is enhanced by extensive details and designer input throughout. Features include two ornate fireplaces,hardwood and marble flooring,back staircase,gourmet kitchen,extra high ceilings,custom molding and built-ins,top line appliances,and dramatic two story foyer. Third floor 33'X 11' finished room is a delightful area to customize. Finished basement offers separate work-out room,playroom,recreation area,wine cellar,and generous storage areas. Outside,court style deck overlooks a beautifully manicured,private lot. This home is truely - one of a kind. Conveniently located to NYC/PHL transportation,area shopping,and local amenities.

Listed by: Donna M Murray 908.391.8396 donna.murray@foxroach.com • Burgdorff Realtors-Princeton

Listing closed: 12/12/2003 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJME160568

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Property Information for 20 Benedek Road

Property Details

Taxes: $21,739 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Mercer County
Tax ID Number: 07-07501-0000-00033
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street: MYA
Municipality: LAWRENCE TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 14
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1996
Lot Size: 1.87 AC / 81,457 SF

Location

School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 300200397290

County: MERCER
MLS Area: Lawrence Twp (21107)

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

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2002
Tax Assessed Value: $760,100

Improvement Assessed Value: $598,700
Land Assessed Value: $161,400
Land Use Code: SFR
Zoning: EP-1

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic

Building Info

Builder Name: HERRONTOWN
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick

Roof: Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3011/2588/9209/301125889209_512_384_WM_GFS4G8TC0z9dqhRt.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, High
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 00X00
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Rear Yard

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2137114

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Other
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Central Vacuum, Dining Area
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Marble
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
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: On Site Septic
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 20 Benedek Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 12, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #NJME160568	$1,245,000	—
Oct 21, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #NJME160568		—
Aug 18, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME160568	$1,178,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/12/2003	Closed BRIGHT #NJME160568	$1,245,000
10/21/2003	Pending BRIGHT #NJME160568	—
08/18/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME160568	$1,178,000

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

Public Records for 20 Benedek Road

Taxable ValueLand$207,600Additions$691,900Total$899,500

Tax Record2025$28,469 ($2,372 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,114 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,114 SqFtLot Size81,457 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningEP-1CountyMERCERAPN07-07501-0000-00033

Schools near 20 Benedek Road

This home is within Lawrence Township Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Lawrenceville Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	3.1 mi
8/10	Lawrence Middle School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	5.4 mi
7/10	Lawrence High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.2 mi
7/10	Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	4.3 mi
5/10	Lawrence Intermediate School	Public - Nearby school	4 to 6	4.8 mi
5/10	Eldridge Park School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	5.6 mi
NR	The American Boychoir School	Private - Nearby school	4 to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Lawrenceville Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	3.1 mi
8/10	Lawrence Middle School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	5.4 mi
7/10	Lawrence High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.2 mi
7/10	Benjamin Franklin Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	4.3 mi
5/10	Lawrence Intermediate School Public4 to 6 Nearby school	4.8 mi
5/10	Eldridge Park School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	5.6 mi
NR	The American Boychoir School Private4 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,245,000	4	5	–	81,457
22 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	6,849	84,942
17 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,150,000	5	5	5,822	89,821
24 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,500,000	5	5	–	97,574
19 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,195,000	5	6	4,900	81,893
13 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$899,888	4	4	–	80,150
26 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,400,000	6	10	7,464	130,244
3 Vista Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540	$775,000	4	4	–	80,586
21 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$677,000	–	–	3,037	95,396
11 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$372,404	–	–	4,158	83,853
4 Vista Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540	$990,000	5	6	6,518	83,635
14 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,187,500	5	6	7,344	84,245
23 Benedek Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,600,000	5	6	–	89,298
649 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$710,000	5	3	3,712	96,268
661 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$740,000	4	2	3,000	54,500
651 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	3,109	91,040

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