5 Lafayette Road West

Closed 3/5/21

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Last Sold Price

$2,050,000

5 beds7 baths6,176 sqft$332/sqft

5 Lafayette Rd W, Princeton, NJ 08540

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.02 acresLot Size

1938Year Built

$332/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

All the hallmarks of exceptional design are on display in this classic Princeton home. From its handsome brick exterior, wrought iron entry gates and circular driveway to the finely detailed interior, traditionalism and post-modernism unite in a combination that is truly irresistible. This landmark 1930's residence is surrounded by a manicured acre of gardens, specimen trees, bluestone terraces, meandering stone walls and a private tennis court. The floor plan incorporates a modern addition featuring...All the hallmarks of exceptional design are on display in this classic Princeton home. From its handsome brick exterior, wrought iron entry gates and circular driveway to the finely detailed interior, traditionalism and post-modernism unite in a combination that is truly irresistible. This landmark 1930's residence is surrounded by a manicured acre of gardens, specimen trees, bluestone terraces, meandering stone walls and a private tennis court. The floor plan incorporates a modern addition featuring bright, airy window-walled family and breakfast rooms topped by a unique pyramidal skylight, as well as a skylit chef's center island kitchen with designer cabinetry and state-of-the-art appliances. A spacious entrance foyer introduces generously-sized main floor living spaces, well suited for gracious entertaining as well as casual every day living. The step-down living room has sweeping views of lush gardens while the dining room features graceful plasterwork details. A cozy wood-paneled library with a fireplace, the site of numerous historic meetings during World War II, and an adjacent study complete the main floor. The master suite has a fireplace, dual baths and abundant closets. On the third floor, a guest bedroom suite is enclosed by a modernist glass block wall. A true blend of innovation and classical style, this special home is sited on a quiet cul-de-sac and backs onto ten acres of pristine woodlands. Sheltered and private, its ideal location is just a short walk to downtown Princeton's shops, restaurants, cultural venues and is readily accessible to the area's extraordinary educational institutions.

Listed by: Judith Stier 609.240.1232 judith.stier@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE

Listing closed: 03/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJME297580

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Property Information for 5 Lafayette Road West

Property Details

Taxes: $42,798 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Mercer County
Tax ID Number: 14-00001 01-00026
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary, Traditional
Levels/Stories: 3.5
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: WESTERN
Subdivision: WESTERN (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street: ELM ROAD
Municipality: PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 12
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 6,176.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1938
Lot Size: 1.02 AC / 44,450 SF

Location

School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 300200396175

Elementary School: JOHNSON 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

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $1,768,500

Year Assessed: 2020
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,070,500
Land Assessed Value: $698,000
Zoning: R1
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Rent Spree Online Application: No
Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 2

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

Rooms

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

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 26.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 26 X 16
Room Features: Fireplace - Other

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 20 X 16
Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island, Pantry, Double Sink

Room 3

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 28.0

Room Width: 18.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 28 X 18
Room Features: Fireplace - Other

Room 4

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 30.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 30 X 16
Room Features: Fireplace - Other

Room 5

Room Type: Other
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 16 X 16
Room Description: LIBRARY

Room 6

Room Type: Other
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
Room Description: ENTRANCE

Room 7

Room Type: Other
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 15 X 13
Room Description: BEDROOM

Room 8

Room Type: Attic
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attic - Finished

Room 9

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 16 X 13

Room 11

Room Type: Other
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 16 X 12
Room Description: STUDY

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 20 X 16

Room 13

Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 14

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 20 X 16

Room 15

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 19.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 19 X 16

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 6,176.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 6,176.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
Roof: Pitched, Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/2593/6617/301225936617_512_384_WM_oy5TVlixt-TL6tSf.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, 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-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 6
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 175X254

Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Fencing: Other
Parcel ID: 2138350

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Sprinkler System, Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 5 Lafayette Road West

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 5, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #NJME297580	$2,050,000	—
Feb 28, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1454808265	$2,050,000	—
Jan 14, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #NJME297580		—
Dec 27, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME297580		—
Dec 26, 2020	Expired BRIGHT #NJME297580		—
Jul 13, 2020	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME297580		—
Jun 26, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME297580	$2,250,000	—
Jun 3, 2020	Expired BRIGHT #NJME186946	$2,665,000	—
Jan 3, 2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #NJME186946	$2,665,000	—
Dec 3, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME186946	$3,200,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/05/2021	Closed BRIGHT #NJME297580	$2,050,000
02/28/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1454808265	$2,050,000
01/14/2021	Pending BRIGHT #NJME297580	—
12/27/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME297580	—
12/26/2020	Expired BRIGHT #NJME297580	—
07/13/2020	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME297580	—
06/26/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME297580	$2,250,000
06/03/2020	Expired BRIGHT #NJME186946	$2,665,000
01/03/2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #NJME186946	$2,665,000
12/03/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME186946	$3,200,000

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

Public Records for 5 Lafayette Road West

Taxable ValueLand$698,000Additions$1,072,500Total$1,770,500

Tax Record2025$48,388 ($4,032 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,939 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,939 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,449 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningR1CountyMERCERAPN14-00001-01-00026

Schools near 5 Lafayette Road West

This home is within Princeton Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Johnson Park School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.5 mi
8/10	Princeton High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
NR	The American Boychoir School	Private - Nearby school	4 to 8	1.0 mi
NR	The Hun School Of Princeton	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Johnson Park School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
8/10	Princeton High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
NR	The American Boychoir School Private4 to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	The Hun School Of Princeton Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.7 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: 5 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$2,050,000	5	7	6,176	44,450
3 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$2,190,000	6	8	–	53,868
16 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$2,200,000	5	7	–	35,183
42 Westcott Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	–	37,026
54 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$2,550,000	4	6	–	30,492
56 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,150,000	–	–	–	39,204
8 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,400,000	4	5	3,640	34,730
26 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,210,000	–	–	4,672	42,279
60 A Lafayette Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$700,000	3	3	1,500	41,382
60 A Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	1,730	41,382
54 Westcott Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	–	37,026
60 Lafayette Road West, Unit 60A, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,275,000	–	–	5,134	81,457
60 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	–	–	–	3,414	81,457
56 Lafayette Road, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,150,000	–	–	–	39,009
1 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$1,210,000	5	4	–	42,280
6 Lafayette Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540	$532,000	5	5	–	33,976

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