Last Sold Price
6 beds
53 Battle Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Description

Situated on one of the most coveted Princeton streets near the Institute for Advanced Study, this historic residence offers elegant simplicity, abundant natural light and true comfort. Sycamore and Dogwood trees complement the circular driveway's approach to the home. Guests arrive right at the doorstep as perhaps they did by carriage in1890 when the house was new. This classic home with its distinctive stucco exterior boasts many period details, beautiful hardwood flooring and an optimal blend of...Situated on one of the most coveted Princeton streets near the Institute for Advanced Study, this historic residence offers elegant simplicity, abundant natural light and true comfort. Sycamore and Dogwood trees complement the circular driveway's approach to the home. Guests arrive right at the doorstep as perhaps they did by carriage in1890 when the house was new. This classic home with its distinctive stucco exterior boasts many period details, beautiful hardwood flooring and an optimal blend of formal and informal spaces. The inviting living room and gracious dining room are perfect for entertaining. For quiet retreats, curl up by the library fireplace or enjoy afternoon tea in the adjacent sunroom. The vintage kitchen is bright and spacious, offering a sitting room and a mud room extension with skylight and brick floor. Sliding glass doors from the breakfast area open onto the beautiful veranda where al fresco dining is magical . A conveniently located powder room completes the first floor. A large master bedroom with adjacent full bath and three secondary bedrooms and full bath comprise the next level and two delightful bedrooms and full bath are found on the third floor. This 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath historic home with a 1979 modification designed by Robert Bennett truly offers functionality. Enjoy a half-acre landscaped property with lovely yard and a 2-car detached garage. This quiet location, with proximity to town, Springdale Golf Course and the University is superb!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/03/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Martha Jane Weber • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609) 462-1563 janeweber@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 53 Battle Road

Status
MLS #
1003057808
Days on Market
34
Taxes
$24,175 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1890
Lot Size
0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
Tax ID Number
14-10605-00004
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
INSTITUTE AREA
Subdivision
INSTITUTE AREA (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street
SPRINGDALE
Municipality
PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No

Location

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Building Information for 53 Battle Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

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Property Information for 53 Battle Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • 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
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,106,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $559,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $547,000
  • Zoning: R5
  • Tax Lot: 00004
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.52
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2146611
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: welcometoprinceton.com

Property History for 53 Battle Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003057808

$1,300,000
Nov 17, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #484780744

$1,300,000
Sep 22, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003057808

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003057808

$1,300,000
11/17/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #484780744

$1,300,000
09/22/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003057808

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Public Records for 53 Battle Road

Taxable ValueLand$547,000Additions$716,700Total$1,263,700
Tax Record2025$34,537 ($2,878 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningR5CountyMERCERAPN14-10605-0000-00004

Schools near 53 Battle Road

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 - K to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Park School
PublicPK to 5

Princeton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

Princeton Latin Academy
PrivateK to 10

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Battle Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,300,000
6
22,651
3,591
22,499
$1,269,100
5
22,651
3,755
22,499
$1,851,500
5
22,651
$1,310,000
6
4,877
44,867

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