Closed
Last Sold Price
$725,000
4 beds

647 Rosedale Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Description

Set back from the road, this classically styled 1931 home is updated for today's discerning homeowner, yet retains the charm of yesteryear with a black and white checkerboard patterned floor in the foyer, random-width wood floors, carved balustrade, floor-to-ceiling bookcases, original casement windows, antique carved mantelpiece and spacious rooms. On the first floor, a large living room opens to a dining room, where a wall of sliding doors leads to a covered flagstone patio. A family room serves...Set back from the road, this classically styled 1931 home is updated for today's discerning homeowner, yet retains the charm of yesteryear with a black and white checkerboard patterned floor in the foyer, random-width wood floors, carved balustrade, floor-to-ceiling bookcases, original casement windows, antique carved mantelpiece and spacious rooms. On the first floor, a large living room opens to a dining room, where a wall of sliding doors leads to a covered flagstone patio. A family room serves also as a home office, and a wet bar is cleverly fit into a short hall leading to a powder room. In the kitchen, deep marble counters and center island provide ample space for food prep; a laundry room (complete with chute!) is nearby. Upstairs, four bedrooms occupy the corners of the home; all have cedar-lined closets, and the master, has a spacious windowed walk-in/dressing room and en suite bath. The unfinished attic can easily be transformed into extra living space. Situated on 2 acres of expansive lawns, with mature and recent landscaping and room for pool or tennis court. Beautifully maintained and updated. Located in Lawrence Township, but with a Princeton address, enjoy easy access to trains, highways, and downtown Princeton. Some highlights: 2011: 1/2 New Slate roof, floors refinished, fully painted inside, electrical updates, new fridge. 2012: New subpanel makes house necessities generator ready. 2013: New well and sump pumps, fence replaced and 12 trees added. 2014: Converted furnace to natural gas and new gas hot water heater. Garage and Windows "as is"
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.08 acresLot Size
1931Year Built
1 carParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Jane Henderson Kenyon 609.828.1450 jhendersonkenyon@callawayhenderson.com • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Listing closed: 04/11/2016 12:00 AM
Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003333741
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

647 Rosedale Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,979 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Mercer County
  • Tax ID Number: 07-07501-00043
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MERCER NJ)
  • Cross Street: PROVINCE LINE
  • Municipality: LAWRENCE TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 10
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Lot Size: 2.08 AC / 90,605 SF

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

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment

  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $635,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $377,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $258,800
  • Zoning: EP-1
  • Tax Lot: 00043

Lease Information

Lease Information

  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $46,000
  • Concession Remarks: inspection issues, septic

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

Rooms

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

Building Info

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Roof: Slate

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information

  • Lot Size Dimensions: 99 X 99
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2137123

Parking

Parking

  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1

Interior Features

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History

647 Rosedale Road

DateEventPrice
Apr 12, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #571202876

$725,000
Apr 11, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003333741

$725,000
Dec 4, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003333741

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DateEventPrice
04/12/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #571202876

$725,000
04/11/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003333741

$725,000
12/04/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003333741

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Public records

647 Rosedale Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

3,302 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,302 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

90,605 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools

Near 647 Rosedale Road

This home is within Lawrence Township Public School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 647 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
$725,000
4
–
90,605
$850,000
5
–
108,900
$710,000
5
3,712
96,268
$465,000
3
–
108,900
–
–
–
3,109
91,040
$415,000
–
–
2,800
40,511

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