Last Sold Price
4 beds3,737 sqft$468/sqft
71 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Description

A home of true Princeton elegance where historic character blends with modern amenities. A clever layout on the main floor connects spacious rooms with a natural flow creating a space perfect for entertaining as well as day to day family life served by a kitchen equipped to accommodate any gourmet chef. The master bedroom has French doors opening onto a balcony and an en suite bathroom fit for a 5 star boutique hotel. Two more bedrooms with a bathroom are located on the second floor while on the...A home of true Princeton elegance where historic character blends with modern amenities. A clever layout on the main floor connects spacious rooms with a natural flow creating a space perfect for entertaining as well as day to day family life served by a kitchen equipped to accommodate any gourmet chef. The master bedroom has French doors opening onto a balcony and an en suite bathroom fit for a 5 star boutique hotel. Two more bedrooms with a bathroom are located on the second floor while on the 3rd floor there is a 4th bedroom with charming bath and entertainment/studio/playroom. All of this at a prime location within a stroll of downtown Princeton.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/06/2016 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Yael Lax Zakut

    Yael Lax Zakut

    Listing Agent

    BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

    P: (609) 933-0880

Property Details for 71 Westcott Road

Status
MLS #
1002683868
Days on Market
135
Taxes
$37,542 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1928
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,000 SF
Tax ID Number
14-00003 01-00016
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street
LIBRARY
Municipality
PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
12
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,737.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,795,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

109.1%

[Princeton, NJ]

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

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Building Information for 71 Westcott Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,000 SF

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Property Information for 71 Westcott Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: COMMUNITY 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
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: $1,697,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $935,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $762,000
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 00016
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, Laundry, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,737.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X200
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2138392
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Air Filter System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: compass.com/agents/yael-zakut/

Property History for 71 Westcott Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002683868

$1,750,000
Apr 1, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #572690595

$1,750,000

-3.4% / yr

Feb 3, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002683868

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002683868

$1,750,000
04/01/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #572690595

$1,750,000

-3.4% / yr

02/03/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002683868

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

Public Records for 71 Westcott Road

Taxable ValueLand$762,000Additions$895,000Total$1,657,000
Tax Record2025$45,286 ($3,774 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,737 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,737 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningR1CountyMERCERAPN14-00003-01-00016

Schools near 71 Westcott 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 - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Community Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Princeton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

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: 71 Westcott Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,750,000
4
3,737
20,000
3,913
21,414
3,845
24,999
$1,325,000
5
31,620
$1,410,000
5
30,000
$2,470,000
5
5,855
25,016

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