72 Library Place

Closed 10/15/13

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,050,000

4 beds5 baths

72 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.39 acresLot Size

1837Year Built

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This noble 1836 Colonial represents a proud Princeton legacy of architecture and history. One of Charles Steadman's more gracious designs, it was moved to its present Western Section location in 1889 and purchased by Woodrow Wilson. Original oak and pine floors, 7 fireplaces and beautifully detailed moldings, all in exceptional condition, are now accompanied by desirable modern amenities, such as a wine cellar, sauna and renovated chef's kitchen. The double living room with adjoining sunroom is most...This noble 1836 Colonial represents a proud Princeton legacy of architecture and history. One of Charles Steadman's more gracious designs, it was moved to its present Western Section location in 1889 and purchased by Woodrow Wilson. Original oak and pine floors, 7 fireplaces and beautifully detailed moldings, all in exceptional condition, are now accompanied by desirable modern amenities, such as a wine cellar, sauna and renovated chef's kitchen. The double living room with adjoining sunroom is most impressive and gloriously bright, while a wood paneled library offers cozy privacy with a fireplace edged in Moravian tile. Glass-front cabinetry and glazed white tile are period appropriate finishes in the gleaming kitchen, which opens to the dining room and a mudroom. Four bedrooms include the large master with barrel vaulted marble bath and dressing room for 2. The top floor has plenty of space for guests, play and storage. Outside, below the terrace, rose arbors lead through a formal garden to a 2-car garage.

Listed by: Candice Walsh 609.647.0499 cwalsh@callawayhenderson.com • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Listing closed: 10/15/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003481928

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Property Information for 72 Library Place

Property Details

Taxes: $46,729 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Mercer County
Tax ID Number: 14-00010 02-00015
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MERCER NJ)
Cross Street: HODGE RD
Municipality: PRINCETON
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1837
Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 17,102 SF

Location

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

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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2012
Tax Assessed Value: $2,219,900

Improvement Assessed Value: $1,362,900
Land Assessed Value: $857,000
Zoning: R1HP
Tax Lot: 00015

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

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Pitched

Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/4958/9738/300749589738_512_384_WM_8vzHH6WidhE6V3Jv.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Marble
Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 90X190
Lot Features: Rear Yard

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2138562

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Shared Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Dining Area
Fireplace: No

Fireplace Features: Brick, Marble
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent Office Ext: 111
List Agent URL: candicewalsh.com;candywalsh.com

Property History for 72 Library Place

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 19, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #371321664	$2,050,000	—
Oct 15, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003481928	$2,050,000	—
Sep 12, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003481928		—
Jun 11, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003481928	$2,400,000	—
Oct 15, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008704408	$2,950,000	—
Feb 15, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008704408	$2,950,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/19/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #371321664	$2,050,000
10/15/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003481928	$2,050,000
09/12/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003481928	—
06/11/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003481928	$2,400,000
10/15/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008704408	$2,950,000
02/15/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008704408	$2,950,000

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

Public Records for 72 Library Place

Taxable ValueLand$654,000Additions$1,196,000Total$1,850,000

Tax Record2025$50,561 ($4,213 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,374 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,374 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,102 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1836Year Renovated1836ZoningR1HPCountyMERCERAPN14-00010-02-00015

Schools near 72 Library Place

This home is within Princeton Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Community Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
8/10	Princeton High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Princeton Latin Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	0.5 mi
NR	St Paul School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Community Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	Princeton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
8/10	Princeton High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
NR	The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Princeton Latin Academy PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	St Paul School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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This home: 72 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540	$2,050,000	4	5	–	17,102
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68 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540	$2,074,000	6	6	5,907	34,225
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