205 Christopher Dr

Princeton, NJ 08540

$1,460,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,846 Sq. Ft.
$380 / Sq. Ft.
3,846
Sq. Ft.
$380
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One of only a few properties in Ettl Farm with a pool! A charming Madison model sits on .65 acres of open sunshine during the day that provides fabulous star and moon-gazing views by night. Impressive curb appeal as this home sits high on the lot with a front circular driveway and a three car, side-entry garage with additional driveway parking. This center entrance colonial opens to a two-story foyer with a large palladium window and a butterfly staircase with a first level flow of rooms boasting...One of only a few properties in Ettl Farm with a pool! A charming Madison model sits on .65 acres of open sunshine during the day that provides fabulous star and moon-gazing views by night. Impressive curb appeal as this home sits high on the lot with a front circular driveway and a three car, side-entry garage with additional driveway parking. This center entrance colonial opens to a two-story foyer with a large palladium window and a butterfly staircase with a first level flow of rooms boasting nine foot ceilings with hardwood and tile flooring. The formal living and dining rooms have extra long windows and palladium's above for added natural light in the front of the house. The back of the house features an open two-story family room with a handsome floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with skylights above, to the left, a set of glass French doors open to a private study with a full wall of built-in bookcases and cabinets below with a second set of glass French doors opening in to the front living room. On the opposite side of the family room, a knee wall allows views into the cheery kitchen which has been renovated with cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, a center island with a breakfast bar and a large breakfast room with skylights above. A second staircase from the kitchen leads to the upper level and a French door off the breakfast room opens to the rear deck overlooking the backyard and pool area. A mudroom/laundry room off the kitchen has doors to the backyard and the three car garage, a powder room in the main foyer completes this level. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a generous size sitting room, bedroom area, dual walk-in closets and a second spacious and private study with built-in cabinets and counter space, the master bathroom has a vaulted ceiling dual vanities, soaking tub and shower. A princess suite with a walk-in closet and its own private bath is followed by a Jack-N-Jill suite (two more bedrooms) that share a private and updated bathroom with natural light through a center window. The cat-walk offers great views of the two-story rooms below with your choice of front or back stairs. The lower level is for fun and games where room for a gym, ping-pong table, sitting and dining area are offered complete with a half bath and sliding glass doors to a walk-up staircase to the outside. The backyard is open and fully fenced with a deck, pool, a shed, lawn and garden areas all backing to open space with a walking path that leads to the community tennis courts. Recent updates include: Roof 6yrs. -Kitchen renovation 6 yrs.- Generator 6 yrs. -Pool 4 yrs.- (one) HVAC system-2 yrs. -full bath up-3yrs. Located in the Johnson Park School district and minutes to town and Princeton University, this property offers just the right amount of space for in-home work and schooling. Easy access to Rt.1. I-95, Turnpike and train stations. Top rated public and private schools makes this an easy choice.....
  1. Listed by Heidi A. Hartmann • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
    P: (609)-658-3771 heidihartmannhomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 205 Christopher Drive

Tax ID Number
14-06103-00010
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2022 05:20 AM

Property Details for 205 Christopher Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #NJME307790
Days on Market10
Taxes$29,033 / year
HOA Fees$300 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1996
Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,575 SF
CountyMercer County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

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Building Information for 205 Christopher Drive

Stories2Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,575 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,169 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,650

Property Taxes

$2,419

HOA Dues

$100

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Property Information for 205 Christopher Drive

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Name: ETTL FARM HOA
  • HOA Phone: 609-512-1062
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Tennis Courts, Jog/Walk Path
  • Property Manager Y/N: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,199,700
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $633,700
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $566,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R1AH
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Study, Mud Room, Other, Recreation Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,846.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 3,846.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Open
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Parcel ID: 2143573
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Vinyl
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Available
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: Heidihartmannhomes.com

Property History for 205 Christopher Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 22, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1461138106

$1,460,000

+2.3% / yr

Apr 22, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME307790

$1,460,000
Feb 23, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME307790

Feb 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME307790

$1,395,000
Apr 29, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #353291125

$1,215,000
Apr 29, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003340236

$1,215,000
Feb 27, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003340236

Feb 21, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003340236

$1,225,000
Jun 11, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME157192

$1,150,000
Feb 24, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME157192

Feb 5, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME157192

$1,165,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/22/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1461138106

$1,460,000

+2.3% / yr

04/22/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME307790

$1,460,000
02/23/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME307790

02/17/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME307790

$1,395,000
04/29/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #353291125

$1,215,000
04/29/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003340236

$1,215,000
02/27/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003340236

02/21/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003340236

$1,225,000
06/11/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME157192

$1,150,000
02/24/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME157192

02/05/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME157192

$1,165,000

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Public Records for 205 Christopher Drive

Taxable ValueLand$566,000Additions$584,000Total$1,150,000
Tax Record2023$28,911 ($2,409 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,710 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,710 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,575 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996ZoningR1AHCountyMERCERAPN14 06103-0000-00010

Schools near 205 Christopher Drive

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 - 4 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Park School
PublicPK to 5

J Witherspoon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

The American Boychoir School
Private4 to 8

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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