68 Library Pl

Princeton, NJ 08540

$2,074,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
5,907 Sq. Ft.
$351 / Sq. Ft.
5,907
Sq. Ft.
$351
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Imagine living in a magnificent estate built during the Gilded Age, ideally located just one block from the center of Princeton. Walk to nearby McCarter Theatre, the train, shops and many restaurants! The preeminent architect of his day, Richard Morris Hunt - the designer of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, the Breakers, in Newport, RI and the facade of the Museum of Natural History - designed this home as a gift to the first president of the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1882. Also, Miss...Imagine living in a magnificent estate built during the Gilded Age, ideally located just one block from the center of Princeton. Walk to nearby McCarter Theatre, the train, shops and many restaurants! The preeminent architect of his day, Richard Morris Hunt - the designer of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, the Breakers, in Newport, RI and the facade of the Museum of Natural History - designed this home as a gift to the first president of the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1882. Also, Miss Fine started her school, (Princeton Day School) PDS, on the third floor of this home in 1897. This grand brick home has been brought into the modern era by its current owners. The grand 6500+ square foot, 3-story home, with 6+ bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, and the original lead glass oversized windows has an engaging front porch where you can enjoy cocktails with friends or read a book enjoying a cup of coffee. Very gracious rooms, including the library, living room and dining room have maintained their original charm with intricate plaster ceiling medallions, chestnut pocket doors, millwork and dramatic 12+ foot high ceilings. The central part of the home is the newly renovated chef? s kitchen with a gazebo, breakfast room addition. These rooms are accentuated by the many windows and views from all angles and a 2-sided river rock fireplace which connects to the family room and wet bar. The brick exterior has been completely repointed. This home sits majestically on a manicured .79 acre corner lot. The current owners were presented with the Historical Society of Princeton? s Historic Preservation Award in 2003.
  1. Listed by Heidi R Joseph • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
    P: (609)-613-1663 heidi.joseph@foxroach.com

Property Details for 68 Library Place

Tax ID Number
14-00010 02-00016
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Other
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/27/2021 12:33 PM

Property Details for 68 Library Place

StatusClosed
MLS #NJME300622
Days on Market120
Taxes$46,307 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1882
Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,225 SF
CountyMercer County

Location

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Building Information for 68 Library Place

Stories3Year Built1882Building Size-Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,225 SF

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$14,725 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,867

Property Taxes

$3,859

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 68 Library Place

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,913,500
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,403,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $510,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R1HP
  • Tax Lot: 00016
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $35,000
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: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Attic, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2007
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,907.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,907.00
  • Total SQFT: 5,907.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Interior Access, Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Garage(s)
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 185.00 x 185.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Parcel ID: 2138563
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 9
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Double Sided, Mantel(s), Stone
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Indoor Grill, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System
  • Door Features: Double Entry
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Skylights, Screens, Transom
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 68 Library Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME300622

$2,074,000
Jan 15, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1454808266

$2,074,000
Dec 10, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME300622

Aug 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME300622

$2,250,000
Sep 4, 2019

Expired

BRIGHT #NJME266054

$2,795,000
Jul 26, 2019

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #NJME266054

$2,795,000
Mar 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME266054

$2,795,000
Aug 4, 2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000426776

$3,200,000
Apr 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000426776

$3,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME300622

$2,074,000
01/15/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1454808266

$2,074,000
12/10/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME300622

08/27/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME300622

$2,250,000
09/04/2019

Expired

BRIGHT #NJME266054

$2,795,000
07/26/2019

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #NJME266054

$2,795,000
03/05/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME266054

$2,795,000
08/04/2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000426776

$3,200,000
04/20/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000426776

$3,200,000

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Public Records for 68 Library Place

Taxable ValueLand$510,000Additions$1,403,500Total$1,913,500
Tax Record2023$48,105 ($4,009 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,907 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,907 SqFtStories3Lot Size34,225 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1882ZoningR1HPCountyMERCERAPN14 00010- 02-00016

Schools near 68 Library Place

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

J Witherspoon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

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