$985,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2024

42 Murray Place Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,219 Sq Ft
5,188 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$444 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Riverside Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • 4-minute walk to Harrison Street Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Location, location, location! Enjoy the convenience of in-town living with this charming half house located a stone’s throw from Nassau Street. The deep front porch beckons you to come a sit a while and relax while watching your neighbors pass by. As you enter the home, note the original newel post at the base of the stairs, this is one of the original features in the home. The hallway, provides front to rear access on the first floor, also provides some privacy for the living spaces. The open living and dining rooms are bright and sunny. The dining room has a classic bay window extending the space. Note the high ceilings. At the rear of the house is the eat in kitchen. The built-in hutch is an original feature of the space and provides ample storage. The kitchen opens up to back steps and the charming back yard and patio. The second floor is home to three bedrooms, each a good size, hall bath and a second-floor laundry. There is even a third floor! Here there are two rooms, both with original diamond pattern window panes, great spaces for offices or what ever you desire. Part of this floor is unfinished and provides along with the basement storage space. Close to restaurants, down town and the University, this is an amazing opportunity to live in the heart of downtown Princeton!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingela Kostenbader

Queenston Realty, LLC License #344850

Last Buyer's Agent

Eva Petruzziello

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8630604

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,188 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 39.00 x 133.00

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,219 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • Princeton Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00056
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00051 01-00056

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,123

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Location, location, location! Enjoy the convenience of in-town living with this charming half house located a stone’s throw from Nassau Street. The deep front porch beckons you to come a sit a while and relax while watching your neighbors pass by. As you enter the home, note the original newel post at the base of the stairs, this is one of the original features in the home. The hallway, provides front to rear access on the first floor, also provides some privacy for the living spaces. The open living and dining rooms are bright and sunny. The dining room has a classic bay window extending the space. Note the high ceilings. At the rear of the house is the eat in kitchen. The built-in hutch is an original feature of the space and provides ample storage. The kitchen opens up to back steps and the charming back yard and patio. The second floor is home to three bedrooms, each a good size, hall bath and a second-floor laundry. There is even a third floor! Here there are two rooms, both with original diamond pattern window panes, great spaces for offices or what ever you desire. Part of this floor is unfinished and provides along with the basement storage space. Close to restaurants, down town and the University, this is an amazing opportunity to live in the heart of downtown Princeton!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2219
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2219
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 405.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2219
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 42

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE E.S.
  • Middle School: PRINCETON
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE E.S.
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRINCETON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 39.00 x 133.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5188.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14123.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00051 01-00056
  • Tax Lot: 00056
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/30/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Sold $985,000 +9.6% $444 / Sq Ft
04/19/2024 04/19/24 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2024 04/11/24 For Sale $899,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,124 $561,800 $444,000 $117,800
2023 $14,124 $561,800 $444,000 $117,800
2022 $12,690 $521,800 $404,000 $117,800
2021 $12,727 $521,800 $404,000 $117,800
2020 $12,378 $521,800 $404,000 $117,800
2019 $12,377 $521,800 $404,000 $117,800
2018 $12,168 $521,800 $404,000 $117,800
2017 $12,001 $521,800 $404,000 $117,800
2016 $10,428 $460,600 $342,800 $117,800
2015 $9,938 $460,600 $342,800 $117,800
2014 $9,814 $460,600 $342,800 $117,800
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $788,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $985,000 Trident Land Transfer
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2041540

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00051-01-00056