Large, charming, unique home within walking distance to the Princeton University campus and downtown Princeton. Just two blocks from Community Park. This home features an enclosed Porch and a second-floor Laundry Room with a washer and dryer, Three Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths plus a finished Loft/Attic with loads of possibilities! Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, soapstone counters, slate tile floor, and pass-through to Dining Room. First-floor Bath with vintage claw-foot tub, telephone faucet, pedestal sink, and ceramic tile flooring. Second-floor Bath with Jacuzzi tub, overhead shower, two pedestal sinks, and ceramic tile floor. Hardwood floors on the first floor, eco-friendly cork floating floor upstairs. Off-street parking for 2+ cars. Loads of possibilities here! The home is currently leased through August. Showings only on Saturdays during Open House
Sold for $855,000
$855,000
51 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
3beds
1,632sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$962,900 Zestimate®
$524/sqft
$4,479 Estimated rent
Home value
$962,900
$915,000 - $1.02M
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Enclosed porchDowntown princetonFinished loftHardwood floorsOverhead showerPedestal sinkStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
John Terebey 609-203-0640,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton,
Co-Listing Agent: Suneel Sharad 732-822-7909,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Bought with:
Josh Wilton, AB068719
Queenston Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2040556
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,632
- Total interior livable area: 1,632 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,632
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Shared Driveway, On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140690400020
- Zoning: R9
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $524/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $431,900
- Annual tax amount: $10,503
- Date on market: 3/16/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Sold | $855,000-2.8%$524/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2040556 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Pending sale | $879,888$539/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040556 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Contingent | $879,888$539/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040556 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $879,888+114.6%$539/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2040556 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2015 | Listing removed | $2,700$2/sqft |
Source: ERA Properties Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,700$2/sqft |
Source: ERA Properties Unlimited #6625180 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2004 | Sold | $410,000$251/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,853 +3.1% | $445,100 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $11,502 +9.2% | $431,900 |
| 2023 | $10,534 | $431,900 |
| 2022 | $10,534 +0.8% | $431,900 |
| 2021 | $10,452 +2% | $431,900 |
| 2020 | $10,245 +1.7% | $431,900 |
| 2019 | $10,072 +18.6% | $431,900 |
| 2018 | $8,494 +1.6% | $431,900 +17% |
| 2017 | $8,361 +2.4% | $369,300 |
| 2016 | $8,169 +1.2% | $369,300 |
| 2015 | $8,069 +2.5% | $369,300 |
| 2014 | $7,870 | $369,300 |
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Neighborhood: Princeton North
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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