71 Leigh Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542 - Photo 1

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$810,000

Sold
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Single Family
2 Beds
2 Full Baths

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Property Description

Centrally located on a quiet street in the heart of the historic Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, this immaculate shingled home welcomes you with a broad bluestone walk and steps leading to a glassed-in front porch, and freshly painted pale gray and white interior. A harmonious mix of original details (beautifully carved front door, hardwood floors) and tasteful updates (frosted glass interior doors for maximum light, mudroom and bathroom tile) offers comfortable in-town living with easy access to parks, nature preserve, schools, downtown, and more. Spacious front entryway leads directly to light and airy living room and large dining room. Kitchen boasts stainless appliances and hardwood cabinetry, as well as sunny breakfast nook with built-in benches, and mudroom. Upstairs, two bright bedrooms with peaked ceilings and under-eave storage areas, as well as newly renovated full bath with gleaming white subway tile. Large basement with laundry, ample room for storage, and bonus finished room with large closet. The backyard is fully fenced and private, with brick patio and mature perennial beds, as well as under-porch storage shed. An additional first floor full bath (with tub), central AC, and off-street parking complete the picture. OFFERS FOR THIS PROPERTY ARE DUE MONDAY JULY 7TH AT NOON.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 71 Leigh Ave

General

Sold For: $810,000
Taxes: $10,308 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSTriStates
MLS ID: NJME2061614
Added to Site: 201 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Full Bath
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
Living Room: Living Room, Main
Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
Laundry: Basement, Lower 1
Other Room 1: Other, Upper 1
Other Room 2: Other, Lower 1
Mud Room: Mud Room, Main

Parking

Total Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Driveway

Location

Area: Princeton (21114)
Municipality: PRINCETON
County: Mercer
Development Name: None Available
Subdivision: None Available
Cross Streets: John St
Driving Directions: Witherspoon to Leigh Ave
Historic District: Yes

School Information

School District: Princeton Regional Schools
Middle School: Princeton
High School: Princeton H.S.

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Wood Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1910
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Zoning: R9
Fencing (Description): Fully

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 2024
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $387,100
Tax Amount: $10,308
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Dining room chandelier is negotiable
Inclusions: Refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer and dryer
Lot Number: 29

Listed by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Linda S Twining
Sold by Weichert Realtors - Princeton, Beatrice Bloom

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Schools

Schools serving 71 Leigh Ave

School District:Princeton Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Community Park Elementary School 372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540	PK-5	0.2 mi
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540	6-8	0.7 mi
Princeton High School 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540	9-12	0.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 71 Leigh Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/28/2025

Sold

$810,000

5.88%

MLS

6/30/2025

Listed

$765,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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71 Leigh Ave Princeton, NJ 08542