87 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Photo 1

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$1,700,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
8 Beds
5 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind home, with an inspiring history that spans three centuries. This estate owned home built during the Gilded Age and renovated in the Roaring Twenties exudes old-world charm. Featuring 8 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms (plus 2 half baths), this exquisite residence is characterized by hand-carved doors, archways, wide board and herringbone floors, and multiple fireplaces throughout the three finished stories all connected by center hall stairs as well as service stairs. The library/great room opens to a courtyard that was used for all sorts of entertaining. Hidden shelving behind rich wood paneling highlights this home's characterful past. The huge kitchen offers the footprint to create your modern-day chef's dream space! Formal and informal rooms are perfectly scaled for life's celebrations whether large or small. All brick construction ensures years of lasting beauty. This is truly an unforgettable place to call home on one of Princeton's most iconic streets! Newly waterproofed basement with transferable guarantee. History of House: .The house was designed c. 1899 by architect L. Baker of the Philadelphia firm Baker and Dallett for his parents, the grandparents of Lewis B. Cuyler who was born in the house in 1902. The house was renovated in the 1920's by the architect Mott B. Schmidt who designed for the Vanderbilts and Morgans in NYC. He designed an addition to Gracie Mansion in NYC as well.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 87 Library Pl

General

Sold For: $1,700,000
Taxes: $62,808 (2022)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSTriStates
MLS ID: NJME2030562
Added to Site: 997 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 9
Flooring: Concrete, Wood, Tile/Brick

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 7
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 2
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 5
Upper - Full Baths: 5
Main Floor Baths: 2
Main - 1/2 Baths: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 8
Bedrooms Upper: 8
Bedrooms-Up2: 5

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage Description: Built In

Location

Area: Princeton (21114)
Municipality: PRINCETON
County: Mercer
Development Name: Western
Subdivision: Western
Driving Directions: Nassau St. to Library Place

School Information

School District: Princeton Regional Schools

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Oil

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Georgian
Architectural Style: Georgian
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Water Proofing System
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1860
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,998
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.00
Zoning: R1

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 2022
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $2,582,600
Tax Amount: $62,808
Tax Year: 2022
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 7

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Schools

Schools serving 87 Library Pl

School District:Princeton Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Community Park Elementary School 372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540	PK-5	0.8 mi
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540	6-8	1.2 mi
Princeton High School 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540	9-12	0.9 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 87 Library Pl

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/14/2024

Sold

$1,700,000

-13.92%

MLS

6/11/2024

Price Reduced

$1,975,000

-1%

MLS

2/01/2024

Price Reduced

$1,995,000

-11.33%

MLS

11/16/2023

Price Reduced

$2,250,000

-10%

MLS

6/02/2023

Listed

$2,500,000

—

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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87 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 (MLS# NJME2030562) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,700,000 on June 14, 2024. This property was sold by Marina Echavarria from our Princeton Office.Want to learn more about 87 Library Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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