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85 ELM RD Princeton, NJ 08540
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,500,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,135 sqft
Price per Sqft $478
Subdivision Western
MLS Listing ID NJME2020248
Sold Date 10/21/22
Style Mid-Century Modern,Contemporary,Ranch/Rambler
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Fees $20/ann
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,135
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1953
Annual Tax Amount $24,187
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 0.459 Acres
Acres 0.46
Lot Dimensions 100.00 x 200.00
Property Description
If youre passionate about mid-century modern architecture, then welcome to this 1950s classic, located in the coveted Western Section of Princeton. Originally a single-story, designed by architect Geoffrey Lawford, the current owners substantially expanded the footprint with two additions, in the 1990s and in the 2000s. Clean lines, muted curves, high ceilings and large windows add to the interior design based on functionality with an open floor plan where indoor and outdoor spaces converge. First floor living begins at a wide entrance hall which leads to an expansive living and dining area with high beam ceilings and walls of glass that showcase that outdoor pergola covered patio and grounds. An adjacent family room separated by glass doors was part of the 1990s addition that also includes a fourth bedroom, a third full bathroom, mudroom, laundry area and a spiral staircase to a lofty study with access to an open-air balcony. A spectacular kitchen addition and renovation by Tobias Design in the mid 2000s, continued the elevated ceiling theme this time with a modern coffer design enhanced by perfectly placed square windows above and tall windows in the breakfast room below. A center island with built-in bookshelves is flanked by floor-to-ceiling maple cabinets, soapstone counters and stainless steel appliances. The bedroom wing to the left of the entrance hall has two bedrooms that share a full hall bathroom and a primary suite with a private full bathroom. The property also boasts a creative history with frequent visits by William Faulkner, who wrote a portion of the novel A Fable, in one of the bedrooms and Albert Einstein who played sonatas with the concert pianist homeowner in the living room. Walking distance to town, the university, restaurants, the theater and so much more. (The property is accessed by Allison Drive, a private one-way street at the corner of Elm.)
Location
State NJ
County Mercer
Area Princeton (21114)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Breakfast Room, Study, Mud Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Basement Partial, Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 4
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Spiral Staircase
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Other
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Non-Functioning
Equipment Commercial Range, Dishwasher
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Commercial Range, Dishwasher
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Garage Spaces 8.0
Fence Fully, Privacy
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat,Copper
Accessibility No Stairs, 36\"+ wide Halls
Total Parking Spaces 8
Garage N
Building
Story 1
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Ranch/Rambler
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Community Park E.S.
Middle Schools Prin. Midd
High Schools Princeton H.S.
School District Princeton Regional Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 14-00010 02-00062
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Beth Kearns • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton