This home's estimate is 38.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
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226 Drakes Corner Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
About this home
In one of Princeton's most scenic settings, the Ridge House is a classic early 20th century brick colonial reborn and re-imagined. Sophisticated art deco-inspired interiors, along with the timeless facade, capture the pastoral beauty of its idyllic environs. Traditional rooms~~~each with views of the stunning grounds~~~flow harmoniously. A strikingly redecorated living room leads to a sunroom with French doors allowing the beauty of the outside in. An oval study is one of Princeton's most extraordinary rooms. Through the dining room is a professionally redesigned butler's pantry and kitchen that feature the latest appointments. Upstairs is a master suite with a fireplace, studio, and full bath. 3 other bedrooms~~~one with a magnificent view of the Princeton University Graduate Tower. The grounds feature magnificent gardens & stonework, a gazebo, and a hallmark oval pool at the southern-most end of the property.
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Tax history for 226 Drakes Corner Rd
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Driveway
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 4
- Interior Information
- Entry Location: Center Hall
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Elevator, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 12
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Unfinished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Improvement Assessed Value: $776,700
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Not Completed
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Roof: Slate
- Structure Type: Detached
- Pool Information
- Personal Pool
- In Ground
- Property Green Features
- Remarks: Some solar
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $768,900
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,545,600
- Tax Year: 2010
- Tax Annual Amount: $29,938
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Oil
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON
- High School: PRINCETON
- School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
- Location Information
- Cross Street: BOGART
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 4,080
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 4.39 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Mercer County
- APN: 1401701 00001 01
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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- Beds | - Baths | 6769 Sq. Ft. | $4,012,534 |
6 Beds | 8.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $4,133,448 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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6 Beds | 8 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $4,472,329 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $2,578,165 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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- Beds | - Baths | 6360 Sq. Ft. | $3,777,766 |
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