Off Market Oct 2022 for $2.5M

$3,131,712

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $15,659/mo

•

3,924

sq ft

478 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

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An extraordinary opportunity to own this beautiful home in the Riverside Section of Princeton. This . 53 acre lot is open and level it has a deep front yard with beautiful views. The backyard is sunlit with a gunite in ground saltwater swimming pool. Additional trees have been added to the perimeter for privacy. This home boasts five bedrooms with four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. This is the perfect home for entertaining with an oversized gourmet kitchen with a Viking Appliance package and marble countertops. The kitchen opens up to an oversized breakfast room and family room with a cozy fireplace. The spacious formal living room has extensive molding. . There is a bedroom and a full bathroom on the first floor. The second floor has four bedrooms with three full bathrooms and a laundry room. The basement is finished its 1,650 square feet with a half bathroom and a laundry room. . The Princeton Schools are located nearby and walking distance to Riverside Elementary, downtown restaurants, shopping and Princeton University.

Single-familyProperty Type

2019Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$798Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Grosso • RE/MAX Preferred Professional-Hillsborough

•609-951-8600 (broker)

•robertbrechka@remax.net (broker)

Bought with Vanessa Shives • Queenston Realty, LLC

•609-924-5353 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME2021484

Redfin Estimate

$3,131,712

$632K since sold in October 2022$77K since August

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Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$973K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 478 Riverside Dr

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJME2021484

Oct 21, 2022

Sold

$2,500,000

$637/sq ft

Sep 13, 2022

Pending

—

Sep 13, 2022

Listed

$2,649,000

$675/sq ft

Aug 23, 2022

Coming Soon

$2,649,000

$675/sq ft

GSMLS #3601812

May 8, 2020

Sold

$1,902,000

$485/sq ft

May 2, 2020

Delisted

—

Nov 18, 2019

Listed

$2,098,000

$535/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME288568

May 7, 2020

Sold

$1,902,000

$485/sq ft

May 1, 2020

Pending

—

Nov 18, 2019

Listed

$2,098,000

$535/sq ft

+46

An extraordinary opportunity to own this beautiful new Construction Built by Grosso Homes, L. L. C. Located in the Riverside Section of Princeton. This . 53 acre lot is open and level it has a deep front yard with beautiful views. The back yard is sunlit with a wooded perimeter for privacy. This home boasts four bedrooms with four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. This is the perfect home for entertaining with an oversized gourmet kitchen with a Viking appliance package and granite countertops. The kitchen opens up to an oversized breakfast room and family room with a cozy fireplace. The spacious formal dining room has extensive molding. There is a formal living room near the full bathroom witch could be a first floor bedroom. The second floor has four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The basement is finished it~s 1,650 square feet with a half bathroom. The Princeton Schools are located nearby and walking distance to Riverside Elementary, downtown restaurants, shopping and Princeton University.

BRIGHT MLS #NJME275982

Jul 17, 2019

Sold

$750,000

$191/sq ft

Jun 17, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 16, 2019

Contingent

—

Apr 11, 2019

Listed

$750,000

$191/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 10, 1999

Sold

$310,000

$79/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME197070

Oct 29, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Aug 17, 1999

Listed

$310,000

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,286 (+2.6%)

$553,000 + $1,140,600

$1,693,600

2024

$45,101 (+5.9%)

$553,000 + $1,140,600

$1,693,600

2023

$42,577 (+11.3%)

$553,000 + $1,140,600

$1,693,600

2022

$38,270 (−0.3%)

$553,000 + $1,020,600

$1,573,600

2021

$38,380 (+186.8%)

$553,000 + $1,020,600

$1,573,600

2020

$13,383 (−18.0%)

$553,000

2019

$16,315 (+1.7%)

$553,000

2018

$16,040 (+1.4%)

$553,000 + $134,800

$687,800

2017

$15,819 (+1.6%)

$553,000 + $134,800

$687,800

2016

$15,571 (+13.0%)

$553,000 + $134,800

$687,800

2014

$13,780 (+2.5%)

$503,000 + $127,700

$630,700

2013

$13,440 (−3.4%)

$503,000 + $127,700

$630,700

2012

$13,920 (+4.1%)

$503,000 + $127,700

$630,700

2011

$13,376 (−4.1%)

$553,000 + $127,700

$680,700

2010

$13,944 (+17.5%)

$553,000 + $127,700

$680,700

2009

$11,871

$578,000 + $141,900

$719,900

Tax history for 478 Riverside Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,286 (+2.6%)

$553,000 + $1,140,600

$1,693,600

2024

$45,101 (+5.9%)

$553,000 + $1,140,600

$1,693,600

2023

$42,577 (+11.3%)

$553,000 + $1,140,600

$1,693,600

2022

$38,270 (−0.3%)

$553,000 + $1,020,600

$1,573,600

2021

$38,380 (+186.8%)

$553,000 + $1,020,600

$1,573,600

2020

$13,383 (−18.0%)

$553,000

2019

$16,315 (+1.7%)

$553,000

2018

$16,040 (+1.4%)

$553,000 + $134,800

$687,800

2017

$15,819 (+1.6%)

$553,000 + $134,800

$687,800

2016

$15,571 (+13.0%)

$553,000 + $134,800

$687,800

2014

$13,780 (+2.5%)

$503,000 + $127,700

$630,700

2013

$13,440 (−3.4%)

$503,000 + $127,700

$630,700

2012

$13,920 (+4.1%)

$503,000 + $127,700

$630,700

2011

$13,376 (−4.1%)

$553,000 + $127,700

$680,700

2010

$13,944 (+17.5%)

$553,000 + $127,700

$680,700

2009

$11,871

$578,000 + $141,900

$719,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

23,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,924

Year built

2019

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1407805 00020

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Jan 20, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Door Features: Sliding Glass
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Not Furnished
Interior Features: Attic, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Sprinkler System, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Butlers Pantry
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Upper Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Irrigation Water Rights
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,020,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Double Pane, Double Hung, Casement, Screens, Replacement
Building Not Winterized

Exterior Information
Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System
Fencing: Partially

Pool Information
Personal Pool
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Permits, Saltwater

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Private, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $553,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,924
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $1,573,600
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $38,380

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No

Location

School Information
Elementary School: RIVERSIDE E.S.
Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
High School: PRINCETON H.S.
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: Prospect
Directions: Princeton Kingston Road to Riverside Drive East #478
Municipality: PRINCETON
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Black Top

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,924
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1407805 00020
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 20, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Riverside Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Princeton, NJ • 08540

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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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Estimated sale price

$2.98M – $3.60M

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Home values near 478 Riverside Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
475 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,373,204
456 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2183 Sq. Ft.	$2,555,063

Address	Redfin Estimate
451 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4684 Sq. Ft.	$3,018,482
466 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$1,379,822

Address	Redfin Estimate
492 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 5540 Sq. Ft.	$2,227,813
470 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2980 Sq. Ft.	$1,752,258

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