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56 Finley Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
About this home
Tucked away on 2 tree-lined acres not far from town, this traditional center hall colonial is ideally located in the desirable Pretty Brook neighborhood of Princeton. Fashioned in the gracious southern style, this property is ideal for entertaining with its generous living and dining rooms that flow effortlessly to the adjacent cathedral ceilinged sunroom and inviting screened porch beyond. A sun filled kitchen boasts of dark granite countertops with contrasting crisp white cabinetry, a Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Bosch stainless steel appliances, an island with prep sink and a breakfast nook. The delightful bluestone patio is accessed through French doors in the living room, sunroom and kitchen. Additionally on the first floor you will find a beamed family room with fireplace, a music room and a cozy library with bookcases. Upstairs the luxurious Master bedroom with fireplace features a sitting room with double closets, a luxury marble bath with two walk-in closets and it's very own screened porch. Of the additional 4 bedrooms two are en-suite plus there is an office and nursery space. To top it all off there is a finished basement complete with recreation room with kitchenette, a crafts/exercise room plus unfinished space for storage. Note: Taxes were reduced for 2017-18!
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Sale history for 56 Finley Rd
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Tax history for 56 Finley Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- # of Open Parking Spaces: 3
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 4
- # of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 4
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
- Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Attic/House Fan, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 16
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Brick
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full
Exterior
- Property Information
- Improvement Assessed Value: $517,300
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
- Main Entrance Orientation: Northeast
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Structure Type: Detached
- Property Green Features
- Remarks: House is wired for a plug-in generator.
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level
- Lot Size Dimensions: 2 ACRES
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $825,000
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,618
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,342,300
- Tax Year: 2017
- Tax Annual Amount: $30,873
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- 200+ Amp Service
- Oil, Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Cable TV
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
- Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON
- High School: PRINCETON
- School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
- Location Information
- Cross Street: STUART ROAD W
- Directions: Great Road to pretty brook Road. Take R onto Pheasant Hill to R onto Finley Road. House on the L.
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 4,618
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1970
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Mercer County
- APN: 1403302 00008
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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, 15 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 | 3466 Sq. Ft. | $1,926,514 |
4 Beds | 5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $2,774,965 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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- Beds | - Baths | 2016 Sq. Ft. | $1,609,915 |
5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5080 Sq. Ft. | $2,521,269 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3841 Sq. Ft. | $2,494,505 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2610 Sq. Ft. | $1,513,081 |
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