Tranquility and privacy are the hallmarks of this impressive 6+acre estate, reached by a driveway that sweeps past an equestrian lawn to the gracious stone front colonial home. With handcrafted elegance and beautiful views, every room in this Lew Barber custom-built home enchants. A majestic suspended dual staircase connects with the superbly appointed living room and dining room, each boasting fine drapery, exquisite mill work and fireplaces with imported marble surrounds. The spectacular two-story great room exemplifies masterful craftsmanship with walls of glass designed to capture light and flows into the fully paneled library. The Chef's delight kitchen has dual side-by-side subzeros , granite workspaces with seating and a spacious breakfast room. Also on the first left level is an oversized media room. A large 40ft game room is accessed via a back staircase. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms, as well as an impressive master suite with walk-in closets, two-sided fireplace and a sitting room with personal 2nd story deck boasting seasonal panoramic views over the six-acre grounds. The full basement had a finished exercise room and lots of storage space. The pastoral setting offers plenty of sporting opportunities from horseback riding, hiking and biking, to cross country track and skiing. As for education, enjoy award winning school systems available in the area in addition to the BLUE RIBBON Cranbury Elementary School Pre-K to 8 program and Princeton High School public school system. As for college, the sky is the limit, but Princeton University is the closest in proximity and offers many cultural programs to the public!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
6.46 acresLot Size
$356Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Roxanne Gennari• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Princeton Jct
Enjoy the best of both worlds! Relish the astonishing sunrise and sunset views on this expanse of bucolic countryside coupled with convenient access to bustling locations such as downtown Princeton, New York City, Philadelphia, and coastal summer locales. Escape the demands of daily living and create a work/lifestyle balance in this 6.46 acre estate reached by a driveway that sweeps past an equestrian lawn to the gracious custom-built stone front colonial home beyond. Showings begin 6/19/2021
BRIGHT MLS #1004391135
May 31, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jan 8, 2019
Relisted
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Dec 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2018
Price Changed
$1,595,000
$279/sq ft
Dec 30, 2017
Listed
$1,695,000
$297/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004391137
Jan 3, 2018
Listing Removed
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Dec 30, 2017
Listed
$1,695,000
$297/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004392095
Dec 30, 2017
Listing Removed
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Dec 30, 2017
Listed
$1,695,000
$297/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000352061
May 12, 2017
Listed
$1,800,000
$315/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007967994
Jan 30, 2017
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2016
Listed
$2,400,000
$420/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,388 (+0.1%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2024
$24,361 (+1.4%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2023
$24,016 (−5.2%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2022
$25,342 (−0.4%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2021
$25,441 (+0.5%)
$304,900 + $1,117,200
$1,422,100
2020
$25,313
$304,900 + $1,117,200
$1,422,100
Tax history for 81 Petty Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,388 (+0.1%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2024
$24,361 (+1.4%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2023
$24,016 (−5.2%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2022
$25,342 (−0.4%)
$211,100 + $1,117,200
$1,328,300
2021
$25,441 (+0.5%)
$304,900 + $1,117,200
$1,422,100
2020
$25,313
$304,900 + $1,117,200
$1,422,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,714
Year built
2001
Style
Ranch
County
Middlesex County
APN
0200025 00044 01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 11
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Media Room, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,117,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $304,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,714
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $1,422,100
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $25,313
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CRANBURY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: George Davidson to RT on Plainsboro Rd to LT on Petty
Municipality: CRANBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 5,714
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.46 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0200025 00044 01
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cranbury Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.93M – $2.34M
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