OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2015 for $2.6M

$3,979,116

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,243/mo

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159 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

An elegant brick Georgian with private walled garden stands with distinguished presence at perhaps the most recognizable crossroad in Princeton's Western Section. Step into the receiving hall, where a finely detailed spindle staircase ascends toward a leaded glass Palladian window with countless delicate panes catching the light. Double parlors feature two of seven fireplaces topped by hand-carved mantels. Beyond French doors, an ethereal sunroom adjoins the dining room, where a hand-painted chinoiserie mural fosters a sense of intimacy and plenty of conversation. Cherry cabinetry and wainscoting surround the vast kitchen and adjoining butlers pantry. Lavish draperies, wallcoverings and carpeting continue to the second floor served by an elevator. Four bedrooms, including his and hers masters, feature patterned wood floors, fireplaces and private baths. A second sunroom and a versatile office complete this level. Four charming top floor bedrooms now functioning as office/conference room/study

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Amy BRIGHAM • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Listed by • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Danielle Mahnken • BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE

•609-921-2600 (broker)

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003585176

Redfin Estimate

$3,979,116

$1.4M since sold in June 2015$40K since July

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This home's estimate is 48.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.67M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,000,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,314 sq ft
155 Hodge Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$4,000,000
B
5 beds5 baths6,619 sq ft
87 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,260,000
C
4 beds4 baths4,886 sq ft
73 Wilson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,999,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,336 sq ft
134 Moore St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,100,000
E
6 beds5.5 baths3,309 sq ft
274 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$966K

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

2 days MoM

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150

41 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Library Pl

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6278705

Jun 25, 2015

Sold

$2,600,000

May 15, 2015

Pending

—

May 7, 2015

Contingent

—

Feb 24, 2015

Relisted

—

Feb 23, 2015

Delisted

—

Sep 15, 2014

Price Changed

$2,900,000

May 21, 2014

Price Changed

$3,100,000

Mar 17, 2014

Price Changed

$3,150,000

Aug 22, 2013

Listed

$3,300,000

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1003585176

Jun 25, 2015

Sold

$2,600,000

May 6, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Aug 22, 2013

Listed

$2,900,000

BRIGHT MLS #1007210666

May 31, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Aug 1, 2012

Listed

$3,900,000

BRIGHT MLS #1006759686

Jun 4, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2010

Listed

$4,500,000

Public Records

Jan 20, 2004

Sold

$2,400,000

BRIGHT MLS #NJME163972

Oct 29, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2003

Listed

$2,400,000

BRIGHT MLS #NJME206590

Nov 30, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Apr 17, 1998

Listed

$2,250,000

Public Records

Jul 18, 1988

Sold

$923,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$69,880 (+2.6%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2024

$68,090 (+5.9%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2023

$64,280 (+3.4%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2022

$62,184 (−0.3%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2021

$62,363 (+0.8%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2020

$61,877 (+2.0%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2019

$60,650 (+1.7%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2018

$59,627 (+1.4%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2017

$58,809 (+1.6%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2016

$57,888 (−7.7%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2014

$62,718 (+2.5%)

$800,000 + $2,070,400

$2,870,400

2013

$61,168 (−2.2%)

$800,000 + $2,070,400

$2,870,400

2012

$62,527 (+3.1%)

$800,000 + $2,070,400

$2,870,400

2011

$60,626 (+0.7%)

$900,000 + $2,070,400

$2,970,400

2010

$60,180 (+2.1%)

$900,000 + $2,070,400

$2,970,400

2009

$58,936

$900,000 + $2,070,400

$2,970,400

Tax history for 159 Library Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$69,880 (+2.6%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2024

$68,090 (+5.9%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2023

$64,280 (+3.4%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2022

$62,184 (−0.3%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2021

$62,363 (+0.8%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2020

$61,877 (+2.0%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2019

$60,650 (+1.7%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2018

$59,627 (+1.4%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2017

$58,809 (+1.6%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2016

$57,888 (−7.7%)

$800,000 + $1,756,900

$2,556,900

2014

$62,718 (+2.5%)

$800,000 + $2,070,400

$2,870,400

2013

$61,168 (−2.2%)

$800,000 + $2,070,400

$2,870,400

2012

$62,527 (+3.1%)

$800,000 + $2,070,400

$2,870,400

2011

$60,626 (+0.7%)

$900,000 + $2,070,400

$2,970,400

2010

$60,180 (+2.1%)

$900,000 + $2,070,400

$2,970,400

2009

$58,936

$900,000 + $2,070,400

$2,970,400

*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

—

Stories

2.5

Lot width

113 ft.

Lot depth

203 ft.

Lot size

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

6,620

Year built

1905

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400011 0100001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Sprinkler System, Elevator, Dining Area
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 14
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $2,070,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Lawn Sprinkler

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Lot Size Dimensions: 113X203
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $800,000

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $2,870,400
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $62,718

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK
Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON
High School: PRINCETON
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: HODGE ROAD
Directions: House is on the corner of Library Place and Hodge Road
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 6,620
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400011 0100001

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

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Transit

Community Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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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

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 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

$3.78M – $4.58M

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Home values near 159 Library Pl

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
117 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 9857 Sq. Ft.	$4,473,716
148 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,587,312

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,526,027
144 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$2,994,019

Address	Redfin Estimate
133 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,927,231
130 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,195,279

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