OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2013 for $5M

$7,559,895

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,310/mo

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5 ba

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166 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

AUCTION: November 7th. Previously $12M. Reserve $2.5M. Historic Living. Meticulous Restoration. Modern Amenities. Built in 1773 by John Witherspoon, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and a close friend of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, the lovingly restored and expanded TUSCULUM estate offers over 23 acres of beautiful grounds, modern amenities and gracious living - right in the middle of Princeton, NJ.

Single-familyProperty Type

1773Year Built

7 acresLot Size

4 spacesParking

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Jud Henderson • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003606640

Redfin Estimate

$7,559,895

$2.6M since sold in December 2013$174K since August

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This home's estimate is 149.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$2,420,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
83 Pettit Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,500,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths5,328 sq ft
82 Terhune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,250,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths6,022 sq ft
374 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,000,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,314 sq ft
155 Hodge Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$4,000,000
E
5 beds5 baths6,619 sq ft
87 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$3,000,000
F
5 beds5.5 baths5,866 sq ft
94 North Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$973K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

0 days MoM

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175

27 MoM

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Sale history for 166 Cherry Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6288220

Dec 6, 2013

Sold

$5,000,000

Nov 8, 2013

Pending

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Oct 2, 2013

Listed

$8,750,000

+16

BRIGHT MLS #1003606640

Dec 6, 2013

Sold

$5,000,000

Nov 8, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Oct 2, 2013

Listed

$8,750,000

BRIGHT MLS #1009649288

Aug 28, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jan 28, 2013

Listed

$6,475,000

BRIGHT MLS #1009471136

Sep 30, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Mar 14, 2012

Listed

$7,975,500

BRIGHT MLS #1009384214

Jan 23, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 17, 2011

Listed

$8,975,000

BRIGHT MLS #1009165686

Jul 29, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 27, 2010

Listed

$8,975,000

BRIGHT MLS #1008641262

Jul 20, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Nov 5, 2008

Listed

$8,975,000

BRIGHT MLS #NJME254688

Jun 20, 2007

Listed

$12,000,000

Jun 20, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Dec 6, 2006

Sold

$2,900,000

Tax history for 166 Cherry Hill Rd

*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

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

23.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

9,190

Year built

1773

Style

Ranch

County

Mercer County

APN

1405201 00004 03

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

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HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Private
Driveway

Interior

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick, Marble
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Wet/Dry Bar, Intercom, Kitchen - Eat-In
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Marble

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Drainage System, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $5,792,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 1998

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Outdoor Living Structures: Roof, Patio(s), Breezeway
Roof: Pitched, Wood
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: 2nd House, Barn/Farm Building, Spring House

Exterior Information
Tennis Court(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 23.34 ACRES
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $535,000

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $6,327,400
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $134,837

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Underground
Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
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: FOULET DRIVE
Directions: Route 206 North to Cherry Hill.
Location Type: Pond
Municipality: PRINCETON

Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 9,190
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 23.34 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1773
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1405201 00004 03

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Community Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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 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

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 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

$7.18M – $8.69M

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Home values near 166 Cherry Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,363,660
82 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,994,575

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3604 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,760
210 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 8 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8942 Sq. Ft.	$3,736,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
102 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4902 Sq. Ft.	$2,275,723
218 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 4927 Sq. Ft.	$2,658,376

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