A real rock star setting! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Pretty Brook section of Princeton where boulders and trees adorn the landscape for moments of sculptural beauty. Plenty of room for a growing family here since guests, in-laws and au-pairs, can live privately among work-from-home, school-from-home and zoom room situations. The expanded property consists of a main house with an attached two car garage and a separate entrance apartment above, and a free-standing two-story studio with an attached third car (oversize) garage. The main house has generous size rooms with elegant living and dining areas on either side of the center entrance hall. A charming two-story family room with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, handsome cross beams and a wall of sliding glass doors that open to an immense deck overlooking the pool, pool house and open grounds. A den or 4th bedroom with a full bath is just off the kitchen which is updated with a large center island and a breakfast bar, light gray perimeter cabinets offer high end appliances and quartzite counters, the tile floor has radiant heat and a large walk-in pantry is located in the mudroom with custom cabinets and a second laundry area. A side door opens to a front porch that leads to the apartment above the garage and an interior door accesses the two-car attached garage. The upper level offers a primary bedroom and ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet; a Jack-n-Jill suite has a bathroom with dual sinks and an open loft offers views of the family room below. Outside and up the steps to the garage apartment you will find a cathedral ceiling room with an open bedroom/living area, a renovated full bath, a kitchenette and plenty of storage. Across the way is a free-standing two-story studio with office space and a half bath on the first floor and a cathedral ceiling room with an open bedroom/living area on the second floor. A pool house is located just beyond the pool and has a kitchenette with a refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, and a half bath with a separate changing room. The basement of the main house is daylight and walkout with a 5th bedroom option, recreational room and a fourth full bathroom with a steam shower. Outdoor living is orchestrated here by gardens, lawn games, climbing boulders, walking/biking trails and a firepit to end those long summer days beneath the stars!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$649Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Heidi A. Hartmann• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
•609-921-1411 (broker)
•danielle.spressert@cbrealty.com (broker)
Bought with Ingela Kostenbader• Queenston Realty, LLC
On the rural edge of western Princeton Township, yet only minutes to downtown, stands this proud rambling custom colonial/cape, designed with a sense of history, charm, and practicality. Five bedrooms are well serviced by four full baths, while gracious living and dining rooms are perfectly appointed for formal affairs. The house speaks perfectly to everyday life, with a magnificent beamed ceiling family room overlooking the scenic grounds below and adjacent to the richly paneled den/5th bedroom. A circular staircase also provides access to a second floor study. An abundance of natural light flows through picture windows and the kitchen with granite countertops is open to a warm breakfast room. Finished space in the lower level with large windows is an added bonus. A picture perfect pool has a great pool house with open sitting area and bath while above the garage is a separate apartment with its own private entrance. Delightful in every season!
BRIGHT MLS #NJME251628
Dec 21, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2007
Listed
$1,895,000
$493/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME235934
Aug 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 6, 2007
Listed
$1,895,000
$493/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME227018
Nov 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 2006
Listed
$1,900,000
$495/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #NJME238056
Apr 23, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2006
Listed
$2,189,000
$570/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,091 (+2.6%)
$707,500 + $521,200
$1,228,700
2024
$32,244 (+5.9%)
$707,500 + $503,300
$1,210,800
2023
$30,440 (+9.3%)
$707,500 + $503,300
$1,210,800
2022
$27,846 (+0.2%)
$707,500 + $437,500
$1,145,000
2021
$27,805 (+0.8%)
$707,500 + $437,500
$1,145,000
2020
$27,588 (−14.1%)
$702,500 + $437,500
$1,140,000
2019
$32,117 (+1.7%)
$702,500 + $437,500
$1,140,000
2018
$31,575 (+1.4%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2017
$31,142 (+1.6%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2016
$30,654 (+3.6%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2014
$29,584 (+15.5%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2013
$25,604 (−12.9%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2012
$29,411 (+4.1%)
$807,500 + $394,000
$1,201,500
2011
$28,261 (−2.8%)
$997,500 + $440,700
$1,438,200
2010
$29,065 (−0.5%)
$997,500 + $440,700
$1,438,200
2009
$29,213
$1,035,000 + $465,500
$1,500,500
Tax history for 1781 Stuart Rd W
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,091 (+2.6%)
$707,500 + $521,200
$1,228,700
2024
$32,244 (+5.9%)
$707,500 + $503,300
$1,210,800
2023
$30,440 (+9.3%)
$707,500 + $503,300
$1,210,800
2022
$27,846 (+0.2%)
$707,500 + $437,500
$1,145,000
2021
$27,805 (+0.8%)
$707,500 + $437,500
$1,145,000
2020
$27,588 (−14.1%)
$702,500 + $437,500
$1,140,000
2019
$32,117 (+1.7%)
$702,500 + $437,500
$1,140,000
2018
$31,575 (+1.4%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2017
$31,142 (+1.6%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2016
$30,654 (+3.6%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2014
$29,584 (+15.5%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2013
$25,604 (−12.9%)
$807,500 + $546,500
$1,354,000
2012
$29,411 (+4.1%)
$807,500 + $394,000
$1,201,500
2011
$28,261 (−2.8%)
$997,500 + $440,700
$1,438,200
2010
$29,065 (−0.5%)
$997,500 + $440,700
$1,438,200
2009
$29,213
$1,035,000 + $465,500
$1,500,500
*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
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,149
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1403303 00005
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: 1
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features: Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Spiral Staircase, Studio
Other Structures: Cabana/Pool House, Storage Barn/Shed
Exterior Information
Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Stone Retaining Walls
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $707,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,841
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $1,145,000
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $27,926
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiant
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
Middle Or Junior School: PRIN. MIDD
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: Finley
Directions: Elm to Great Road to Pretty Brook right on Pheasant right on Finley and right on Stuart Rd W. - toward cul-de-sac on the left- Please do not drive down the driveway without an appointment.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: PRINCETON
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,149
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1403303 00005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Transit
Johnson Park School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
5/10 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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Estimated sale price
$2.37M – $2.87M
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