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Off Market Jan 2021 for $2M

$3,229,429

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5,907

sq ft

68 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Imagine living in a magnificent estate built during the Gilded Age, ideally located just one block from the center of Princeton. Walk to nearby McCarter Theatre, the train, shops and many restaurants! The preeminent architect of his day, Richard Morris Hunt - the designer of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, the Breakers, in Newport, RI and the facade of the Museum of Natural History - designed this home as a gift to the first president of the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1882. Also, Miss Fine started her school, (Princeton Day School) PDS, on the third floor of this home in 1897. This grand brick home has been brought into the modern era by its current owners. The grand 6500+ square foot, 3-story home, with 6+ bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, and the original lead glass oversized windows has an engaging front porch where you can enjoy cocktails with friends or read a book enjoying a cup of coffee. Very gracious rooms, including the library, living room and dining room have maintained their original charm with intricate plaster ceiling medallions, chestnut pocket doors, millwork and dramatic 12+ foot high ceilings. The central part of the home is the newly renovated chef?s kitchen with a gazebo, breakfast room addition. These rooms are accentuated by the many windows and views from all angles and a 2-sided river rock fireplace which connects to the family room and wet bar. The brick exterior has been completely repointed. This home sits majestically on a manicured . 79 acre corner lot. The current owners were presented with the Historical Society of Princeton?s Historic Preservation Award in 2003.

Single-familyProperty Type

1882Year Built

0.79 acresLot Size

$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Heidi Joseph • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Amanda Botwood • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME300622

Redfin Estimate

$3,229,429

$1.2M since sold in January 2021$8,000 since July

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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,000,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,314 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$4,000,000
B
5 beds5 baths6,619 sq ft
87 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
22 Brearly Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
$2,550,000
C
4 beds5 baths4,430 sq ft
22 Brearly Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,100,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths3,309 sq ft
274 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,260,000
E
4 beds4 baths4,886 sq ft
73 Wilson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

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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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Sale history for 68 Library Pl

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 19, 2021

Sold

$2,074,000

$351/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME300622

Jan 22, 2021

Sold

$2,074,000

$351/sq ft

Dec 24, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 27, 2020

Listed

$2,250,000

$381/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME266054

Jul 26, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Mar 5, 2019

Listed

$2,795,000

$473/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000426776

Aug 7, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 20, 2018

Listed

$3,200,000

$542/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME199362

Aug 13, 1999

Listing Removed

—

May 11, 1999

Listed

$1,150,000

$195/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$52,296 (+2.6%)

$510,000 + $1,468,600

$1,978,600

2024

$50,957 (+5.9%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2023

$48,105 (+3.4%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2022

$46,536 (−0.3%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2021

$46,670 (+0.8%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2020

$46,307 (+2.5%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2019

$45,196 (+1.7%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2018

$44,434 (+1.4%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2017

$43,824 (+1.6%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2016

$43,138 (+3.6%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2014

$41,632 (+2.5%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2013

$40,604 (+1.2%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2012

$40,109 (−4.5%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2011

$42,020 (+0.7%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2010

$41,711 (−6.5%)

$510,000 + $1,548,800

$2,058,800

2009

$44,633

$510,000 + $1,548,800

$2,058,800

Tax history for 68 Library Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$52,296 (+2.6%)

$510,000 + $1,468,600

$1,978,600

2024

$50,957 (+5.9%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2023

$48,105 (+3.4%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2022

$46,536 (−0.3%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2021

$46,670 (+0.8%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2020

$46,307 (+2.5%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2019

$45,196 (+1.7%)

$510,000 + $1,403,500

$1,913,500

2018

$44,434 (+1.4%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2017

$43,824 (+1.6%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2016

$43,138 (+3.6%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2014

$41,632 (+2.5%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2013

$40,604 (+1.2%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2012

$40,109 (−4.5%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2011

$42,020 (+0.7%)

$510,000 + $1,395,400

$1,905,400

2010

$41,711 (−6.5%)

$510,000 + $1,548,800

$2,058,800

2009

$44,633

$510,000 + $1,548,800

$2,058,800

*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

Lot width

185 ft.

Lot depth

185 ft.

Lot size

0.79 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,907

Year built

1882

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400010 0200016

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: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 12
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway
Detached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Indoor Grill, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Door Features: Double Entry
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Not Furnished
Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Pantry, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Other
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 15
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Attic, Hobby Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 9
Brick, Double Sided, Mantel(s), Stone

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Interior Access, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,403,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2007

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Slate
Window Features: Double Hung, Skylights, Screens, Transom
Other Structures: Garage(s)

Exterior Information
Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Lot Size Dimensions: 185.00 x 185.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $510,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,907
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $1,913,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $46,307

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes

Location

School Information
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: Stockton Street to Library Place
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 5,907
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1882
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400010 0200016

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Community Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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 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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$3.07M – $3.71M

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Home values near 68 Library Pl

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 6388 Sq. Ft.	$4,205,196
101 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,518,650

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6619 Sq. Ft.	$4,317,343
104 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,436,453

Address	Redfin Estimate
95 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4340 Sq. Ft.	$2,692,522
107 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,684,054

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