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Off Market Oct 2013 for $2M

$3,413,388

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,768/mo

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72 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

This noble 1836 Colonial represents a proud Princeton legacy of architecture and history. One of Charles Steadman's more gracious designs, it was moved to its present Western Section location in 1889 and purchased by Woodrow Wilson. Original oak and pine floors, 7 fireplaces and beautifully detailed moldings, all in exceptional condition, are now accompanied by desirable modern amenities, such as a wine cellar, sauna and renovated chef's kitchen. The double living room with adjoining sunroom is most impressive and gloriously bright, while a wood paneled library offers cozy privacy with a fireplace edged in Moravian tile. Glass-front cabinetry and glazed white tile are period appropriate finishes in the gleaming kitchen, which opens to the dining room and a mudroom. Four bedrooms include the large master with barrel vaulted marble bath and dressing room for 2. The top floor has plenty of space for guests, play and storage. Outside, below the terrace, rose arbors lead through a formal garden to a 2-car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1837Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

2 spacesParking

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003481928

Redfin Estimate

$3,413,388

$1.4M since sold in October 2013$71K since August

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This home's estimate is 29.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.64M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,999,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths3,336 sq ft
134 Moore St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,260,000
B
4 beds4 baths4,886 sq ft
73 Wilson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,000,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,314 sq ft
155 Hodge Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$4,000,000
D
5 beds5 baths6,619 sq ft
87 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,950,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,432 sq ft
254 Jefferson 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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27 MoM

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Sale history for 72 Library Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$50,561 (+2.6%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2024

$49,266 (+5.9%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2023

$46,509 (+3.4%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2022

$44,992 (−0.3%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2021

$45,122 (+0.8%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2020

$44,770 (−6.1%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2019

$47,680 (+1.7%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2018

$46,876 (+1.4%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2017

$46,232 (+1.6%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2016

$45,508 (+3.6%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2014

$43,920 (−3.0%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2013

$45,282 (−3.1%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2012

$46,729 (+3.1%)

$762,000 + $1,362,900

$2,124,900

2011

$45,308 (+0.7%)

$857,000 + $1,362,900

$2,219,900

2010

$44,975 (+23.4%)

$857,000 + $1,362,900

$2,219,900

2009

$36,444

$857,000 + $1,362,900

$2,219,900

Tax history for 72 Library Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$50,561 (+2.6%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2024

$49,266 (+5.9%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2023

$46,509 (+3.4%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2022

$44,992 (−0.3%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2021

$45,122 (+0.8%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2020

$44,770 (−6.1%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2019

$47,680 (+1.7%)

$654,000 + $1,196,000

$1,850,000

2018

$46,876 (+1.4%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2017

$46,232 (+1.6%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2016

$45,508 (+3.6%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2014

$43,920 (−3.0%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2013

$45,282 (−3.1%)

$762,000 + $1,248,100

$2,010,100

2012

$46,729 (+3.1%)

$762,000 + $1,362,900

$2,124,900

2011

$45,308 (+0.7%)

$857,000 + $1,362,900

$2,219,900

2010

$44,975 (+23.4%)

$857,000 + $1,362,900

$2,219,900

2009

$36,444

$857,000 + $1,362,900

$2,219,900

*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

90 ft.

Lot depth

190 ft.

Lot size

0.39 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,374

Year built

1836

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400010 0200015

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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Shared Driveway
Driveway, Detached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Marble
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Dining Area

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

Fireplace Information
Brick, Marble

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,362,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Features: Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 90X190
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $857,000

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $2,219,900
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $46,729

Utilities

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

Location

School Information
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: HODGE RD
Directions: From Stockton Street south to right on Library Place to #72 on left OR Hodge Road to left on Library Place to #72
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,374
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1836
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400010 0200015

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Community Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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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

$3.24M – $3.93M

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Home values near 72 Library Pl

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Library Place, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 6388 Sq. Ft.	$4,645,664
101 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,518,650

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6619 Sq. Ft.	$4,207,333
104 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,530,917

Address	Redfin Estimate
95 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4340 Sq. Ft.	$2,692,522
117 Library Place, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 9857 Sq. Ft.	$4,390,478

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