The ultimate find - authentic mid-century modern architecture in a private location second-to-none! Down a one-way Western Section lane only a half-mile from downtown and Princeton University is where you’ll find this distinctive home and its stunning yard. Designed by Martin L. Beck, esteemed professor of architecture, the house revels in its peaceful, sun-dappled setting. Brimming with curated plants, flowering trees and ornamental grasses, the 1.18-acre grounds are stunning throughout every season. The interior is uncommonly spacious with a smart open concept and classic mid-century accents, like the foyer’s wood built-ins and metal handrail. Entertaining areas flow out to the backyard and hardwood floors edged with flagstone bring natural elements inside. Handmade tiles around the fireplace are repeated in the eat-in kitchen, where brands such as Sub-Zero and Dacor are well-known to serious cooks. The family room is airy and relaxed with a handy powder room and a nook for, perhaps, stowing away toys or games. Retreat to the study for focused work or quiet time. With its own sitting room, patio and an Eastern-influenced bath completely covered in stone and wood, a cathedral suite on the first floor presents the option of living day-to-day on one level. There’s still plenty of space upstairs, including a second main suite option with a dressing area and marble accented bath. Three more bedrooms with fantastic views share an all-white hall bath. Solar panels and loads of storage in the oversized garage enhance the practicality of this one-in-a-million property. Come see for yourself all the reasons why it is way too special to last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.18 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maura Mills• Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
•609-921-1050 (broker)
•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member Member• Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
The unmistakable styling of true mid-century modern architecture at its very best is perfectly complemented by a traditional floor plan, including formal living & dining rooms, a spectacular eat-in kitchen, family room, library, study, master bedroom suites on the 1st or 2nd floors, 3 additional bedrooms, and 3.5 baths in all. A brand new 2nd floor master bath is stunning perfectly designed and executed. An updated kitchen includes top-of-the line appliances, granite countertops, and a separate buffet area w/ wine bar. At the heart of it all, the kitchen also has access to the family room & dining rooms, the foyer, and a glass door to the bluestone patio. Designed by Martin L. Beck, Princeton professor of architecture ('29-'42) the entire house is set to capture the stunning, oversized lot. A slate roof, multi-zoned HVAC, back up generator, and a 2 car garage w/ storage, are also included. All of this in the western section, on a quiet lane about a half mile to town, & gown. Come see!
BRIGHT MLS #1009223256
Dec 6, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2011
Listed
$1,495,000
BRIGHT MLS #1009161376
Nov 22, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2010
Listed
$1,695,000
BRIGHT MLS #1008998326
Aug 25, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Feb 25, 2010
Listed
$1,850,000
Public Records
Jun 29, 2007
Sold
$1,750,000
Public Records
Mar 2, 2007
Sold
$1,695,000
BRIGHT MLS #NJME113758
Aug 22, 2006
Sold
$1,695,000
May 6, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2006
Listed
$1,695,000
Public Records
Sep 16, 1994
Sold
$681,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,469 (+2.6%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2024
$34,560 (+5.9%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2023
$32,627 (+3.4%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2022
$31,563 (−0.3%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2021
$31,653 (+0.8%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2020
$31,407 (+2.0%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2019
$30,784 (+1.7%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2018
$30,265 (+1.4%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2017
$29,849 (+1.6%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2016
$29,382 (+3.6%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2014
$28,356 (+2.5%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2013
$27,656 (−11.9%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2012
$31,390 (+3.5%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2011
$30,337 (+0.7%)
$763,000 + $728,200
$1,491,200
2010
$30,114 (−9.8%)
$763,000 + $723,400
$1,486,400
2009
$33,380
$763,000 + $723,400
$1,486,400
Tax history for 74 Allison Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,469 (+2.6%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2024
$34,560 (+5.9%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2023
$32,627 (+3.4%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2022
$31,563 (−0.3%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2021
$31,653 (+0.8%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2020
$31,407 (+2.0%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2019
$30,784 (+1.7%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2018
$30,265 (+1.4%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2017
$29,849 (+1.6%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2016
$29,382 (+3.6%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2014
$28,356 (+2.5%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2013
$27,656 (−11.9%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2012
$31,390 (+3.5%)
$763,000 + $534,800
$1,297,800
2011
$30,337 (+0.7%)
$763,000 + $728,200
$1,491,200
2010
$30,114 (−9.8%)
$763,000 + $723,400
$1,486,400
2009
$33,380
$763,000 + $723,400
$1,486,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
186 ft.
Lot depth
276 ft.
Lot size
1.18 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,220
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
1400010 0200065
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area