OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2012 for $825K

$1,524,143

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,209/mo

•

3,696

sq ft

953 Cherry Valley Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

A stunning 1835 Greek Revival stands on 7+ acres in Hopewell Township with a Princeton address. Whether gazing at the daffodils from the stone patio or surveying the property from the cupola four stories high, the view is indeed always fair. With sophisticated interior embellishments, beginning with Greek key molding in the vestibule entry, it is apparent this was not a typical farmhouse, but rather a bucolic escape for the well-to-do and their guests, many of whom left their mark on the cupola walls. Below, carved marble mantels and ceiling medallions dress the double parlor and formal dining room. The den has a brick fireplace, and like the rest of the house, lovely original wood floors. Professional appliances equip the eat-in kitchen with access to the oversized garage and a charming butler's pantry. Atop the main staircase, a sun-drenched sitting area opens to three large bedrooms, each with a fireplace, and two full baths. A fourth bedroom enjoys its own level and access to the rear staircase.

Single-familyProperty Type

1750Year Built

7.76 acresLot Size

$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004392994

Redfin Estimate

$1,524,143

$699K since sold in May 2012$13K since July

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B
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$960,000
C
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6 Aqua Ter, Pennington, NJ 08534
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D
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,500,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,920 sq ft
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F
4 beds2.5 baths2,238 sq ft
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Market trends in 08525, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.2%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$628K

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

9 days MoM

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Sale history for 953 Cherry Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #5887892

May 2, 2012

Sold

$825,000

$223/sq ft

Mar 2, 2012

Pending

—

Apr 19, 2011

Listed

$875,000

$237/sq ft

+12

BRIGHT MLS #1004392994

May 2, 2012

Sold

$825,000

$223/sq ft

Mar 1, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Apr 19, 2011

Listed

$875,000

$237/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 13, 1992

Sold

$542,500

$147/sq ft

Public Records

May 16, 1986

Sold

$485,000

$131/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1985

Sold

$418,000

$113/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 1, 1983

Sold

$285,000

$77/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,004 (+2.8%)

$510,600 + $383,200

$893,800

2024

$28,217 (+3.3%)

$510,600 + $383,200

$893,800

2023

$27,315 (+8.7%)

$510,600 + $383,200

$893,800

2022

$25,135 (−2.2%)

$510,600 + $329,200

$839,800

2021

$25,689 (+4.1%)

$510,600 + $329,200

$839,800

2020

$24,689 (+2.5%)

$510,600 + $316,500

$827,100

2019

$24,085 (+2.1%)

$510,600 + $316,500

$827,100

2018

$23,579 (+2.8%)

$510,600 + $316,500

$827,100

2017

$22,935 (+5.8%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2016

$21,681 (+4.2%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2014

$20,814 (−15.1%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2013

$24,516 (+3.8%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2012

$23,629 (+6.9%)

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

2011

$22,109 (+5.1%)

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

2010

$21,028 (+4.8%)

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

2009

$20,063

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

Tax history for 953 Cherry Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,004 (+2.8%)

$510,600 + $383,200

$893,800

2024

$28,217 (+3.3%)

$510,600 + $383,200

$893,800

2023

$27,315 (+8.7%)

$510,600 + $383,200

$893,800

2022

$25,135 (−2.2%)

$510,600 + $329,200

$839,800

2021

$25,689 (+4.1%)

$510,600 + $329,200

$839,800

2020

$24,689 (+2.5%)

$510,600 + $316,500

$827,100

2019

$24,085 (+2.1%)

$510,600 + $316,500

$827,100

2018

$23,579 (+2.8%)

$510,600 + $316,500

$827,100

2017

$22,935 (+5.8%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2016

$21,681 (+4.2%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2014

$20,814 (−15.1%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2013

$24,516 (+3.8%)

$510,600 + $314,400

$825,000

2012

$23,629 (+6.9%)

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

2011

$22,109 (+5.1%)

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

2010

$21,028 (+4.8%)

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

2009

$20,063

$615,200 + $359,200

$974,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7.76 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,943

Year built

1750

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

0600015 00010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

VRC

Valley Resource Conservation District

The purpose of these districts is to implement the goals, objectives and principles of the 2002 Master Plan relative to protecting environmentally sensitive areas, recognizing development capacity limitations established by natural resource capabilities, maintaining the rural character and providing for sustainable development. These districts have been designed to comprehensively address the interrelated goals of protecting groundwater quantity and quality, maintaining surface water resources, conserving the scenic rural character, addressing limiting soil conditions and promoting continued agricultural use opportunities, while also providing a range of development opportunities that offer alternatives for the landowner.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Information
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $359,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 7.76 ACRES
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $615,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,696
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $974,400
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $22,109

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: HOPEWELL
Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE
High School: CENTRAL
School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: NELSON RIDGE
Municipality: HOPEWELL TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,943
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1750
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 0600015 00010

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hopewell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

Timberlane Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

6/10

Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 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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Sun exposure

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

$1.45M – $1.75M

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Home values near 953 Cherry Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
987 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4236 Sq. Ft.	$1,904,655
963 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3625 Sq. Ft.	$1,302,895

Address	Redfin Estimate
959 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,753,227
940 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,530,338

Address	Redfin Estimate
962 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$966,872
944 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3513 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,540

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