544 Mercer Rd

Princeton, NJ 08540

$1,800,000
Last Sold Price
4
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Closed 11/10/23
Closed 11/10/23

Description

A full-scale renovation and addition left nothing untouched at this classic Colonial edging Princeton’s Battlefield Park. The 2014 project, proudly featured on Lasley Brahaney’s website, included a new genuine slate roof, crisp white cedar siding and a barrel vaulted portico, all specifically chosen to honor the home’s circa 1915 beginnings. Even the detached garage displays the same gracious charm and attention to detail. A clean, soft paint palette feels especially fresh paired with richly stained...A full-scale renovation and addition left nothing untouched at this classic Colonial edging Princeton’s Battlefield Park. The 2014 project, proudly featured on Lasley Brahaney’s website, included a new genuine slate roof, crisp white cedar siding and a barrel vaulted portico, all specifically chosen to honor the home’s circa 1915 beginnings. Even the detached garage displays the same gracious charm and attention to detail. A clean, soft paint palette feels especially fresh paired with richly stained hardwood throughout the home’s spotless interior. Textured metallic wallpaper adds a layer of understated glamor to the dining room and hints at the level of finishes to come. A wet bar with wine fridge is perfectly positioned to support entertaining in the formal rooms or in the kitchen, where everyone tends to gather around the generous center island. A Sub-Zero with drawers and a glass door is the crown jewel of the chef-level appliances and ample marble countertops are a baker’s top choice. While the breakfast and family rooms are desirably open, an office and custom mudroom are tucked out of sight. One flight up, two bedrooms now have walk-in closets and dedicated bathrooms. The primary suite boasts gorgeous views of the fenced backyard and broad bluestone patio, particularly from a soaking tub surrounded by marble and the shine of nickel fixtures by Kallista. Of course, there’s a custom walk-in for two, as well as a nearby hall closet ready to accommodate a second laundry, if desired. Previously just an attic, the dormered third floor now offers an incredibly versatile hang-out spot, complete with built-in storage, and a fourth full bath to serve another bedroom with a storybook window nook. This classic beauty provides new-home peace of mind—only 1.4 miles from Nassau Street. A gate out the backyard opens to Battlefield Park with access to the Institute Woods trails, 77 miles of D&R Canal State Park, the Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge, the trolley path along the edge of the Institute for Advanced Study pond, and the Nassau Swim Club.
  1. Listed by Judson R Henderson • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609)-651-2226 jhenderson@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 544 Mercer Road

Tax ID Number
14-10301-00008
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 11/10/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 544 Mercer Road

StatusClosed
MLS #NJME2034758
Days on Market5
Taxes$24,835 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyMercer County
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Listing Courtesy of Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Princeton Junction

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Building Information for 544 Mercer Road

Stories3Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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Property Information for 544 Mercer Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Princeton (21114)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,021,200
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $671,200
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $350,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R3
  • Tax Lot: 00008
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: .00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8025/9443/1346/802594431346_512_384_WM_yFOWX7uG7Bu8NiPW.jpg
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2146488
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Transom
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ZDR4z5NeUhP&mls=1
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Radiant, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well, Public Hook-up Available
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS

Property History for 544 Mercer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 10, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2034758

$1,800,000—
Nov 1, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522608154

$1,800,000

+5.6% / yr

Sep 11, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2034758

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/10/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2034758

$1,800,000
11/01/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522608154

$1,800,000

+5.6% / yr

09/11/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2034758

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Public Records for 544 Mercer Road

Taxable ValueLand$300,000Additions$836,300Total$1,136,300
Tax Record2025$31,055 ($2,588 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,813 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,813 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningR3CountyMERCERAPN14-10301-0000-00008

Schools near 544 Mercer Road

This home is within Princeton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Johnson Park School
Public - PK to 5
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Princeton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Princeton Friends School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Park School
PublicPK to 5

J Witherspoon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

Princeton Friends School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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