545 Mercer Rd

Princeton, NJ 08540

$440,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,148 Sq. Ft.
$383 / Sq. Ft.
1,148
Sq. Ft.
$383
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/23/16
Closed 12/23/16

Description

Here is a unique opportunity to live in historic Clarke Cottage, circa 1725, in Princeton's Battlefield/Stony Brook Settlement Historic District, just steps to the Park (best place to fly a kite in town and participate in all its historic events) and so close to the heart of town for shopping and fine dining. Extensive documentation goes with this property, detailing its history from the beginning as part of the Benjamin Clarke farm until 1894, through purchase by Moses Taylor Pyne as part of the...Here is a unique opportunity to live in historic Clarke Cottage, circa 1725, in Princeton's Battlefield/Stony Brook Settlement Historic District, just steps to the Park (best place to fly a kite in town and participate in all its historic events) and so close to the heart of town for shopping and fine dining. Extensive documentation goes with this property, detailing its history from the beginning as part of the Benjamin Clarke farm until 1894, through purchase by Moses Taylor Pyne as part of the estate now known as Drumthwacket, the New Jersey Governor's Residence. Following the pattern typical of modest dwellings in colonial times when Princeton was founded, the core of the house consisted of one room with a fireplace for cooking and heat, with pie stairs up to the bedroom. Also typical, the house was added to in the late 1700s and updated through to the present, cherished and curated since 1993 by the late preservationist and historian Donald G. Warnock Jr. Today the house has all the charms of its history along with expected modern conveniences, a garage and 2 garden sheds. The entry foyer with sitting area and bay window leads to the main living room with fireplace. A step down is the dining room -- the original room -- with its oversized but at present decorative colonial fireplace, a perfect setting for an intimate candlelight dinner. The kitchen is modern, with hardwood floors and eating area, skylit for cheeriness and with a nearby powder room. Upstairs is the later addition main bedroom, second bedroom and full bath -- and up those pie stairs is the original bedroom, offering a special private space for a guest, a study or a playroom. There's a screened porch for summer enjoyment outside and the garden offers paths with stone benches for relaxing and appreciating nature. Sit and absorb the ambiance of times past in the place where General Washington turned the tide of our nascent Revolution. This is not just another home, this is a living treasure awaiting your passion and care for its heritage.
  1. Listed by Lewis A Edge Jr. • Weidel Realtors-Princeton
    P: (609)-921-2700 ledge@weidel.com

Property Details for 545 Mercer Road

Tax ID Number
14-09901-00017
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 12/23/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 545 Mercer Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1003333793
Days on Market406
Taxes$10,362 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1725
Lot Size1.26 AC / 54,929 SF
CountyMercer County
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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Princeton

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Building Information for 545 Mercer Road

Stories2Year Built1725Building Size-Lot Size1.26 AC / 54,929 SF

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Property Information for 545 Mercer Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • High School: PRINCETON (MERCER NJ)
  • 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: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $457,700
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $106,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $351,000
  • Zoning: R3
  • Tax Lot: 00017
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $5,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,148.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2146375
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent Office Ext: 4512
  • List Agent Preferred Phone Ext: 4512
  • List Agent URL: www.lewisedge.com

Property History for 545 Mercer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590258758

$440,000—
Dec 23, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003333793

$440,000—
Dec 2, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003333793

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590258758

$440,000
12/23/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003333793

$440,000
12/02/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003333793

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 545 Mercer Road

Taxable ValueLand$313,500Additions$114,400Total$427,900
Tax Record2025$11,695 ($975 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,148 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,148 SqFtStories2Lot Size54,929 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1725Year Renovated1725ZoningR3CountyMERCERAPN14-09901-0000-00017

Schools near 545 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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