600 Pretty Brook Rd

Princeton, NJ 08540

$4,200,000
Price
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Description

Welcome to “The Bouwerie” - where modern country living meets historic significance in one of Princeton’s most iconic homesteads. Originally built in 1742 and standing witness to George Washington’s time in Princeton, the historic core of this remarkable property has been carefully preserved. Yet, the home has evolved far beyond its proudly understated origin. A dramatic renovation and expansion have transformed it into a spacious, light-filled residence designed for contemporary life - all while...Welcome to “The Bouwerie” - where modern country living meets historic significance in one of Princeton’s most iconic homesteads. Originally built in 1742 and standing witness to George Washington’s time in Princeton, the historic core of this remarkable property has been carefully preserved. Yet, the home has evolved far beyond its proudly understated origin. A dramatic renovation and expansion have transformed it into a spacious, light-filled residence designed for contemporary life - all while honoring its rich architectural heritage. Inside, original details like hand-hewn beams, wide pine floors, and a walk-in beehive fireplace bring warmth and character to the heart of the home. Stone steps lead to a quiet study and half bath that once served very different purposes, while a fireplace surrounded by Delft tile offers a distinctive focal point. These historic elements root the home in its past - but its scale, layout, and flow reflect modern sensibilities. The newer wing, seamlessly integrated with the original structure, begins with a welcoming entry beneath a striking stained-glass skylight. This addition dramatically opened up the floor plan, creating space for a formal living room, sunroom, family room, and powder room — all featuring handcrafted finishes, custom cabinetry, and curated lighting. Two wood-burning fireplaces add warmth and ambiance throughout. The country-style kitchen bridges past and present with a brick-enclosed Aga range, custom pine cabinetry, and a charming breakfast nook framed by carved wood moldings. Below, a fully finished lower level provides flexible space - ideal for a media room, gym, or playroom. Upstairs, the original second floor offers two bedrooms, two full baths, and a whimsical bonus room with its own private entrance - perfect for guests or a tucked-away family space. The expansive second level of the new addition includes three additional bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a laundry room, and a luxurious primary suite. This retreat features its own sitting area, gas fireplace, dressing room, jetted tub, sauna, double steam shower, exercise alcove, and two private porches. Outdoors, the grounds are just as impressive. A stone patio with built-in BBQ overlooks a tranquil pond. A 52-foot vanishing-edge pool, in-ground hot tub, and formal English knot garden create a private, resort-like setting. A wooded path winds along a stream leading to Stony Brook - perfect for quiet walks and reflection. Even the garage has been reimagined: expanded for four cars, with a finished upper level ideal for an office, studio, or guest suite. While the spirit of the 1772 farmhouse still anchors the home, The Bouwerie has become a truly one-of-a-kind residence - thoughtfully expanded and designed to support modern living, all just three miles from Nassau Street and Princeton University. Come experience how history and convenience live beautifully side by side. Some photos are virtually staged.
  1. Listed by Judson R. Henderson • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609)-651-2226 jhenderson@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 600 Pretty Brook Road

Tax ID Number
14-04901-00007
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 11:55 AM

Property Details for 600 Pretty Brook Road

StatusActive
MLS #NJME2056928
Days on Market241
Taxes$77,932 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1742
Lot Size9.74 AC / 424,274 SF
CountyMercer County

Location

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Building Information for 600 Pretty Brook Road

Stories2Year Built1742Building Size-Lot Size9.74 AC / 424,274 SF

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$27,248 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$20,754

Property Taxes

$6,494

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 600 Pretty Brook Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK (MERCER NJ)
  • Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON (MERCER NJ)
  • High School: PRINCETON (MERCER NJ)
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Princeton (21114)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,926,500
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $2,045,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $881,000
  • Zoning: R1
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Office, Recreation Room, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Lower 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: Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/6140/8442/804161408442_512_384_WM_CTBuacbgC9cCpAOV.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Ceilings
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half: 3
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
  • Location Type: Pond
  • Parcel ID: 2142800
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS

Property History for 600 Pretty Brook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

$4,200,000—
Sep 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

—
Aug 15, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

—
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

$4,450,000—
Apr 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

$4,950,000—
Dec 29, 2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000857859

$5,950,000—
Sep 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000857859

$5,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

$4,200,000
09/11/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

—
08/15/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

—
06/12/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

$4,450,000
04/03/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2056928

$4,950,000
12/29/2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000857859

$5,950,000
09/15/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000857859

$5,950,000

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

Public Records for 600 Pretty Brook Road

Taxable ValueLand$881,000Additions$2,045,500Total$2,926,500
Tax Record2024$85,307 ($7,109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt8,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,760 SqFtStories2Lot Size424,274 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1742ZoningR1CountyMERCERAPN14 04901-0000-00007

Schools near 600 Pretty Brook 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 Day School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Park School
PublicPK to 5

J Witherspoon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

Princeton Day School
PrivatePK to 12

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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More information about 600 Pretty Brook Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

600 Pretty Brook Road is a single family home for sale in Princeton, NJ 08540. This property was listed for sale on April 3, 2025 by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, it's currently listed at $4,200,000. This listing's school district is Princeton Public School District. Nearby schools include Johnson Park School, J Witherspoon Middle School and Princeton High School. 600 Pretty Brook Road is a 6-bed, 8-bath, single family home built in 1742.

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