77 Petty Rd

10,020 Sq. Ft.
$235 / Sq. Ft.
10,020
Sq. Ft.
$235
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A truly rare and extraordinary opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Victorian estate and multi-structure property in Historic Cranbury, set on over 6 acres of beautifully landscaped, gently rolling land surrounded by open fields, mature trees, and serene countryside views. This exceptional property seamlessly blends historic character, scale, privacy, and versatility, offering endless potential to create a legacy family estate, bed and breakfast, agricultural estate, or preservation-minded retreat....A truly rare and extraordinary opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Victorian estate and multi-structure property in Historic Cranbury, set on over 6 acres of beautifully landscaped, gently rolling land surrounded by open fields, mature trees, and serene countryside views. This exceptional property seamlessly blends historic character, scale, privacy, and versatility, offering endless potential to create a legacy family estate, bed and breakfast, agricultural estate, or preservation-minded retreat. The property is zoned A100 Agricultural Preservation, reinforcing its long-term value and unique appeal. A winding circular driveway welcomes you to the stately main residence, rich with timeless architectural character and historic charm. Inside, the home features large, spacious rooms ideal for both everyday living and grand-scale entertaining. Wood floors run throughout much of the home, complementing the classic details and expansive layout. An expanded dining room offers abundant space for hosting holidays, celebrations, and gatherings, while oversized windows throughout frame the tranquil views of the surrounding grounds. The main home offers five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a remarkable approximately 1,500-square-foot first-floor in-law suite designed for comfort and privacy. This suite includes a very large living room, bedroom, full bathroom, two large walk-in closets, and access to a private porch through new sliding doors, making it ideal for multi-generational living or extended guest stays. The home features two separate staircases, enhancing flow and privacy; the secondary staircase leads to a dedicated au pair suite with a bedroom, full bathroom, and office. The second floor includes three additional bedrooms (fourth being the au pair suite), highlighted by a primary bedroom with carpeting, creating a warm and inviting retreat. along with a third master bathroom. A full walk-up attic with full-size windows provides abundant natural light and presents a rare opportunity for future conversion into additional living space, studio space, or storage, subject to approvals. Beyond the main residence, the estate includes multiple additional structures, further enhancing its appeal. A separate, secondary home featuring two bedrooms and one full bathroom. A detached 4 car garage building on the property offers a second floor apartment with three bedrooms and one full bathroom offers additional renovation and income potential, along with an additional seven-car detached garage for extensive storage or car enthusiasts. Completing the estate is a large barn of approximately 6,000 square feet, offering expansive space ideal for agricultural use, workshops, creative studios, events, or future redevelopment. The barn also includes an apartment, adding yet another layer of flexibility and opportunity. The grounds provide ample room for a large pool, pool house, gardens, or outdoor entertaining spaces, allowing buyers to fully realize their vision. The property is serviced by well water and septic. The entire estate is being sold strictly in as-is condition, inviting buyers to bring their contractor, creativity, and long-term vision. Ideally located just 6 miles and approximately 15 minutes from the Princeton Train Station, offering a 40-minute train ride to Penn Station, NYC, and approximately 38 miles (about 45 minutes) to the new Netflix campus, this estate offers a rare combination of privacy, accessibility, and historic charm. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a truly exceptional family estate in one of New Jersey’s most sought-after historic communities—where location, land, history, and limitless potential converge.
  1. Listed by Rocco D'Armiento • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
    P: (267)-980-8546 rocco.darmiento@foxroach.com

Property Details for 77 Petty Road

Tax ID Number
02-00025-00044 03
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2026 03:24 PM

Property Details for 77 Petty Road

StatusComing Soon
MLS #NJMX2011074
Days on Market-
Taxes$20,445 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1780
Lot Size6.00 AC / 261,360 SF
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 77 Petty Road

Stories2Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size6.00 AC / 261,360 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,157 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,453

Property Taxes

$1,704

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 77 Petty Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CRANBURY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396184
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MIDDLESEX
  • MLS Area: Cranbury Twp (21202)
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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,113,600
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $738,300
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $375,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Agricultural District: A100
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: A100
  • Zoning Dscrp: Agricultural Preservation
  • Tax Lot: 00044 03
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 23
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 24
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 15
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 14
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 22
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island, Pantry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 31.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 31
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 15
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 24
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 15
  • Room Description: BEDROOM
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 19
  • Room Description: LIBRARY
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 10
  • Room Description: OFFICE
Room 12
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 10,020.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 10,020.00
  • Total SQFT: 10,020.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2585617
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 10
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
  • Total Garage Spaces: 10
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking, Oversized, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS

Property History for 77 Petty Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2012

Expired

BRIGHT #1007150866

Apr 3, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007150866

$2,700,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2012

Expired

BRIGHT #1007150866

04/03/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007150866

$2,700,000

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Public Records for 77 Petty Road

Taxable ValueLand$375,300Additions$738,300Total$1,113,600
Tax Record2024$20,423 ($1,702 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt10,020 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt10,020 SqFtStories2Lot Size261,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1780ZoningA100CountyMIDDLESEXAPN02 00025-0000-00044- 03

Schools near 77 Petty Road

This home is within Cranbury Township Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Cranbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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77 Petty Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Cranbury, NJ 08512. This property is currently priced at $2,350,000. This listing's school district is Cranbury Township Public Schools. Nearby schools include Cranbury Elementary School. 77 Petty Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 10,020 sqft single family home built in 1780.

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