87 Library Place
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extraordinary metamorphosis at the hands of design visionary Bela Rossmann of Polo Design
Build. Reimagined from top to bottom, the home is now a tour de force of 21st-century
modernism layered over old-world craftsmanship. Rossmann’s reworking doesn’t erase the
past, it enhances it. What was once formal is now fluid, and what was once historic is now
timeless. Original woodwork is preserved alongside striking...Once a grand 19th-century brick mansion, this Gilded Age Princeton original has undergone an
extraordinary metamorphosis at the hands of design visionary Bela Rossmann of Polo Design
Build. Reimagined from top to bottom, the home is now a tour de force of 21st-century
modernism layered over old-world craftsmanship. Rossmann’s reworking doesn’t erase the
past, it enhances it. What was once formal is now fluid, and what was once historic is now
timeless. Original woodwork is preserved alongside striking new elements like flat-panel walnut
cabinetry, custom Italian lighting, and bold marble accents. In the redesigned kitchen, solid
walnut drawers glide under striking quartz counters and a Sub-Zero suite anchors the space,
while an 8-burner Wolf range presides beneath a sleek hood. A central hall with herringbone
floors and timeless circular stairs with bespoke custom-designed 14 glass pendants beneath a
leaded glass skylight gives way to a paneled library and den with hidden shelving and a bright,
elegant dining room. The former ballroom now serves as a vaulted-ceiling great room, with
multiple seating arrangements allowing the space to be comfortable for a small gathering or a
grand entertainment space, that opens to two garden spaces, one featuring a brick courtyard
with the other, redesigned gardens and lawn edged in clipped Hawthorne tree hedges. There
are eight fireplaces and 14 separate climate zones, making comfort as customizable as the
design. The primary suite is nothing short of a private wellness retreat, complete with two
spa-like bathrooms, a marble-clad tub room, a shower room with an oversized shower controlled
by an electronic keypad, heated floors, and a dressing room worthy of a fashion editorial. Four
additional bedrooms include two guest suites and a pair of mirror-image bedrooms connected
by a Jack-and-Jill bath. A sunny multipurpose room with exposed brick and skylights serves as
this home’s kick-back-and-relax space near a handy second staircase leading to an organized mudroom and the heated two-car garage. Every detail has been touched, yet the soul of this
home remains intact. An impeccable vision and design executed to the Nth degree.
- Listed by Susan L DiMeglio • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-PrincetonP: (609) 915-5645 sdimeglio@callawayhenderson.com
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1Property Information for 87 Library Place
- School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 300200396175
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S. (MERCER NJ)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S. (MERCER NJ)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: PRINCETON H.S. (MERCER NJ)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: MERCER
- MLS Area: Princeton (21114)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $2,221,200
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,411,200
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $810,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: 0
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R1
- Tax Lot: 00007
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Dogs OK, Cats OK
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Library, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood
- Room Type: Den
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas, Built-Ins
- Room Type: Library
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas, Built-Ins
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 28.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Length: 25.0
- Room Width: 33.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Length: 5.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Length: 6.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Length: 6.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Marble, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Length: 30.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Marble, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Length: 6.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Marble
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Total Finished SQFT: 6,619.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 6,619.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Wood, Marble
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 2
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 2138642
- Additional Parcels: No
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 7
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://players.brightcove.net/5699924528001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6384261666112
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS
Property History for 87 Library Place
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $4,000,000 | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942668178 | $4,000,000 | +49.7% / yr |
| May 13, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | — | |
| May 13, 2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | — | |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $4,650,000 | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $4,900,000 | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $5,100,000 | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $5,750,000 | — |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $5,800,000 | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $1,700,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — | |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $1,975,000 | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — | |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1535046365 | $1,700,000 | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — | |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — | |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $1,995,000 | — |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $2,250,000 | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — | |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — | |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $2,500,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $4,000,000 |
| 06/08/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942668178 | $4,000,000 +49.7% / yr |
| 05/13/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | — |
| 05/13/2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | — |
| 03/04/2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $4,650,000 |
| 12/03/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $4,900,000 |
| 09/12/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $5,100,000 |
| 06/26/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $5,750,000 |
| 02/01/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2054086 | $5,800,000 |
| 06/14/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $1,700,000 |
| 06/12/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — |
| 06/11/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $1,975,000 |
| 06/11/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — |
| 04/25/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1535046365 | $1,700,000 |
| 02/28/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — |
| 02/28/2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — |
| 02/01/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $1,995,000 |
| 11/16/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $2,250,000 |
| 07/14/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — |
| 06/22/2023 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | — |
| 06/02/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #NJME2030562 | $2,500,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 87 Library Place
Schools near 87 Library Place
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Community Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Princeton Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Princeton High School Public9 to 12 | ||
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 87 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 | $4,000,000 | 5 | 6 | 6,619 | 19,998 |
$2,450,000 | 6 | 7 | – | 16,117 | |
$1,795,000 | 5 | 7 | – | 20,038 | |
– | – | – | 2,029 | 15,838 | |
$2,050,000 | 4 | 5 | – | 17,102 | |
– | – | – | 3,634 | 11,578 | |
$2,150,000 | 5 | 5 | – | 21,978 | |
$2,200,000 | – | – | 2,600 | 15,838 | |
$2,275,000 | 10 | 7 | – | 43,758 | |
$2,275,000 | – | – | 9,791 | 43,756 | |
$2,850,000 | 6 | 7 | – | 24,799 | |
– | – | – | 1,530 | 32,374 | |
$2,074,000 | 6 | 6 | 5,907 | 34,225 | |
– | – | – | 4,616 | 30,492 | |
$1,150,000 | 9 | 5 | 7,500 | 34,412 | |
$2,800,000 | – | – | 5,266 | 48,439 |
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