This Iconic brick estate sits on over 17 private acres along Stony Brook, minutes from Downtown Princeton and the main gates of Princeton University. Commissioned and built in 1930 by investment banker, philanthropist, and Princeton alumnus David Hunter McAlpin (Class of 1920), the residence reflects classic craftsmanship and refined proportions. McAlpin, a key figure in establishing MoMA's photography department and endowing Princeton University's first chair in photography history, turned the property into a cultural salon where he hosted icons like Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz, Eliot Porter, and Edward Weston. The three-level interior includes 8 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, a barrel-vaulted living room opening to the pool, and a gourmet kitchen with dual islands and premium appliances. Additional highlights include a home theater, a first-floor guest suite, an apartment suite above the 3-car garage, and a resort-style pool house - blending seclusion with historic significance.
For sale
$4,950,000
132 Pretty Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
8beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
17.25 Acres Lot
$5,136,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Resort-style pool houseRefined proportionsHome theaterIconic brick estateClassic craftsmanshipFirst-floor guest suiteThree-level interior
- 58 days
- 2,492
- 162
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Cook 609-577-9959,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2069988
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
Lot
- Size: 17.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140660100001 01 & 140660100001 01Q0030
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not On List
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $3,997,100
- Annual tax amount: $109,240
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$5,136,400
$4.88M - $5.39M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000-20.8% |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2069988 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2009 | Sold | $6,250,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,384 | $3,994,900 |
| 2024 | $106,384 +9.2% | $3,994,900 |
| 2023 | $97,436 | $3,994,900 |
| 2022 | $97,436 +0.8% | $3,994,900 |
| 2021 | $96,677 +0.1% | $3,994,900 |
| 2020 | $96,538 +1.7% | $3,994,900 -1.8% |
| 2019 | $94,910 +1.4% | $4,069,900 |
| 2018 | $93,608 +1.6% | $4,069,900 |
| 2017 | $92,143 +2.4% | $4,069,900 |
| 2016 | $90,026 +1.2% | $4,069,900 |
| 2015 | $88,927 +2.5% | $4,069,900 |
| 2014 | $86,730 | $4,069,900 |
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Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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