Set on a quiet block in Princeton’s storied Western Section, just at the edge of downtown, this enchanting English manor is the house everyone seems to point out as their very favorite. It has only been sold twice since originally being built in 1924 for philanthropist and mayor, Charles Erdman. The current owners have taken great pride in sensitively updating almost every space - from the kitchen to the bathrooms to the basement - while maintaining the original exterior charm, complete with new custom windows. Due to its exceptional collection of original details, including refurbished hardware, intricate moldings and multiple French doors, the home served as the grand finale of the Princeton Historical Society’s 2021 house tour. The main level is especially gracious with fireplaces and built-ins in both the living room (an original addition designed by Rolf Bauhan) and library, served by an intimate bar. The elegant dining room was created from the former garage, and architect Max Hayden cleverly repurposed the original carriage-style doors fitted with Roebling hardware as a focal point of the heated loggia. Sunlight from two sets of French doors brightens a corner banquette, a suite of Viking appliances and expansive quartz-topped counter space in the kitchen, renovated 2019. One of six bedrooms, the spectacular primary suite was reconfigured to include a sitting room, a custom dressing room lined with mirrored cabinetry, a richly paneled walk-in closet and a timeless bath dressed in marble and nickel. Off the main staircase, a charming bedroom features a delightful window seat and convenient access to a dedicated bath, while an additional en-suite bedroom offers a comfortable retreat, with the laundry area just around the corner. Two bedrooms tucked atop the secondary staircase offer wonderful privacy - one currently serving as an office and the other as a fitness studio. Don’t forget the third floor either, a spacious suite with custom storage, making an ideal out of the way retreat. The basement now offers finished space for games and media, complete with its own half bath. Outside, redesigned flower beds and stone walls separate tiered lawns that incorporate a putting green and hidden hot tub. Even the slate roofed garage and stone-accented mudroom are undeniably charming, fulfilling the hopeful visions of every admiring passer-by. All of this lives less than a quarter mile from Nassau Street with Princeton University just beyond.
For sale
$3,950,000
20 Boudinot St, Princeton, NJ 08540
6beds
6,144sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.48 Acres Lot
$4,278,000 Zestimate®
$643/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Slate roofed garageOriginal exterior charmRefurbished hardwareIntricate moldingsStone-accented mudroomElegant dining roomAdditional en-suite bedroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jud Henderson 609-651-2226,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2083760
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Great Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 11
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 18
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 14
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 575 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 X 25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 24
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 9 X 0
Library
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 16
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 684 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 36
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 12
Storage room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 689 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 53
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 20
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,144
- Total interior livable area: 6,144 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,208
- Finished area below ground: 936
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Storage, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400012 0100019
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Western
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $643/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,188,600
- Annual tax amount: $59,814
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Window Treatments, Appliances And Fixtures As They Exist
- Exclusions: Primary Bedroom Chandelier And The Wooden Sliding Door In The Primary Suite
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$4,278,000
$3.59M - $5.05M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+51.9%$643/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2083760 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2013 | Sold | $2,600,000+173.7%$423/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/1995 | Sold | $950,000$155/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,282 | $2,188,600 |
| 2024 | $58,282 +9.2% | $2,188,600 |
| 2023 | $53,380 | $2,188,600 |
| 2022 | $53,380 +0.8% | $2,188,600 |
| 2021 | $52,964 +2.8% | $2,188,600 |
| 2020 | $51,536 +1.7% | $2,188,600 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $50,667 +1.4% | $2,172,700 |
| 2018 | $49,972 +1.6% | $2,172,700 |
| 2017 | $49,167 +2.4% | $2,172,700 +0% |
| 2016 | $48,038 +7.1% | $2,171,700 |
| 2015 | $44,845 +2.5% | $2,171,700 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $43,737 +1.2% | $2,052,400 |
| 2013 | $43,203 +3.1% | $2,052,400 |
| 2012 | $41,890 -1% | $2,052,400 |
| 2011 | $42,301 -7.4% | $2,052,400 |
| 2010 | $45,669 +2.1% | $2,052,400 +96.1% |
| 2009 | $44,724 +4.1% | $1,046,700 |
| 2008 | $42,969 +9.1% | $1,046,700 |
| 2007 | $39,401 | $1,046,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,046,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,046,700 |
| 2004 | $32,922 | $1,046,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,046,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,046,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $1,046,700 |
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Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Community Park
- Middle: J Witherspoon
- High: Princeton
- 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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