225 Hopewell Princeton Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525
What's special
Set in the historic Mount Rose section of Hopewell Township, 225 Hopewell Princeton Road offers a distinctive blend of character, space and setting on approximately 0.59 acres. Designed by noted Princeton-area architect Max Hayden, the home features four bedrooms, three full baths and hardwood floors throughout. The flexible first-floor layout includes a bedroom with an adjacent full bath, as well as a large dedicated office or study. The kitchen opens to a spacious family room with skylights, a high ceiling and a brick-hearth wood-burning fireplace, creating an inviting central gathering space. Additional features include energy-efficient solar panels, gas-fired hot-water baseboard heat, a security system and parking for up to six vehicles. Outdoor living spaces include a welcoming porch, deck, patio and established gardens. A barn/garage-style outbuilding adds character while providing useful space for parking, storage, a workshop or hobbies. The property is located in Mount Rose, one of Hopewell Township’s historic crossroads communities, with roots dating to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Originally known as Stout’s Corners, the village developed around local trades and commerce and continues to retain its historic character and rural landscape. Served by the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, the home enjoys a convenient central New Jersey location with easy access to Hopewell Borough, Princeton, shopping, dining, major roadways and transportation.
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Maria DePasquale 609-851-2377,
Corcoran Sawyer Smith - Princeton
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Solar Photovoltaic
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Oven, Water Conditioner - Owned, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Attic, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Insulated
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Double Hung, Green House, Insulated Windows, Palladian, Replacement, Screens, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,893
- Total interior livable area: 2,893 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,893
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Other, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Bump-outs, Chimney Cap(s), Rain Gutters, Kennel, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Corner Lot/Unit, Rocky, Clay, TopSoilOvrOt
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 060002000027
- Zoning: R75
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
- Major remodel year: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Underground Utilities, Cable
Green energy
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Monitored, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hopewell
- Municipality: HOPEWELL TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $521,500
- Annual tax amount: $16,953
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Negotiable,USDA Loan
- Inclusions: All Appliances, Window Treatment As Is.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000+150%$285/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2083582 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/1991 | Sold | $330,000$114/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,859 | $521,500 |
| 2024 | $15,859 -0.6% | $521,500 |
| 2023 | $15,953 | $521,500 |
| 2022 | $15,953 +2.5% | $521,500 |
| 2021 | $15,567 +2.5% | $521,500 |
| 2020 | $15,186 +1.9% | $521,500 |
| 2019 | $14,904 +2.8% | $521,500 |
| 2018 | $14,498 +2.5% | $521,500 |
| 2017 | $14,148 +2.2% | $521,500 |
| 2016 | $13,846 +2.1% | $521,500 |
| 2015 | $13,559 +3.3% | $521,500 |
| 2014 | $13,121 +3.8% | $521,500 |
| 2013 | $12,646 +6.9% | $521,500 |
| 2012 | $11,833 +5.1% | $521,500 |
| 2011 | $11,254 +4.8% | $521,500 |
| 2010 | $10,738 -9.5% | $521,500 |
| 2009 | $11,864 +4.8% | $521,500 -12.3% |
| 2008 | $11,323 -0.5% | $594,400 |
| 2007 | $11,377 | $594,400 +117.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $273,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $273,500 |
| 2004 | $8,314 | $273,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $273,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $273,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $273,500 |
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