There are countless ways to connect with nature and explore the outdoors at this enchanting 9.6-acre property, known for over 100 years as “Viewpoint”. Meadows dotted with fireflies, English-style flower gardens and picturesque ponds offer an ever-changing backdrop for entertaining, unwinding, or even penning the next great American novel. Here, in 1906, Pulitzer Prize-winner Upton Sinclair found the peace and quiet needed to write his most important work. Today, an utterly charming stone and shingle home, a saltwater pool and walking trails present the opportunity to live, work and play as if you’re miles from nowhere surrounded by 153 acres of newly protected woods, while in reality, this fully fenced property is within the bounds of culturally rich Princeton and all its amenities. The Colonial Revival house, designed by NYC architect Chester Patterson and then sensitively renovated by Max Hayden, showcases reclaimed beams, paneled walls and deep window sills. The wood-sheathed library with a hidden bar and half bath is the moody opposite of the buoyant sunroom and open kitchen, where quartz countertops and glass tile join professional appliances. Exposed stone walls and original details, like a Dutch door with heavy brass hardware, continue to captivate as you round the corner to the freshly painted guest wing. Above, an airy flex room is ideal as an office or art studio. Two bathrooms beautifully renovated with real marble and slate serve three more bedrooms atop the main staircase. The spacious primary suite includes a dressing room with radiant heat ready to be customized to meet your exact storage needs. While fireplaces and reading nooks are certainly alluring, all the favorite spots are outside. A new stone patio with pergola spreads out beside organic gardens and a storybook playhouse sparks the imagination against a backdrop of 100-year-old Norway spruce trees. While floating in the gunite pool, one can truly appreciate the home’s craftsmanship by admiring the slate roof, copper gutters and working shutters. While a cottage and horse barn are presented as-is, the 4-car garage with full-size, walk-up loft is ready to serve. Lean into the leisurely lifestyle and otherworldly charm of Viewpoint and discover a whole new perspective at Princeton’s edge.
Sold for $2,450,000
$2,450,000
5159 Province Line Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
9.66 Acres Lot
$2,713,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,861 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.39M - $3.12M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Rizk 609-203-4807,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton,
Co-Listing Agent: Eleanor Deardorff 609-658-4999,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Bought with:
Laura Huntsman, 9909029
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2047232
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Attic, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Chair Railings, Ceiling Fan(s), Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Heated, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient
- Basement: Drainage System,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished,Water Proofing System
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Brick, Insert, Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Storage, Oversized, Crushed Stone, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Lawn Sprinkler, Play Area, Play Equipment, Stone Retaining Walls
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: High Tensile
Lot
- Size: 9.66 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140010200005
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Shake Siding, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Slate,Metal
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Above Ground
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,442,500
- Annual tax amount: $36,264
- Date on market: 8/16/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: All Appliances, Window Treatments, Light Fixtures And Landscaped Playground Area With Playsets
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2024 | Sold | $2,450,000+8.9% |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2047232 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2024 | Pending sale | $2,250,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2047232 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2024 | Contingent | $2,250,000 |
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| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000+56.3% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2047232 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2014 | Sold | $1,440,000-10% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+3.2% |
Source: Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate #6274506 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2013 | Listing removed | $1,550,000 |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #6014021 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2013 | Price change | $1,550,000-6.1% |
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| 3/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000 |
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| 1/17/2013 | Listing removed | $1,650,000 |
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| 5/22/2012 | Price change | $1,650,000-7% |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #6014021 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2012 | Price change | $1,775,000-0.8% |
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| 2/16/2012 | Price change | $1,790,000-3.2% |
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| 2/7/2012 | Price change | $1,850,000-4.6% |
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| 10/3/2011 | Price change | $1,940,000-2.5% |
Source: N.T. Callaway #5851713 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,990,000+104.1% |
Source: Active Website #5851713 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/1997 | Sold | $975,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,540 +8.1% | $1,559,900 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $38,414 +9.2% | $1,442,500 |
| 2023 | $35,183 | $1,442,500 |
| 2022 | $35,183 +0.8% | $1,442,500 |
| 2021 | $34,909 +2% | $1,442,500 |
| 2020 | $34,216 +1.7% | $1,442,500 |
| 2019 | $33,639 +1.4% | $1,442,500 |
| 2018 | $33,178 +2.4% | $1,442,500 |
| 2017 | $32,409 +2.4% | $1,442,500 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $31,665 -5.4% | $1,431,500 |
| 2015 | $33,465 -6.1% | $1,431,500 -6.5% |
| 2014 | $35,635 -8.5% | $1,531,600 -19.6% |
| 2013 | $38,933 +4.1% | $1,903,800 |
| 2012 | $37,410 +1.4% | $1,903,800 |
| 2011 | $36,877 +2.2% | $1,903,800 |
| 2010 | $36,084 +1.7% | $1,903,800 +91.4% |
| 2009 | $35,467 +2.5% | $994,600 |
| 2008 | $34,612 +4.2% | $994,600 |
| 2007 | $33,220 | $994,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $994,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $994,600 |
| 2004 | $27,749 | $994,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $994,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $994,600 +3.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $960,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08540
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Johnson Park SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson Park
- Middle: John Witherspoon M.s.
- High: Princeton H.s.
- 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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