A variety of incredible gardens and a choice of captivating spots that invite you to slow down and appreciate the wonders of nature spread out behind a historically significant Princeton home, all hidden behind a screen of green plantings. As part of the Stony Brook Quaker Settlement, the 1.5-acre property extends all the way down to the water’s edge and the circa 1750 house is filled with authentic details, like wide-plank pumpkin pine floors and an original cooking fireplace, now fitted with a pellet stove. Spectacular sunlight pours into the living room, brightened at night by recessed lighting and warmed by a second cast iron stove, this one wood-burning. The dining room offers tons of storage flanking a deep built-in buffet. Solid wood paneling amplifies the cozy atmosphere of some rooms, including the roomy kitchen equipped with a brand new dishwasher and oven. A corner room hosting the laundry and a half bath offers first floor flexibility. Upstairs, two full baths serve a trio of charming bedrooms, including the primary suite with a cedar closet and two rooms that share a bonus space, perfect for study or play. While the sunny, neutral interior is sure to leave you smitten, it’s the grounds that really wow! A fruit orchard, a grape arbor, a vegetable garden - all organic - foster a healthy connection to the land, while a clay pizza oven and pergola-shaded patio encourage entertaining amid multiple sculptures by artist Robert Cannon and a pretty pond, complete with a fountain. Majestic old growth trees add to the mystique and parking for 4+ cars is a practical asset.
Pending
$795,000
537 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540
3beds
1,988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
1.52 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$400/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Roomy kitchenRecessed lightingIncredible gardensClay pizza ovenAuthentic detailsWide-plank pumpkin pine floorsGrape arbor
- 78 days |
- 164 |
- 4 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Twining 609-439-2282,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2073206
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Other, Office, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Dirt Floor
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,988
- Total interior livable area: 1,988 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,988
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Water Fountains
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Picket
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Garden
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.52 Acres
- Features: Pond, Rear Yard, Stream/Creek, Vegetation Planting
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140930100011
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $400/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $523,900
- Annual tax amount: $14,318
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Ask Listing Agent
- Exclusions: All Fireplaces And Chimneys And Pellet Stove Are Sold In As Is Condition
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,640/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $795,000$400/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2073206 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Contingent | $795,000$400/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2073206 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+32.7%$400/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2073206 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2016 | Listing removed | $599,000$301/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton Junction Office #6644599 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,000+34.6%$301/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton Junction Office #6644599 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2003 | Sold | $445,000$224/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,951 | $523,900 |
| 2024 | $13,951 +9.2% | $523,900 |
| 2023 | $12,778 | $523,900 |
| 2022 | $12,778 +0.8% | $523,900 |
| 2021 | $12,678 +2% | $523,900 |
| 2020 | $12,427 +1.7% | $523,900 |
| 2019 | $12,217 +1.4% | $523,900 |
| 2018 | $12,050 +1.6% | $523,900 |
| 2017 | $11,861 +2.4% | $523,900 |
| 2016 | $11,589 +1.2% | $523,900 |
| 2015 | $11,447 +2.5% | $523,900 |
| 2014 | $11,164 +4.2% | $523,900 |
| 2013 | $10,714 +4.1% | $523,900 |
| 2012 | $10,295 +1.4% | $523,900 |
| 2011 | $10,148 -3.5% | $523,900 |
| 2010 | $10,521 | $523,900 +80.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $290,000 |
| 2008 | $10,092 +4.2% | $290,000 |
| 2007 | $9,686 | $290,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $290,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $290,000 |
| 2004 | $8,091 | $290,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $290,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $290,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $290,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Johnson Park SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
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