Iconic Princeton Estate Offers Gatsby-Era Elegance! This extraordinary Princeton estate evokes the grandeur and grace of a bygone era, offering a rare combination of architectural refinement, expansive scale, and complete privacy on over 17 acres backing to Stony Brook. Built in the 1930s, this classic brick home exceeds modern expectations with its elegant proportions and flowing layout, where handsomely detailed rooms unfold from a central hall with effortless sophistication. The floor plan spans three levels, plus a partially finished basement with a home theater, and includes 7+ bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. The living room, with its soaring barrel-vault ceiling, opens directly to the pool and is large enough to host formal gatherings with the ambiance of a ballroom. The gourmet kitchen is equipped for serious entertaining, featuring dual islands, Sub-Zero refrigerators, a Wolf range and hood, two dishwashers, and a butler’s pantry with an additional dishwasher. A separate bar area includes an ice maker and half bath, while the adjacent family room and breakfast area open to a screened porch and bluestone patios overlooking lush, forested grounds. The primary suite offers dual dressing closets and a spacious bathroom, while a suite above the 3-car garage provides apartment-style accommodation with a bathroom. Another suite on the first floor serves as an ideal guest room away from the other bedrooms. The laundry room includes two washers and two dryers, supporting the needs of a large household. Throughout the home, inlay and wood floor medallions, steel windows, and detailed millwork reflect timeless craftsmanship, while updated amenities ensure comfortable modern living. The pool house includes a bathroom, enhancing the resort-style outdoor living experience. With no neighbors in sight and a location just two miles from downtown Princeton, this estate home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy classic manor living in one of New Jersey’s most desirable settings.
For sale
$4,950,000
132 Pretty Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
7beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
17.25 Acres Lot
$5,187,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two dishwashersResort-style outdoor living experienceHandsomely detailed roomsClassic brick homeWolf range and hoodSteel windowsScreened porch
- 44 days
- 2,679
- 158
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: 7
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 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
Video & virtual tour
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
$5,187,400
$4.93M - $5.45M
$6,453/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000-20.8% |
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| 4/1/2009 | Sold | $6,250,000 |
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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.





