Tucked into a surprisingly serene pocket of Princeton’s Western Section, this home feels worlds away, yet town is just moments beyond the trees. A magical woodland setting unfolds around the architecturally striking family room, where wraparound windows frame views of a gentle stream. Floor-to-ceiling shelving, built-in seating and a brass-edged stone fireplace create the ultimate spot to curl up with a book on a rainy afternoon. For entertaining, the sunken living room offers a lighter, airier atmosphere with French doors opening to the stone patio. The sunny, white kitchen connects easily to the dining room, as well as a practical workstation that keeps daily life organized. One of five bedrooms is privately situated in a quiet main-floor corner with a full bath and its own shaded stone patio, making it equally suited for guests or as a convenient primary suite option. Upstairs, two staircases and two full baths allow for remarkable flexibility, including the potential for separate multi-room wings. Hardwood floors, three fireplaces, oversized windows and the enduring quality of mid-century construction further distinguish this nestled-in-nature Princeton retreat in a perennially desirable location.
For sale
$1,900,000
85 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
3,249sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.53 Acres Lot
$1,870,600 Zestimate®
$585/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three fireplacesMagical woodland settingArchitecturally striking family roomTwo staircasesHardwood floorsSunny white kitchenFloor-to-ceiling shelving
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christina M Callaway 609-610-5747,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton,
Co-Listing Agent: Norman Pete Callaway Sr. 609-558-5900,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2077940
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,249
- Total interior livable area: 3,249 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,249
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Dimensions: 115.00 x 200.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400003 0100022
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $585/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,149,200
- Annual tax amount: $31,407
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,870,600
$1.78M - $1.96M
$6,723/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000$585/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2077940 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,603 | $1,149,200 |
| 2024 | $30,603 +5% | $1,149,200 |
| 2023 | $29,143 +4% | $1,149,200 |
| 2022 | $28,029 +0.8% | $1,149,200 |
| 2021 | $27,811 +2% | $1,149,200 |
| 2020 | $27,259 +1.9% | $1,149,200 |
| 2019 | $26,741 +1.4% | $1,149,200 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $26,374 +8% | $1,146,700 |
| 2017 | $24,426 +2.4% | $1,146,700 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $23,865 +1.2% | $1,078,900 |
| 2015 | $23,574 +2.5% | $1,078,900 |
| 2014 | $22,991 +1.2% | $1,078,900 |
| 2013 | $22,711 +3.1% | $1,078,900 |
| 2012 | $22,020 -0.7% | $1,078,900 |
| 2011 | $22,181 -23.9% | $1,078,900 |
| 2010 | $29,143 +2.3% | $1,078,900 +60.5% |
| 2009 | $28,492 +6.6% | $672,300 |
| 2008 | $26,721 +6.2% | $672,300 |
| 2007 | $25,154 | $672,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $672,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $672,300 |
| 2004 | $21,168 | $672,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $672,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $672,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $672,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
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- New Jersey
- Mercer County
- Princeton
- 08540
- 85 Westcott Rd
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