In a tranquil corner of Princeton, this expansive French Country-inspired estate home sits on nearly five acres of manicured lawns, with glorious trees and plantings, bluestone walkways, terraces, and a reflection pond with fountains on the completely fenced-in grounds. A huge pavilion with lighting and ceiling fans will be the favorite place to dine after a day spent by the colossal free-form swimming pool. This serene poolside retreat includes a sauna and a pool house with a full bath, a changing room, a kitchenette, and a loft. Palatial, yet homey, the interior’s traditional details glimpse its storied past. Princeton’s prominent Pettit family once lived here, and no expense was spared in its construction. From room to room, rich wood paneling, barrel-vaulted archways, window seats, elaborate moldings and woodwork, and fireplaces adorned with marble hearths echo the Gilded Age when homes were built for entertaining on the grandest scale. The kitchen was modernized along with a fireside breakfast room and features top-of-the-line gourmet appliances, multiple dishwashers and sinks, wine storage, and exquisite maple and granite countertops. Two rear staircases add to the home’s functionality, with one in the mudroom that leads to a bedroom wing with a bathroom, ideal for live-in help. The grand front staircase climbs to the other four bedrooms and a home office. The primary suite connects to a charming room that would function beautifully as a nursery or a second home office, and there are two bathrooms, one for each homeowner. The other bedrooms are either en suite or utilize a hall bath. Views of nature's artistry take center stage, with each bedroom window providing another slice of the spectacular landscaping. Additional features include a three-car heated garage with an area for a gym, and the roof was recently replaced. There’s plenty of space on the rolling green lawns for tennis, pickleball, or a sports court if that is on your wishlist
For sale
$2,900,000
99 Ridgeview Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
5,719sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
4.73 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$507/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Completely fenced-in groundsTwo rear staircasesElaborate moldings and woodworkGlorious trees and plantingsHome officeWine storageRich wood paneling
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alana Lutkowski 908-227-6269,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2075722
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Office, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Conservatory Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 22
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 21
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 18
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 21
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 15
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 310 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 31
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 21
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 546 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 26
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 152 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 19
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 960 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 X 32
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Heating
- Radiator, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Six Burner Stove, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Double/Dual Staircase, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Exposed Beams, Curved Staircase, Crown Molding, Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass, French Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Brick, Mantel(s), Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,719
- Total interior livable area: 5,719 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,719
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Circular Driveway, Gravel, Private, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Water Fountains
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Salt Water, Heated, Private
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4.73 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped, Open Lot, Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 140050100009
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Princeton Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $507/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,043,400
- Annual tax amount: $55,846
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer All Appliances As Exist.
- Exclusions: See Listing Agent
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000+1.8%$507/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2075722 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $2,850,000$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054472 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+7.5%$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054472 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2024 | Listing removed | $2,650,000$463/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2043028 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2024 | Price change | $2,650,000-7%$463/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2043028 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2043028 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2024 | Contingent | $2,850,000$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2043028 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+9.6%$498/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2043028 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2009 | Sold | $2,600,000$455/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,416 | $2,043,400 |
| 2024 | $54,416 +9.5% | $2,043,400 |
| 2023 | $49,695 -8.4% | $2,043,400 |
| 2022 | $54,224 -0.8% | $2,043,400 -8.1% |
| 2021 | $54,648 +2% | $2,223,200 -1.5% |
| 2020 | $53,565 -3.7% | $2,258,200 |
| 2019 | $55,644 +1.4% | $2,258,200 -5.4% |
| 2018 | $54,880 +1.6% | $2,386,100 |
| 2017 | $54,021 +2.4% | $2,386,100 |
| 2016 | $52,781 +1.2% | $2,386,100 |
| 2015 | $52,136 +2.5% | $2,386,100 |
| 2014 | $50,848 +2.1% | $2,386,100 -2.1% |
| 2013 | $49,818 +4.1% | $2,436,100 |
| 2012 | $47,869 +1.4% | $2,436,100 |
| 2011 | $47,187 +17.4% | $2,436,100 |
| 2010 | $40,195 +1.7% | $2,436,100 +119.9% |
| 2009 | $39,508 +2.5% | $1,107,900 |
| 2008 | $38,555 +4.2% | $1,107,900 |
| 2007 | $37,004 | $1,107,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,107,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,107,900 |
| 2004 | $30,910 | $1,107,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,107,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,107,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $1,107,900 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$19,885/mo
Principal & interest
$14955
Property taxes
$4930
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Princeton
- 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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