Description
Presenting the meticulously restored and sensitively modernized home of woodrow wilson, a spectacular tudor revival on princeton’s most iconic western section block. the award-winning project, overseen by architect ron berlin and the master builders of baxter construction, was a seven-year labor of love. the goal was much broader than just creating a welcoming home for future generations or a sophisticated venue for lavish entertaining. reviving the burnished woodwork and repairing countless leaded glass windows also paid homage to the artisans of bygone times and, most importantly, the costly undertaking rescued an irreplaceable piece of history from neglect. along with monticello, it is one of only two functional houses in the country to have been designed and built by a us president. the wilsons moved into their dream home in 1896 and the door was always open for princeton students who wished to meet with their revered professor or attend classes in his grand foyer. the splendid library, an oak-paneled room off the foyer created by the current owners, feels like the perfect spot for intellectual fireside debate. the dining room, through stained glass pocket doors, is a tribute to princeton’s beautiful campus with its most treasured landmarks hand-painted on the canvas-lined walls. bright and elegant describes the adjoining living room crowned with a plaster tracery ceiling. one of the few added spaces is a greenhouse-inspired sunroom with custom wood windows, glass ceiling, french doors and a bar for keeping both plants and guests hydrated. it can be hard to distinguish between original and new cabinetry in the kitchen, where a copper drainboard sink and working dumbwaiter join a double wolf range and an oiled bronze pot rack that lifts/lowers over a honed granite island. there is plenty of adjoining space for comfortable relaxation, plus access to two patios serenaded by a fountain and a cascading koi pond. a porte cochére-turned-office is positioned for privacy and stunning views through arched windows. casual space for lounging exists both downstairs in the multi-room finished basement and upstairs in a former sleeping porch overlooking wilson’s prized beech tree. window seats and period mantels are some of the charming touches decorating four bedrooms on the second floor, including the primary suite with a coffee bar and a radiant-heated marble bathroom opening to a balcony. the skylit third floor with up to 3 more bedrooms feels like a private apartment with its own laundry, bath, and a cedar walk-in closet. there are countless details to admire within the home and innumerable plantings to discover in the gardens redesigned by holly nelson in 2022. even the garage is a fully restored sight to behold.
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
WesternCounty
MERCERStyle
TudorAD ID
49667265
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 7
- Master Bedroom Level: 0
- Total Bedroom (Lower): 0
- Total Bedroom (Upper): 7
- Bedroom Lower Level 1: 0
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 4
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 3
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 6
- Full Baths: 5
- Half Baths: 1
Laundry Source
- Laundry Type : Basement,Upper Floor
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : Public
Room Information
- Patio/Porch Features: Porch(es),Terrace
Interior Features
- Primary Bath(s),Kitchen - Island,Butlers Pantry,Skylight(s),Stain/Lead Glass,Elevator,Dining Area,Bathroom - Jetted Tub,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Cedar Closet(s),Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Gourmet,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Wet/Dry Bar,Window Treatments,Wood Floors,Wine Storage,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Wainscotting
- Roof : Pitched,Wood
- Exterior Property Features : Sidewalks,Street Lights,Exterior Lighting,Water Fountains
- Basement Description: Fully Finished,Windows,Heated,Interior Access,Walkout Stairs,Shelving
- Property Appliances: Built-In Range,Oven - Double,Oven - Self Cleaning,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Built-In Microwave,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Dryer - Electric,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Water Heater
- Fireplace: Wood,Mantel(s),Non-Functioning
Roofing Information
- Pitched,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central A/C,Zoned
- Heating: Hot Water,Radiator,Zoned,Radiant
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Window Information
- Window Treatments: Skylights
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks,Street Lights,Exterior Lighting,Water Fountains
- Year Built: 1896
- Structure: Detached
- Fireplace: 9
- Major Appliances: Built-In Range,Oven - Double,Oven - Self Cleaning,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Built-In Microwave,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Dryer - Electric,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Water Heater
- New Construction: No
- Built: 1896
- Construction Material: Stucco,Stone
- Security System: Security System
- Roof: Pitched,Wood
- Foundation/Basement: Stone
- Architecture: Tudor
- Pool/Private: No Pool
- Roof Type: Pitched,Wood
Exterior Features
- Utilities: Cable TV
Pool Information
- Pool: No Pool
Utility Features
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Water
- Water Heat: Natural Gas
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Size: 32,234
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.74
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Main Square Feet: 32,234
Property Information
- SQ ft: 0
- SQ ft (Living Area): 0
- Total Lot SQ ft: 32,234
- View: Garden/Lawn
- Subdivision: WESTERN
- Financing: Conventional,Cash
- Total Acreage: 0.74
- New Construction: No
- Type: Tudor
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Listing Information
Listing Information
- Possession: Negotiable
- Days Of Market: 1
Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $81,533
- Tax Year: 2024
- Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Possession
- Negotiable
Assessment Information
- Taxes Assessment Amount: $3,061,700
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Virtual Tour
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway
- Garage: 2
- Garage Type: Oversized
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
Multi-Unit Information
- Acceptable Financing: Conventional,Cash
- Roof: Pitched,Wood
Homeowners Association Information
- Direction: Nassau Street to Stockton Street to right on Library Place
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- Elementary School: COMMUNITY PARK E.S.
- Middle OR Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
- High School: PRINCETON H.S.
- School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Fire Place Information
- Total Fire Place: 9
- Fire Place Features: Wood,Mantel(s),Non-Functioning
Utility Information
- Cable TV
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
Location Information
- Direction: Nassau Street to Stockton Street to right on Library Place
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 05/12/2025 @ 05:44
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