Overlooking Princeton University’s Graduate College and serving as the elegant cornerstone of one of the town’s most prominent residential streets, this stately house looks as if it were plucked from Embassy Row. Perhaps this was the intention of the original owner, former Congressman and the 93rd Mayor of NYC, The Honorable George B. McClellan, Jr., who featured the same marble tiles used in Grand Central Station in his own resplendent entry hall. While some interior spaces are magnificently adorned with carved marble mantles, delicate picture molding and fanciful hardware, the overall scale is surprisingly livable and welcoming. The library is completely enveloped in burnished wood, perfect for fireside evenings, while the adjoining sunroom is a morning delight with trellised walls and a water feature clad in Mercer tile. Architect Glen Fries oversaw a renovation of the outdoor terraces, worthy of a grand fete or summer BBQ, alike. Fries also brought his expertise to bathrooms and the kitchen done in timeless, yet period-appropriate, white with chef-level appliances. A dumbwaiter in the butler’s pantry is put to use transporting wine up from the cellar and delivering fresh laundry to the many bedrooms. Several connecting rooms comprise the main suite with 2 full baths, an office and a dressing room with the prettiest view of the sweeping back lawn. The sun-splashed third floor has a large lounge as its hub, where movie nights, sleepovers and creative pursuits are easy with a kitchenette and choice of bathrooms nearby. A 1-bedroom apartment, dubbed Dove Cottage, is located atop the 3-car garage, ready for guests or on-site help. From the Sherle Wagner powder room to the spotless basement’s vintage clothes dryer, there are storied treasures to discover at every turn!
Sold for $2,700,000 on 05/25/23
$2,700,000
12 Battle Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
8beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$8,363 Estimated rent
Home value
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$8,363/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 26, 2023 at 05:17am
Listed by:
Barbara Blackwell 609-915-5000,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Bought with:
Sylmarie Trowbridge, 895937
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2026020
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Multi Units, Zoned, Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Double Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Efficiency, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchenette, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Wine Storage
- Flooring: Wood, Marble, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Drainage System,Full,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Brick, Corner, Marble, Decorative, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Other, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Scenic Vista
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 141060400008
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Subdivision: Institute Area
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2023 | Sold | $2,700,000-5.3% |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2026020 | ||
| 5/20/2023 | Pending sale | $2,850,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2026020 | ||
| 5/2/2023 | Contingent | $2,850,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2026020 | ||
| 1/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2026020 | ||
| 1/21/2023 | Listing removed | $2,850,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2006388 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,615 -10.1% | $2,050,900 -5.6% |
| 2023 | $60,770 | $2,172,700 -12.8% |
| 2022 | $60,770 +0.8% | $2,491,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Johnson Park SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson Park
- 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.