From its prime location, just steps from Nassau Street, this home with a rich history, has been lovingly renovated to today's lifestyle requirements but also honors its past. The grand wrap-around porch makes a dramatic entrance, deep enough for rocking chairs, inviting you to come and sit a while. The first floor is where timeless elegance meets modern desire. This historic gem's many original features blend seamlessly with the updates through-out. The rooms have high ceilings and hardwood floors. Original and intricate trim accentuates the ceiling height in the living and dining rooms, and the dentil detail is mirrored in the fireplace mantel that surrounds the gas fireplace. Just off the dining room, a perfect reading nook invites you to cozy up on one of its two sunlit bay window seats overlooking the tree-lined yard, with additional access to a private courtyard that is at the front of the home. A butler's pantry, with glass-front cabinets and lots of storage, leads into the kitchen and rear of the home. Soapstone counters atop the white cabinetry, flanked by open shelving, give a timeless appeal and, the pressed tin backsplash and exposed brick honor the homes past. To complete the first floor there is a mud room entry and half bath featuring a small casement window overlooking the garden. The second floor is home to three of the four characterful bedrooms of the home and hall bath. The expansive primary suite on the third floor is a light-drenched masterpiece, blending luxurious sleep space, a creative work haven, and an oversized spa-like bathroom into on breathtaking retreat. The large bath has an oversized shower with double shower heads and a double vanity, the dressing area has lots of closet space and natural light. The basement is unfinished but great for maximum storage. Don't miss the additional building in the back, with open-concept layout and soaring ceilings, perfect for guest quarters or an office. This building comes with plans for a legal ADU. This property is a double lot (16 and 20 Murray Place) Block 51.02 Lots 38 and 39. Also of note, the house is a member of the exclusive Moved Buildings of Princeton Club.
Sold
$2,015,000
20 Murray Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
4beds
2,999sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
9,583 sqft lot
$2,015,500 Zestimate®
$672/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2025 at 06:39am
Listed by:
Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302,
Queenston Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Ingela Kostenbader, 344850
Queenston Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2055638

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,999
- Total interior livable area: 2,999 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,999
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 80.00 x 111.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400051 0200038/39
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Subdivision: Riverside
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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