Once a grand 19th-century brick mansion, this Gilded Age Princeton original has undergone an extraordinary metamorphosis at the hands of design visionary Bela Rossmann of Polo Design Build. Reimagined from top to bottom, the home is now a tour de force of 21st-century modernism layered over old-world craftsmanship. Rossmann’s reworking doesn’t erase the past, it enhances it. What was once formal is now fluid, and what was once historic is now timeless. Original woodwork is preserved alongside striking new elements like flat-panel walnut cabinetry, custom Italian lighting, and bold marble accents. In the redesigned kitchen, solid walnut drawers glide under striking quartz counters and a Sub-Zero suite anchors the space, while an 8-burner Wolf range presides beneath a sleek hood. A central hall with herringbone floors and timeless circular stairs with bespoke custom-designed 14 glass pendants beneath a leaded glass skylight gives way to a paneled library and den with hidden shelving and a bright, elegant dining room. The former ballroom now serves as a vaulted-ceiling great room, with multiple seating arrangements allowing the space to be comfortable for a small gathering or a grand entertainment space, that opens to two garden spaces, one featuring a brick courtyard with the other, redesigned gardens and lawn edged in clipped Hawthorne tree hedges. There are eight fireplaces and 14 separate climate zones, making comfort as customizable as the design. The primary suite is nothing short of a private wellness retreat, complete with two spa-like bathrooms, a marble-clad tub room, a shower room with an oversized shower controlled by an electronic keypad, heated floors, and a dressing room worthy of a fashion editorial. Four additional bedrooms include two guest suites and a pair of mirror-image bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath. A sunny multipurpose room with exposed brick and skylights serves as this home’s kick-back-and-relax space near a handy second staircase leading to an organized mudroom and the heated two-car garage. Every detail has been touched, yet the soul of this home remains intact. An impeccable vision and design executed to the Nth degree.
For sale
Price cut: $200K (12/3)
$4,900,000
87 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
0.46 Acres Lot
$4,973,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Eight fireplacesFour additional bedroomsPaneled libraryVaulted-ceiling great roomOriginal woodworkRedesigned gardens and lawnTimeless circular stairs
- 218 days |
- 2,936 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 06, 2025 at 12:18am
Listed by:
Susan DiMeglio 609-915-5645,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2054086
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Library, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Primary bathroom
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 570 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 19
Den
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Other
- Features: Flooring - Marble, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 5
Other
- Features: Flooring - Marble, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Other
- Features: Flooring - Marble
- Level: Upper
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Great room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 825 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 33
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Kitchen
- Features: Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 28
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 5
Library
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Gas, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Storage room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400012 0100007
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
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
- Tax assessed value: $2,221,200
- Annual tax amount: $59,150
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$4,973,900
$4.73M - $5.22M
$8,454/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $4,900,000-3.9% |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2054086 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $5,100,000-11.3% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054086 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Price change | $5,750,000-0.9% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054086 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,800,000+241.2% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2054086 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2024 | Sold | $1,700,000-13.9% |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2030562 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,549 -21.3% | $1,748,000 -21.3% |
| 2024 | $59,151 -6.1% | $2,221,200 -14% |
| 2023 | $62,990 | $2,582,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$35,241/mo
Principal & interest
$24502
Property taxes
$9024
Home insurance
$1715
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Community Park E.s.
- 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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