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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 20 Murray Pl
General
- Sold For: $2,015,000
- Taxes: $32,350 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2055638
- Added to Site: 350 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 2
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Family Room: Family Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Other Room 1: Other, Main
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Princeton (21114)
- Municipality: PRINCETON
- County: Mercer
- Development Name: Riverside
- Subdivision: Riverside
- Driving Directions: Nassau to Murray
School Information
- School District: Princeton Regional Schools
- Elementary School: Riverside E.S.
- Middle School: John Witherspoon M.S.
- High School: Princeton H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,999
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,999 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Office/Studio
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,583
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 80.00 x 111.00
- Zoning: R3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $725.24
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,214,800
- Tax Amount: $32,350
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 00038 AND 00039
Listed and Sold by Queenston Realty, LLC, Ingela Kostenbader
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Schools
Schools serving 20 Murray Pl
School District:Princeton Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Riverside Elementary School, Princeton, NJ 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Princeton High School 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 20 Murray Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/23/2025
Sold
$2,015,000
-7.36%
MLS
3/14/2025
Listed
$2,175,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
20 Murray Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 (MLS# NJME2055638) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,015,000 on May 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 20 Murray Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

