87 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Photo 1

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$4,000,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
4 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
6,619 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 87 Library Pl

General

Sold For: $4,000,000
Taxes: $59,150 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSTriStates
MLS ID: NJME2054086
Added to Site: 422 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Library, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble
Appliances: Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove
Flooring: Wood, Marble

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 6
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 2
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 4
Upper - Full Baths: 4
Main Floor Baths: 2
Main - 1/2 Baths: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Upper: 5
Bedrooms-Up2: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Upper Floor

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 6
Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry

Location

Area: Princeton (21114)
Municipality: PRINCETON
County: MERCER
Development Name: None Available
Subdivision: None Available
Driving Directions: Rt 206 to Library Place

School Information

School District: Princeton Regional Schools
Elementary School: Community Park E.S.
Middle School: John Witherspoon M.S.
High School: Princeton H.S.

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: Dogs OK, Cats OK

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Transitional
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 6,619
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 6,619 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 6,619 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1860
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,998
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.00
Zoning: R1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $702.52
Assessment Year: 2024
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $2,221,200
Tax Amount: $59,150
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 7

Listed by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Susan L DiMeglio
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Schools

Schools serving 87 Library Pl

School District:Princeton Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Community Park Elementary School 372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540	PK-5	0.8 mi
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540	6-8	1.2 mi
Princeton High School 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540	9-12	0.9 mi

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Price & Sales History for 87 Library Pl

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/10/2026

Sold

$4,000,000

-13.98%

MLS

3/04/2026

Price Reduced

$4,650,000

-5.1%

MLS

12/03/2025

Price Reduced

$4,900,000

-3.92%

MLS

9/12/2025

Price Reduced

$5,100,000

-11.3%

MLS

6/26/2025

Price Reduced

$5,750,000

-0.86%

MLS

5/16/2025

Listed

$5,800,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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