132 Pretty Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton
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132 Pretty Brook Rd,Princeton, NJ 08540
$4,945,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: susan a cook
Office: callaway henderson sotheby's int'l-princeton
MLS#:NJME2069988
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$4,945,000

About this home

This Iconic brick estate sits on over 17 private acres along Stony Brook, minutes from Downtown Princeton and the main gates of Princeton University. Commissioned and built in 1930 by investment banker, philanthropist, and Princeton alumnus David Hunter McAlpin (Class of 1920), the residence reflects classic craftsmanship and refined proportions. McAlpin, a key figure in establishing MoMA's photography department and endowing Princeton University's first chair in photography history, turned the property into a cultural salon where he hosted icons like Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz, Eliot Porter, and Edward Weston. The three-level interior includes 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a barrel-vaulted living room opening to the pool, and a gourmet kitchen with dual islands and premium appliances. Additional highlights include a home theater, a first-floor guest suite, an apartment suite above the 3-car garage, and a resort-style pool house - blending seclusion with historic...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1930
  • Subdivision & Development:NOT ON LIST
  • Listing ID #:NJME2069988
  • Added:71 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 28, 2026 at 01:56 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:8
  • Full bathrooms:7
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Daylight, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partial, Partially Finished

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Forced Air, Oil

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1930
  • Lot area:17.25 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Traditional
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
  • Levels:3 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,945,000
  • Tax amount:$109,240 (2025)

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3

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