505 Prospect Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton
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505 Prospect Ave,Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,350,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,338 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: judson r. henderson
Office: callaway henderson sotheby's int'l-princeton
MLS#:NJME2073714
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,350,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$577.42

About this home

Hidden away on more than half an acre along one of Princeton’s most coveted streets, just seconds from Riverside School and Carnegie Lake, this architecturally distinct mid-century modern home offers privacy and potential. An oversized carport with a peaked roof presents a striking first impression and a sheltered welcome. The centerpiece of the interior is the dramatic living room, where one wall rises in soaring glass and the other is anchored by a double-sided fireplace shared with the den. A powder room serves guests near the nicely sized kitchen, which flows out to a stone-floor screened porch. The main-level primary wing includes a quiet study, while the upper floor hosts a second suite, two additional bedrooms and a hall bath, all washed in sunlight passing through clerestory windows. Wood floors and fresh white paint run throughout most of the interior. A shed and basement storage lend practicality. While the house is ready for thoughtful updates, the lot and location alone...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1962
  • Listing ID #:NJME2073714
  • Added:57 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 15, 2026 at 07:39 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Primary Bath(s), Primary Bathroom
  • Kitchen Description:Built-In Microwave, Built-Ins, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Kitchen - Island, Oven - Single, Oven - Wall, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial
  • Living area:2,338 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1962
  • Building area:2,338 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.58 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Mid-Century Modern
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Patio(s)
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:2 1/2 Stories

Schools

  • High school:PRINCETON
  • Middle school:J WITHERSPOON
  • Elementary school:RIVERSIDE

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,350,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$577.42
  • Tax amount:$21,052 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:Built-Ins, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Transom Windows

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached Carport

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