505 Prospect Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540

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

Price summary

  • Price:$1,350,000

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:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 18, 2026 at 09:46 PM

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

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1962
  • 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
  • Tax amount:$21,052 (2025)

Features and amenities

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

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached Carport