Address
14 N Main Street, Cranbury, NJ
Price
$ 1,525,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#2662107M
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Under Contract
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • CityCranbury
  • Neighborhoodvillage
  • Zip08512
  • StyleOther
  • Year Built1910
  • Taxes$ 10884
  • Price$ 1,525,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Lot Size0.2677 Acres
Data Source:
All Jersey MLS
Property Description

Steeped in the history that defines Cranbury this distinguished 1910 residence designed and first occupied by the architect of Princeton's original football stadium stands as one of the most thoughtfully preserved and meticulously updated homes in the Village. Steps from the shops, restaurants, and community life of downtown with top-rated Cranbury School District just around the corner and direct access to Princeton-area and NYC commuter routes, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of New Jersey's most celebrated historic village without sacrificing a single modern comfort. Set behind rose gardens and thoughtfully designed hardscaping, the landmark 900-square-foot wraparound porch rebuilt in 2020 using the home's original capstones offers a front-row seat to the rhythms of Main Street. Inside, quarter-sawn oak floors with characteristic ribbon grain flow through gracious, light-filled rooms connected by original pocket doors that make the layout equally suited to lively entertaining and quiet evenings at home. Interior details have been addressed with the same reverence for period authenticity: push-button light switches in working order, hand-replastered lath-and-plaster walls, and lovingly restored original stained glass fitted with insulating outer panes for year-round comfort. The completely reconstructed kitchen pairs historic soul with serious culinary function New Jersey soapstone countertops, a BlueStar range and French door oven, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinetry, and a handsome venting hood, all grounded by genuine linseed-oil linoleum flooring. The former dumbwaiter shaft now serves as a charming pantry with a pulley light that winks at its origins. The primary suite has been completely reimagined with custom built-ins, double-paned windows, and a spa-quality marble bath appointed with Perrin & Rowe Edwardian fixtures hardware drawn from the very decade the house was born. A second bath features subway tile, a chrome-legged enamel sink, and an intricate marble floor. A loft at the top of the stairs serves beautifully as a home office or reading nook, opening onto one of the home's several outdoor spaces. Above it all, the finished attic adds 740 square feet of versatile living space including a fifth bedroom with whimsical sloped ceilings, a media area with surround sound, a walk-in closet, custom library shelving, a dedicated electrical sub-panel, and mini-split heating and cooling a private retreat that feels entirely separate from the floors below. The home's infrastructure matches the ambition of its finishes: French drain and tar-sealed foundation, structural reinforcement by engineers, all-copper wiring, closed- and open-cell spray foam roof insulation, and a wine cellar finished with hand-painted metallic insulation and custom racking. Multiple porches extend the living space into three seasons. 14 North Main Street is not a home that has been preserved it is a home that has been perfected.

Price History
5/31/2026 Listed $1,525,000

General Features

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected
Roof Asphalt
Zoning VC
Year Built 1910
Stories Count 2
Levels Three Or More
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Middlesex
Property Type Residential
Full Baths 2
Status Under Contract
City Cranbury
Lot Size Square Feet 11661
Tax Annual Amount 10884
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Oven,Washer,Kitchen Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater
Gas Y/N Natural Gas
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Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Other
Ownership Fee Simple
Attached Garage false
Subdivision Name village
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 10
Senior Community Y/N false
Carport Y/N false
HOA Fee 2 Frequency Monthly
Property Attached Y/N false
Patio/Porch Features Porch

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Dining Room,Bath Half,Family Room,Kitchen,Living Room,4 Bedrooms,Bath Main,Bath Full,1 Bedroom,Beamed Ceilings
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Wood
Total Stories 2
Heating Y/N true
Half Baths 1
Total Baths 3
Basement Full,Laundry Facilities,Workshop
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features See Remarks
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 5
Kitchen Features Granite/Corian Countertops,Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Dining Room Features Formal Dining Room
Primary Bedroom Features Full Bath

Exterior Features

Parking Features 2 Car Width,Detached
Lot Features See Remarks
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.2677
Lot Dimensions 69X169
Lot Size Acres 0.2677
Covered Spaces 2
Exterior Amenities Open Porch(es)

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 08512

Price
AVG $1.06M
$1.53M
Taxes
AVG $10,466
$10,884
Year Built
AVG 1966
1910

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