82 Library Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
- 7 beds
- 6 baths
- – sqft
- ~3/4 acre lot
- 1896 build
Presenting the meticulously restored and sensitively modernized home of Woodrow Wilson, a spectacular Tudor Revival on Princeton’s most iconic Western section block. The award-winning project, overseen by architect Ron Berlin and the master builders of Baxter Construction, was a seven-year labor of love. The goal was much broader than just creating a welcoming home for future generations or a sophisticated venue for lavish entertaining. Reviving the burnished woodwork and repairing countless leaded glass windows also paid homage to the artisans of bygone times and, most importantly, the costly undertaking rescued an irreplaceable piece of history from neglect. Along with Monticello, it is one of only two functional houses in the country to have been designed and built by a US President. The Wilsons moved into their dream home in 1896 and the door was always open for Princeton students who wished to meet with their revered professor or attend classes in his grand foyer. The splendid library, an oak-paneled room off the foyer created by the current owners, feels like the perfect spot for intellectual fireside debate. The dining room, through stained glass pocket doors, is a tribute to Princeton’s beautiful campus with its most treasured landmarks hand-painted on the canvas-lined walls. Bright and elegant describes the adjoining living room crowned with a plaster tracery ceiling. One of the few added spaces is a greenhouse-inspired sunroom with custom wood windows, glass ceiling, French doors and a bar for keeping both plants and guests hydrated. It can be hard to distinguish between original and new cabinetry in the kitchen, where a copper drainboard sink and working dumbwaiter join a double Wolf range and an oiled bronze pot rack that lifts/lowers over a honed granite island. There is plenty of adjoining space for comfortable relaxation, plus access to two patios serenaded by a fountain and a cascading koi pond. A porte cochére-turned-office is positioned for privacy and stunning views through arched windows. Casual space for lounging exists both downstairs in the multi-room finished basement and upstairs in a former sleeping porch overlooking Wilson’s prized beech tree. Window seats and period mantels are some of the charming touches decorating four bedrooms on the second floor, including the primary suite with a coffee bar and a radiant-heated marble bathroom opening to a balcony. The skylit third floor with up to 3 more bedrooms feels like a private apartment with its own laundry, bath, and a cedar walk-in closet. There are countless details to admire within the home and innumerable plantings to discover in the gardens redesigned by Holly Nelson in 2022. Even the garage is a fully restored sight to behold.
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Last updated May 12, 2025
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MLS# NJME2055422 —
The Building
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Year Built:1896
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Year Major Reno/Remodel:2008
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Roof:Pitched, Wood
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Stucco, Stone
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Tudor
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Historic:No
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Levels:3
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Main Entrance:Northeast
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Security Features:Security System
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Window Features:Skylights
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Stone
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Fully Finished, Windows, Heated, Interior Access, Walkout Stairs, Shelving
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
Interior
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Interior Features:Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Elevator, Dining Area, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Wainscotting
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Solarium, Storage Room, Bedroom 6, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
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Room Count:15
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Flooring Type:Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:9
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Fireplace Features:Wood, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning
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Wall & Ceilings:9'+ Ceilings
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Living Area SqFt:0 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Acceptable Financing:Conventional, Cash
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Possession:Negotiable
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Lease Considered:No
Location
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Directions:Nassau Street to Stockton Street to right on Library Place
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Cross Street:STOCKTON
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Latitude:40.34717560
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Longitude:-74.66885376
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Excellent
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.74
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Features:Pond, Rear Yard
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Lot SqFt:32,234 Sqft
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Inclusions:All built-in appliances, Generator, Lighting Fixtures
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Exclusions:All Woodrow Wilson collections of books, photographs, etc.... Separately negotiable.
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Zoning:R1
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View:Garden/Lawn
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Outdoor Living Structures:Porch(es), Terrace
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Waterview:No
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (609) 915-5000
- Office phone:
- (609) 921-1050
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:14-00010 02-00014
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Lot:00014
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Tax Annual Amount:$81,533
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Tax Assessed Value:$3,061,700
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:7
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Upper Level Bedrooms:7
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:4
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Bedrooms Upper Level:3
Baths
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Total Baths:6
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Full Baths:5
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Half Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:4
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:4
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Upper Level Total Baths:3.00
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Upper Level 2 Total Baths:1.00
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All Lower Levels Total Baths:1
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Lower Level Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:3
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Upper Level 2 Full Baths:1
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
The Listing
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C, Zoned
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned, Radiant
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Utilities:Cable TV
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Electric Service:200+ Amp Service, Generator, Circuit Breakers
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Water Heater
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Laundry Type:Basement, Upper Floor
Schools
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Elementary School:Community Park E.S.
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Middle School:John Witherspoon M.S.
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High School:PRINCETON H.S.
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School District Name:Princeton Regional Schools
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Western
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting, Water Fountains
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Pool:No Pool
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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Municipal Trash:Yes
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:2
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Oversized
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Type of Parking:Detached Garage
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Parking Features:Circular Driveway
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# of Detached Garage Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$6,500,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$34,805
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Taxes | $6,794 |
Insurance | $1,787 |
Utilities | N/A |
Total | $43,386/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/11/25
May 11, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $6,500,000 |