513 CHERRY VALLEY RD Princeton, NJ 08540
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,862 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,862 sqft
Price per Sqft $296
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID NJSO2004710
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,862
Year Built 1876
Available Date 2025-08-27
Annual Tax Amount $13,869
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.060 Acres
Acres 1.06
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Adult Community No
Property Description
As a Dutch Colonial, the home reflects the architectural traditions of early Montgomery Township, with enduring craftsmanship, hardwood floors, exposed beams, and wood-shingle exteriors that echo the Dutch heritage of the region. Its style, preserved and enhanced over the years, creates an atmosphere that is both historic and timeless.
The home's setting is equally storied. Skillman itself was named in the 1870s for the Skillman family, whose role in extending railroad lines helped fuel the area's growth. Montgomery Township, woven into the fabric of early America, saw Revolutionary War troops pass through its fields, later shaped by turnpikes, canals, and railroads. In the late 1800s, the landscape here was dotted with dairy farms, poultry houses, and orchards—remnants of which still linger in the area's rural charm. This residence, on its 1.06-acre lot with nearly 2,900 square feet of living space, remains a reminder of those agrarian roots even as it embraces modern living.
Inside, the home offers an ideal balance of history and comfort. Sunlight streams across cherry cabinetry and granite countertops, inviting conversation around the center island where family and friends naturally gather. Beamed ceilings, cozy fireplaces, and a sunroom that opens onto a bluestone patio all reflect the gracious living traditions that have long defined Princeton homes.
Outdoors, perennial gardens bloom across the seasons while mature trees provide shade and privacy, creating a retreat reminiscent of the cultivated landscapes that have distinguished the region for centuries.
The thoughtful floor plan includes four bedrooms, with a convenient first-floor suite, plus two additional baths upstairs. Whether hosting Thanksgiving in the dining room, watching the snowfall from the sunroom, or dining under summer stars, every season finds its place here.
And when you step beyond the property, you are just minutes from downtown Princeton, where generations have strolled past ivy-clad university halls since the 1700s, and close to Montgomery's top-rated schools—offering both serenity and connection.
513 Cherry Valley Road isn't just a house; it is a continuation of Princeton's rich tradition of living well—an enduring Dutch Colonial with a story as welcoming as the home itself.
Location
State NJ
County Somerset
Area Montgomery Twp (21813)
Zoning RES
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Ductless/Mini-Split
Flooring Wood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 2
Equipment Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Decorative
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner, Backs - Parkland, Landscaping
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Beamed Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Montgomery H.S.
School District Montgomery Township Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 13-32001-00022
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Financing Conventional,Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
