513 CHERRY VALLEY RD, Princeton, NJ 08540 - MLS#NJSO2004710

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

Property Description

There's a timeless quality to 513 Cherry Valley Road, a Dutch Colonial-style home built in 1876 that stands as both a piece of local history and a warm, inviting residence. While some accounts trace its origins even earlier, authoritative records confirm its late 19th-century construction, when the surrounding area of Skillman was transitioning from farmland into a growing community shaped by new rail lines and industry.

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