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JJ Elek Realty Co.

jjelekrealty@jjelekrealty.com +1(732) 634-9100

Listed by Deanna Anderson • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton

$ 1,525,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

3 Baths

0.27 Acres Lot

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$ 1,525,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

3 Baths

0.27 Acres Lot

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Subdivision Downtown Cranbury

MLS Listing ID NJMX2012340

Style Other

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Year Built 1910

Available Date 2026-06-04

Annual Tax Amount $10,883

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.268 Acres

Acres 0.27

Lot Dimensions 69.00 x 169.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Steeped in the history that defines Cranbury's storied Main Street, this architecturally 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 historic Cranbury Village. Steps from the shops, restaurants, and community life of downtown Cranbury, 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 mature 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 Cranbury. 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. Every interior detail has 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. It awaits a buyer ready to move in and immediately enjoy everything that a century of caring stewardship has made possible.

Location

State NJ

County Middlesex

Area Cranbury Twp (21202)

Zoning VC

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Loft, Other, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room

Basement Full, Partially Finished

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Steam, Radiator

Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split

Flooring Tile/Brick, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Insert

Equipment Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer

Fireplace Y

Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Basement

Exterior

Parking Features Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 2.0

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched,Shingle

Accessibility None

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Other

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Cranbury

Middle Schools Cranbury

High Schools Princeton H.S.

School District Cranbury Township Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 02-00032-00013

Ownership Fee Simple

Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash

Listing Terms Conventional, Cash

Financing Conventional,Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

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14 N MAIN ST Cranbury, NJ 08512