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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,253 sqft
Price per Sqft $226
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID NJME2072708
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,253
Year Built 1851
Available Date 2026-04-10
Annual Tax Amount $22,433
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.559 Acres
Acres 0.56
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
1860s residence offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of the town's architectural
legacy, thoughtfully preserved and comprehensively updated for modern living.
Behind a fully fenced property just a short walk to farm-to-table restaurants, neighborhood
shops, Peddie Lake and local parks, the home unfolds across three gracious levels with seven
bedrooms — four on the second floor and three on the third — and four spacious bathrooms, offering exceptional scale rarely found in homes of this era. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and roomy en suite bathroom.
Historic craftsmanship remains beautifully intact. Oversized solid interior doors, antique knobs
and original locking hardware, classic pocket doors, and preserved wood exterior elements
reflect the integrity of nineteenth-century construction. The proportions are generous, the ceiling
heights inviting, and the layout both adaptable and enduring.
Equally significant are the extensive improvements made to ensure longevity without
compromising character. A newly renovated kitchen and updated baths integrate seamlessly into
the home's aesthetic, while modernized plumbing, electrical systems, and two-zone HVAC
(including a humidified furnace serving the upper levels) provide contemporary comfort.
Exterior basement access enhances day-to-day functionality, while the substantial barn
introduces remarkable flexibility; offering potential for studio space, workshop use, or future
accessory dwelling possibilities (subject to approvals).
Outdoors, the property extends the narrative. Professionally designed landscaping with integrated
irrigation frames the home in season, while a brick patio and walkway lighting create a refined
approach to the rear grounds. A covered back porch with ceiling fan offers shaded respite
overlooking the yard. The expanded driveway accommodates up to nine vehicles, a rare
convenience in a historic setting, while maintaining access to the expansive barn at the rear.
Custom closets enhance functionality throughout, and an antique standing mailbox at the front
porch serves as a quiet reminder of the home's deep roots within the community.
Here, preservation and progress coexist gracefully. 421 North Main Street is not simply a historic
house - it is a carefully maintained landmark within a walkable, vibrant town center where
architecture, community, and daily life intersect with uncommon charm.
Location
State NJ
County Mercer
Area Hightstown Boro (21104)
Zoning R-3
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Attic, Additional Bedroom
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling Zoned, Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Equipment Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Gas, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
Fireplace N
Window Features Bay/Bow,Double Hung,Screens
Appliance Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Gas, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry
Garage Spaces 11.0
Fence Wood, Fully
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Total Parking Spaces 11
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4253
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Hightstown
School District East Windsor Regional Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 04-00012-00008
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4253
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Exterior Cameras,Main Entrance Lock,Smoke Detector
Special Listing Condition Standard
Nearby Locations
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