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$4,945,000
Monthly Est:$24,613
6 Beds
8 Baths7 full baths + 1 half bath
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132 Pretty Brook Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
$4,945,000
$24,613/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
$-- HOA
17.25 acres lot
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Description
This Iconic brick estate sits on over 17 private acres along Stony Brook, minutes from Downtown Princeton and the main gates of Princeton University. Commissioned and built in 1930 by investment banker, philanthropist, and Princeton alumnus David Hunter McAlpin (Class of 1920), the residence reflects classic craftsmanship and refined proportions.
McAlpin, a key figure in establishing MoMA's photography department and endowing Princeton University's first chair in photography history, turned the property into a cultural salon where he hosted icons like Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz, Eliot Porter, and Edward Weston.
The three-level interior includes 6 b...
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- Listing updated: September 25, 2026 at 11:18 pm
- Listing Provided by: Susan A Cook (609) 577-9959 | Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton (609) 921-1050
- Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: NJME2069988
Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
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Year Built
1930
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
- sqft
Lot Size
17.25 acres lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Bright MLS
MLS Number
NJME2069988
MLS Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
Days on Market
70
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Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 8
Interior
Sewer
Public Sewer
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/c
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Home type
Single Family Residence
Foundation Details
Brick/mortar
Construction Materials
Brick
Architectural Style
Traditional
Utilities & Energy
Water Source
Public
Basement
Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
Other Features
Subdivision Name
Not On List
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
07/18/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $4,945,000 -0.10% $0/sqft |
07/18/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $4,950,000 -20.80% $0/sqft |
03/31/2009 Source: | Price Decreased | $6,250,000 -2.80% $0/sqft |
08/15/2002 Source: | Sold | $6,430,000 $0/sqft |
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