NJ
MIDDLESEX
CRANBURY
08512
14 N MAIN STREET
14 N MAIN STREET, CRANBURY, NJ 08512
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active Under Contract
54
$1,525,000

Home Details for 14 N MAIN STREET

Price
$1,525,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Year built
1910
Lot size acres
0.27
County
MIDDLESEX
Garage
2
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Days on site
90
MLS Listing#
NJMX2012340
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.

Property Features
  • Heating Information
    • Exhaust Fan
    • Fireplace Insert
    • Natural Gas
    • Steam
    • Radiant
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
    • Ductless
    • Gas
  • Parking
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Garage
    • Detached
  • Basement
    • Full
    • Partially Finished
  • Fire Place
    • Gas
    • Insert
  • Water Features
    • Public
School Information
School Information for 14 N MAIN STREET, CRANBURY, NJ 08512
Elementary School
CRANBURY
Middle School
CRANBURY
High School
PRINCETON H.S.
Listing Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton - 609-921-1411
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Last Updated: 2026-08-12 12:25:01
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