#NJME2054976, Maura Mills, Listing Office: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Property details
About 87 Library Pl
Once a grand 19th-century brick mansion, this Gilded Age Princeton original has undergone an extraordinary metamorphosis at the hands of design visionary Bela Rossmann of Polo Design Build. Reimagined from top to bottom, the home is now a tour de force of 21st-century modernism layered over old-world craftsmanship. Rossmann’s reworking doesn’t erase the past, it enhances it. What was once formal is now fluid, and what was once historic is now timeless. Original woodwork is preserved alongside striking new elements like flat-panel walnut cabinetry, custom Italian lighting, and bold marble accents. In the redesigned kitchen, solid walnut drawers glide under striking quartz counters and a Sub-Zero suite anchors the space, while an 8-burner Wolf range presides beneath a sleek hood. A central hall with herringbone floors and timeless circular stairs with bespoke custom-designed 14 glass pendants beneath a leaded glass skylight gives way to a paneled library and den with hidden shelving and a bright, elegant dining room. The former ballroom now serves as a vaulted-ceiling great room, with multiple seating arrangements allowing the space to be comfortable for a small gathering or a grand entertainment space, that opens to two garden spaces, one featuring a brick courtyard with the other, redesigned gardens and lawn edged in clipped Hawthorne tree hedges. There are eight fireplaces and 14 separate climate zones, making comfort as customizable as the design. The primary suite is nothing short of a private wellness retreat, complete with two spa-like bathrooms, a marble-clad tub room, a shower room with an oversized shower controlled by an electronic keypad, heated floors, and a dressing room worthy of a fashion editorial. Four additional bedrooms include two guest suites and a pair of mirror-image bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath. A sunny multipurpose room with exposed brick and skylights serves as this home’s kick-back-and-relax space near a handy second staircase leading to an organized mudroom and the heated two-car garage. Every detail has been touched, yet the soul of this home remains intact. An impeccable vision and design executed to the Nth degree.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.46 Acres
Year built1860
ParkingGarage - Side Entry, Driveway,Attached Garage
MLS #NJME2054086
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage - Side Entry, Driveway,Attached Garage
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $5,800,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $64,926
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Rt 206 to Library Place
- Year Built: 1860
- Stories: 3
- Municipality: Princeton
- Lot Size: 0.46 Acres
- MLS Number: NJME2054086
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
- Office Phone: (609) 921-1050
- Office Email: info@callawayhenderson.com
- Listing Agent: Susan L DiMeglio
- Agent Phone: (609) 915-5645
- Agent Email: sdimeglio@callawayhenderson.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2024 | Home Sold | $1,700,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,221,200 | $64,926 |
| 2022 | $2,582,600 | $62,989 |
| 2021 | $2,582,600 | $62,498 |
| 2020 | $2,582,600 | $61,259 |
| 2019 | $2,582,600 | $59,076 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Community Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•372 Witherspoon St
6
Johnson Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•285 Rosedale Rd
9
Riverside Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•58 Riverside Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $150,000. Typical income of Princeton, NJ residents is $200k+ annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have masters degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
0%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
50%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
50%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
Living in Princeton, NJ
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About 87 Library Pl
The listing price of 87 Library Pl property is $5,800,000.
The property 87 Library Pl is a house located in Princeton, New Jersey, 08540.
Active Listing: 87 Library Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 87 Library Pl are: Community Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Johnson Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Riverside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Princeton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Princeton Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Princeton High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $64,926 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 19, 2024 for $1,700,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 87 Library Pl has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The sq. ft. of 87 Library Pl is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 87 Library Pl is 1860.
This home is located at 87 Library Pl in Princeton, NJ and zip code 08540. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,800,000.
Princeton, NJ housing market in April 2025 saw over 3 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 1 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Princeton, NJ real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 43.8%. Listings spent 53 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $716,500 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.