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421 N Main
Hightstown NJ 08520

For Sale: $963,000.00 Active

List Date: 2026-04-10

Hightstown
7 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
4,253 build ft2
24,359 land ft2

About This Property

Set along one of Hightstown’s most storied stretches of North Main Street, this distinguished 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.

Listing Agent: John A Terebey. EXP Realty, LLC 609-375-1735 johnt@sellingnj.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
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Interior Features
Appliances: 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
Interior: 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
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Wood, CeramicTile, Carpet
Water: Public
Cooling: Zoned, Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
Fireplaces: None
Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Screens
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Bedroom
Dimensions: 14 X 14
Level: Upper 3
Room Type: Additional Bedroom
Dimensions: 14 X 12
Level: Upper 3
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Dimensions: 14 X 14
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Dimensions: 14 X 11
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Dimensions: 14 X 14
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Dimensions: 14 X 11
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Kitchen
Dimensions: 21 X 14
Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Dimensions: 18 X 9
Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room
Dimensions: 15 X 15
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Dimensions: 27 X 16
Level: Main
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Room Type: Attic
Features: Attic - Access Panel
Level: Unspecified
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Unspecified
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1851
Subdivision Name: None Available
Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s), Street Lights, Other
Parking: Gravel Driveway
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: Hightstown

IDXListing Courtesy of John A Terebey. EXP Realty, LLC 609-375-1735 johnt@sellingnj.com

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