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302 S Main Street
Hightstown NJ 08520

For Sale: $895,000.00 Active

List Date: 2026-03-24

Hightstown
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
4,000 build ft2
8,520 land ft2

About This Property

Luxuriate in space and exquisite finishes in a fantastic location. Walk up the limestone steps to the mahogany porch and be wowed when you step through the Dutch door onto the black and white marble of the center hall. Own a piece of Hightstown History. Built for Dr. Franklin in 1885, who assisted in treating Woodrow Wilson shortly before he was elected President, this house was lives and breathes comfort and grace. Exquisitely rejuvenated during the past three years, you walk into an impressive home with a black and white marble entry hall and original marble fireplace surrounds. A cherry cabinets in the kitchen highlight the original cooking hearth herringbone brick floor and extend past a full bath into the butlers pantry/laundry. The double parlor with original plaster moldings and floors looks out onto South Main Street and the Peddie School grounds. Enjoy the look and feel of steam heat emanating from the reconditioned period radiators, original wavy glass and a Harry Potter under the stairs closet. The former medical consultation rooms offer the opportunity for bedrooms, in-law suite, professional office with its separate door leading to the front porch. En-suite Bathroom and three grandly sized closets complete this wing, which is ideal for a professional suite, in-law suite or the main bedroom suite. Ascend the mahogany staircase to the second floor with three amply sized bedrooms and a roof deck. Main bedroom has a walk-in closet and second closet. Attached bathroom has both an walk-in shower, soaking tub and period 1940s accent fixtures - medicine cabinet and toothbrush holder. With a new 75 gallon water heater, you will always have a hot bath. All services have been upgraded. The roof on the main house and garage were installed in early 2025. This grand 1885 residence comes replete with a 4-zone AC system Up the stairs to the expansive open plan third floor with its ultra modern bath and bowling alley dimensions. Perfect for the above-ground man cave, teenage hangout or art studio space. Stairway lighting and window candles add to the allure Outside, enjoy the wisteria arbor with granite patio, beautiful magnolia tree and Japanese cherry trees in the Spring and the everblooming flowers and grape trellises. The two car garage can be used for vehicles as there is ample storage space in the full basement and on the third floor. For style, grace and space, you can't beat this Hightstown gem. Architectural Plans available for review. Please note that the real estate taxes are expected to increase as a result of renovations undertaken. Appointment required as there is a dog in residence.

Listing Agent: Christopher John Falco. Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC 646-532-9311 cjfalco826@gmail.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Pantry
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: CeramicTile, Hardwood, Marble, Tile/Brick
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Heating: Central, Steam
Fireplaces: 2
Windows: Wood Frame, DoublePaneWindows
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1885
Subdivision Name: None Available
Exterior Features: Roof Deck
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: Hightstown

IDXListing Courtesy of Christopher John Falco. Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC 646-532-9311 cjfalco826@gmail.com

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