421 N Main, Hightstown, NJ 08520
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421 N Main,Hightstown, NJ 08520
$918,000
- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,253 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: john a terebey
Office: exp realty, llc.
MLS#:NJME2072708
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$918,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$215.85
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1851
- Listing ID #:NJME2072708
- Added:93 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 27, 2026 at 05:26 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:7
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:13
- Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Primary Bath(s)
- Kitchen Description:Breakfast Area, Built-In Range, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Living, Cooktop, Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Pantry, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Stain/Lead Glass, Stainless Steel Appliances, Upgraded Countertops, Water Heater - Tankless
- Bedroom Description:Additional Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk In Closet(s)
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Unfinished
- Living area:4,253 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C, Zoned
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1851
- Building area:4,253 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.56 Acres
- Lot Features:Corner, Downtown
- Architectural Style:Victorian
- Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Foundation Description:Stone
- Levels:3 Story
Schools
- High school:HIGHTSTOWN
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$918,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$215.85
- Tax amount:$22,433 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer - Gas, Laundry, Washer
- Amenities:Attic, Bay/Bow Windows, Built-Ins, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Crown Moldings, Double Hung Windows, Exterior Cameras, Humidifer, Main Entrance Lock, Recessed Lighting, Smoke Detector, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
Parking
- Parking description:Additional Storage Area, Detached Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Gravel Driveway
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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