For Sale House MLS# NJME2083232

404 FEDERAL CITY RD

PENNINGTON, NJ 08534

$669,000

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About 404 FEDERAL CITY RD

A rare opportunity to own 3.7 acres in one of Hopewell Township's most scenic and desirable settings, just minutes from Pennington and Princeton. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the area, this special property offers space, privacy, and tremendous potential for a buyer with vision.

The property includes a historic farmhouse dating to approximately 1800. The home requires extensive renovation and is being offered strictly as-is. This is an opportunity for a buyer prepared to undertake a significant rehabilitation and reimagine a very special piece of Hopewell Township history.

The property's greatest appeal lies in its setting. Enjoy abundant wildlife and birdlife—including bald eagles and owls—and miles of nearby trails for walking, running, biking, and horseback riding. Mercer County Park is within walking distance, offering a lake for fishing, boating and kayaking, picnic areas, a dog park, and extensive recreational amenities. The 3.7-acre property offers the potential for keeping one horse, subject to Township requirements, with an equestrian center conveniently located nearby.

Despite its peaceful, rural atmosphere, the property is remarkably convenient: approximately five miles from Princeton Borough, minutes from everyday shopping, dining, groceries and services, and convenient to rail service connecting to New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and beyond. The property is served by the highly regarded Hopewell Valley Regional School District, with the Pennington School also nearby.

Federal City Road takes its name from a fascinating chapter in the area's history, when this part of New Jersey was considered as a possible location for the nation's capital. Today, 404 Federal City Road offers 3.7 beautiful acres, a circa-1800 farmhouse, and a remarkable opportunity to restore and reimagine a historic property in an exceptional location.

Property details

Property

Type
Detached
MLS type
Single Family Home
Status
Active
Year built
1800
Stories
2
Living area
1,488 sqft
Price / sqft
$450
Lot
3.7
Full baths
1
Original price
$669,000
MLS #
NJME2083232

Interior

Features
Window Unit(s), true, Hot Water, Oil, Unfinished
Heating
true, Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Exterior & lot

Features
Colonial, Above Grade, Below Grade, Crushed Stone, Dirt Driveway
Construction
Frame, 2, Stone
Foundation
Stone
Lot
Trees/Woods, VRC, 06-00044-00014, Picket
Fence
Picket
View
Trees/Woods
Parking
Crushed Stone, Dirt Driveway
Garage spaces
1

Schools

District
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Middle
TIMBERLANE M.S.
High
CENTRAL H.S.

Utilities

Utilities
On Site Septic, Well
Water
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic

Financial

Financial
BRIGHT_MAIN
Annual tax
$13,237
Tax year
2025
Parcel
06-00044-00014

Location

Area
Hopewell Twp (21106)
County
MERCER-NJ
Community
MERCER-NJ, BRIGHT_MAIN, HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Directions
Route 31 to W. Delaware Ave toward Pennington Borough. Bear right onto Federal City Rd. Property is #404.

Location

Neighborhood
NONE AVAILABLE
School district
Hopewell Valley Regional School District

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Listed by Lilah Grace Dougherty, Corcoran Sawyer Smith - Lambertville

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