404 Federal City Road Pennington, NJ 08534
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Listed By: Lilah Dougherty, Corcoran Sawyer Smith

  404 Federal City Road Pennington, NJ 08534

Active (7 Days)
$669,000 (USD)
3
BED
1
BATH
1,488
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
NJME2083232
Taxes
$13,237(2025)
Lot Size
3.7 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1800
Style
Colonial
School District
Hopewell Valley Regional Schools
County
Mercer County

Listed By

Lilah Dougherty, Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Sep 10 2026 at 2:21 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
Lot Information
  • Backs to Trees
  • Corner
  • Backs - Parkland
  • Rear Yard
  • Sideyard(s)
  • Rural
  • Adjoins - Open Space
  • Adjoins - Public Land
Property Features
  • Above Grade
  • Below Grade
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water
  • Window Unit(s)
Basement Information
  • Unfinished
Exterior Features
  • Frame
Utility Information
  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Fuel: Oil
School Information
  • Middle School: Timberlane M.s.
  • High School: Central H.s.
Parking
  • Dirt Driveway
  • Crushed Stone
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 1,488 sqft
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