Address
1258 Bear Tavern Road, Hopewell Twp, NJ
Price
$ 499,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#2700308R
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status UC - Cont to Show
  • CountyMercer
  • CityHopewell Twp
  • NeighborhoodTitusville
  • Zip08560
  • StyleColonial
  • Year Built1746
  • Taxes$ 20318
  • Price$ 499,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
Data Source:
All Jersey MLS
Property Description

Country living meets architectural preservation on a huge lot in Titusville. The Andrew Mershon Tavern, circa 1746, is a rare opportunity for the restoration-minded buyer or investor to bring a piece of NJ history back to life. Pumpkin pine floors, hand-hewn exposed beams, stone fireplace, and a family room with interior masonry walls this home retains architectural details that simply aren't replicated in new construction. Named on Preservation New Jersey's 2025 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places list, this property is a significant undertaking that is well-suited to investors, restoration specialists, or buyers with a genuine passion for historic architecture. HUD-owned. Sold strictly as-is. Seller nor its representatives make any representations or warranties regarding the property. Buyer to complete own due diligence and verify all information. A once-in-a-generation chance to save a piece of Revolutionary-era New Jersey.

Price History
7/7/2026 Listed $560,000
8/8/2026 11$499,000

General Features

Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Utilities See Remarks
Roof See Remarks
Year Built 1746
Stories Count 2
Levels Three Or More
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Mercer
Property Type Residential
Full Baths 2
Status UC - Cont to Show
City Hopewell Twp
Tax Annual Amount 20318
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Appliances Electric Range/Oven,Refrigerator
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Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Colonial
Ownership Fee Simple
Attached Garage false
Subdivision Name Titusville
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 10
Senior Community Y/N false
Carport Y/N false
HOA Fee 2 Frequency Monthly
Property Attached Y/N false
Other Structures Outbuilding

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Kitchen,Bath Half,Living Room,Other Room(s),Dining Room,Family Room,3 Bedrooms,Bath Full,Bath Second,2 Bedrooms
Flooring Carpet,Wood
Total Stories 2
Heating Y/N true
Half Baths 1
Total Baths 3
Basement Partial,None,Utility Room
Total Fireplaces 5
Fireplace Features See Remarks
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 5
Kitchen Features Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features Living Dining Combo

Exterior Features

Parking Features Gravel,Asphalt,See Remarks,Garage,Oversized,Detached
Lot Features Rural Area,Rural Lot
Water Source Well
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Covered Spaces 2
Exterior Amenities Outbuilding(s)

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 08560

Price
AVG $770K
$500K
Taxes
AVG $13,871
$20,318
Year Built
AVG 1941
1746

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