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20 Leonard Ct, Princeton, NJ, 08540

6beds
11baths
11,894sqft
$6,995,000
$588price/sqft
$51,186/moest. monthly cost
$2,047,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Set on one of Princeton's most coveted cul-de-sac addresses, surrounded by a collection of distinguished custom homes, this extraordinary estate reflects a level of vision and execution that will be difficult to rival elsewhere. Conceived and built by its sole owners with an uncompromising commitment to quality, every space reveals meticulous attention to detail, exceptional materials, and timeless design. A gracious gated arrival introduces a stone and stucco home rich in artisan millwork, hand-applied goldleaf accents, and an exquisite palette of travertine, marble, granite, and stone. A breathtaking great room rises beneath soaring coffered ceilings, anchored by a dramatic wrought-iron butterfly staircase that unfolds into the space itself, creating an architectural focal point of remarkable elegance. Sunlight pours through expansive windows while one of four fireplaces lends warmth and intimacy to the grand scale. Formal and informal living spaces flow beautifully throughout the main level. A richly appointed library with a wet bar and fireplace provides a private place to get some work done, while a study off the kitchen offers another spot to hop on a call. A conservatory serves as a music room and gathering space. The kitchen is a masterpiece by Clive Christian Interiors, where exceptional craftsmanship meets professional-grade performance. A substantial marble island serves as the centerpiece, complemented by a 48-inch Wolf range and custom cabinetry of extraordinary quality. Just beyond, a family room is a cozy spot for after-dinner TV time. Step outside to a built-in Lynx grill and hob conveniently positioned for a quick midweek summer meal. Upstairs, six bedrooms all have private bathrooms and walk-in closets. The primary suite comes complete with a sitting room, custom-fitted dressing areas, an expansive marble bath, and a private deck overlooking the pool. A Juliet balcony graces another bedroom, while a third balcony off the upper landing offers a stunning view of the grounds. The lower level was designed entirely for recreation, with a home theater, billiard room, wine cellar, tasting room, wet bar, gym, playroom, ancillary Wood-Mode kitchen, and both full and half baths. Glass doors open directly to the outdoor amenities, where you’ll find a saltwater pool and spa, complemented by a charming gazebo, formal gardens and a statuary fountain. With a tennis court that can be converted for pickleball and five garage bays, nothing has been overlooked. Seller is NJ Licensed Real Estate Agent.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
21
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Johnson Park SchoolGrades PK-52.1 mi
9/10
8/10
Princeton High SchoolGrades 9-123.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • Year built: 2010

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Other,Copper
  • Construction materials: Stone,Stucco,Copper Plumbing

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: French
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Dryer,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Exhaust Fan,Double Oven,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer,Water Heater,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Main Level,Upper Level,Laundry Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Heated,Finished,Exterior Entry

Bedroom2

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 306
  • Dimensions: 17 X 18

Bedroom3

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 255
  • Dimensions: 15 X 17

Bedroom4

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 380
  • Dimensions: 19 X 20

Bedroom5

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 324
  • Dimensions: 18 X 18

Bedroom6

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 380
  • Dimensions: 19 X 20

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 11
  • Full bathrooms: 7
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 4
  • Main level bathrooms: 3

Bonus Room

  • Level: Lower

Breakfast Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 255
  • Dimensions: 17 X 15

Dining Room

  • Features: Formal Dining Room,Lighting - Wall sconces,Lighting - Ceiling
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 374
  • Dimensions: 17 X 22

Exercise Room

  • Level: Lower

Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 330
  • Dimensions: 15 X 22

Features

  • 2nd Kitchen,Chair Railings,Curved Staircase,Dining Area,Double/Dual Staircase,Elevator,Family Room Off Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Soaking Tub,Wine Storage,Bar,Walk-In Closet(s),Bathroom - Tub Shower,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Attic,Crown Molding,Upgraded Countertops,Wainscotting,Breakfast Area,Built-in Features,Floor Plan - Traditional,2 Story Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Dry Wall,High Ceilings,Tray Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Door features: Double Entry,Six Panel
  • Window features: Atrium,Casement,Bay/Bow,Palladian,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Marble,Stone,Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace features: Gas/Propane,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 11,894

Foyer

  • Features: Flooring - Marble
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 300
  • Dimensions: 10 X 30

Game Room

  • Level: Lower

Great Room

  • Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Flooring - HardWood,Lighting - Ceiling,Lighting - Wall sconces,Fireplace - Wood Burning
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 900
  • Dimensions: 30 X 30

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 11,894
  • Total interior livable area: 11,894 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Pantry,Eat-in Kitchen,Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 589
  • Dimensions: 19 X 31

Kitchen

  • Level: Lower

Laundry

  • Level: Upper

Laundry

  • Level: Main

Library

  • Features: Flooring - HardWood,Fireplace - Gas,Wet Bar
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 323
  • Dimensions: 17 X 19

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 374
  • Dimensions: 17 X 22

Media Room

  • Level: Lower

Other

  • Features: Flooring - HardWood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 774
  • Dimensions: 18 X 43

Other

  • Level: Lower

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Balcony Access,Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Fireplace - Gas,Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 342
  • Dimensions: 18 X 19

Recreation Room

  • Level: Lower

Sitting Room

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 210
  • Dimensions: 14 X 15

Storage Room

  • Level: Lower

Study

  • Features: Flooring - HardWood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 216
  • Dimensions: 12 X 18

Utility Room

  • Level: Lower

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed

Details

  • Parcel number: 140010200019 04
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Please Request List From La

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Heated,In Ground,Pool/Spa Combo,Salt Water,Private
  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
  • Exterior features: Barbecue,Extensive Hardscape,Lighting,Rain Gutters,Lawn Sprinkler,Play Area,Tennis Court(s),Water Fountains,Balcony
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Bath,Heated,Hot Tub
  • Fencing: Vinyl,Partial,Chain Link
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Garden,Trees/Woods

Lot

  • Lot size: 5.28 Acres
  • Features: Adjoins - Open Space,Cul-De-Sac,Front Yard,Landscaped,Level,Open Lot,Wooded,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Suburban

Parking

  • Total spaces: 12
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Side,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 5
  • Covered spaces: 5
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 7

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $35,370$424,440
Home Insurance *$1,973$23,676
Property Taxes $12,532$150,384
Electricity $1,311$15,733
Total$51,186$614,232
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,754,948/yr
40% on housing$1,535,580/yr
45% on housing$1,364,960/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.3%
10.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.8%
-1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$588This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08540$485
Mercer County$275

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08540$399
Mercer County$281

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-01Price change$6,995,000
2024-10-16Listed for sale$8,500,000
2023-11-06Listing removed$8,500,000
2023-05-03Listed for sale$8,500,000
2022-10-30Listing removed--
2022-04-16Listed for sale$8,500,000
2005-03-19Sold$1,200,000
1999-08-19Sold$400,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSarah Strong Drake
BrokerageCallaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

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