Closed$613,490
TLC ≈ $5,400/mo
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163 John Vanzandt Drive, Hopewell Twp, NJ 08560
1258 Bear Tavern Road, Hopewell Twp, NJ 08560
$499,000
5 beds 3 baths — Built 174633 days on marketActive
About this home
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.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$4,934/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,689
- Utilities
- $482
- Transportation
- $112
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,263
Property tax + insurance$2,239
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Heating + cooling$104
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Budget$5,434/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,000
Down payment
$24,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,050
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1746
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Water
Well
HOA
—
Annual tax
$20,318
MLS #
2700308R
County
Mercer
At a glance
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Home features
Appliances
Electric Range/OvenRefrigerator
Interior
KitchenBath HalfLiving RoomOther Room(s)Dining RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsBath FullBath Second2 Bedrooms
Exterior
Outbuilding(s)
Parking
GravelAsphaltGarageOversizedDetached
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Septic Tank
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Rural Area, Rural Lot
Neighborhood — 08560
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,864 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 16.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 312 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 2,491 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 2,373 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 837 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 2,496 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 166 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 214 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 236 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 1,748 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 41.62 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $101,650 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $133,819 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $48,436 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $77,981 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $87,009 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 80.56% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8560
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Listing information last refreshed 7/6/2026. Provided courtesy of SBR REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.