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$499,000

1258 Bear Tavern Rd

Titusville, NJ
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,676
Square Feet
8.41
Lot Size (acres)
1746
Year Built
111
Days On Market

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.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
09/04/2026
Listed By
Shelly Bryant, 6093920600 · SBR Realty LLC, 6093920600
MLS#
NJME2080164
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1258 Bear Tavern Rd, Titusville, NJ 08560
City
Titusville
County
Mercer
Neighborhood
TITUSVILLE
Zip Code
08560

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Year Built
1746
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Frame, Stone
Building Area
2,676 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block, Stone
Levels
Two
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Beamed Ceilings
Flooring
Wood
Exterior Features
Lighting
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), None
Heating
Baseboard, Electric

Property Features

Lot Size
8.41 Acres
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank

Square Footage

Above Grade
2,676 sq. ft.
Total
2,676 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$499,000

Schools

76/100
Francis Lore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 3.1 mi
City
Ewing
Students
511
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
38% Black · 27% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
38%
Phone
(609) 538-9800
75/100
Bear Tavern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.2 mi
City
Titusville
Students
424
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
75% White · 10% Asian · 7% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
2%
Phone
(609) 737-4005
75/100
Hopewell Valley Central High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.6 mi
City
Pennington
Students
1,076
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 1 review
Student body
73% White · 14% Asian · 6% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
3%
Phone
(609) 737-4003
56/100
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 4.5 mi
City
Ewing
Students
789
Student body
46% Black · 29% Hispanic / Latino · 17% White
Free/reduced lunch
60%
Phone
(609) 538-9800
54/100
Timberlane Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 2.4 mi
City
Pennington
Students
806
Student body
72% White · 14% Asian · 6% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
3%
Phone
(609) 737-4004
54/100
Sol Feinstone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06 · 5 mi
City
Newtown
Students
644
Student body
78% White · 12% Asian · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
7%
Phone
(215) 944-2400
54/100
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12 · 5 mi
City
Pennington
Students
109
Student body
59% Hispanic / Latino · 20% White · 20% Black
Free/reduced lunch
34%
Phone
(609) 737-9784
52/100
Toll Gate Grammar School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 3.3 mi
City
Pennington
Students
319
Student body
81% White · 7% Asian · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
3%
Phone
(609) 737-4008

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
07/07/2026Listed for sale$499,000

Listed by Shelly Bryant · SBR Realty LLC · 6093920600

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: September 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM | Source: Bright | MLS#: NJME2080164

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