253 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Information
253 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 253 Mercer Road, Princeton |
| Zip code | 08540 |
| County | Mercer |
| Municipality | |
| Block | 10001 |
| Lot | 25 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
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| Sale date | 05/27/2009 |
| Sale price | $799,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $18,276 |
Lot & Building Information for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
| Building sqft | 2,055 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 1.02 |
| Year built | 1954 |
| Stories | 1 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
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Other Property Data for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
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Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2009 | $799,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
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Property Taxes for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
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| Tax year: | 2024 |
| Property tax | $18,276 |
| Market value | $686,300 |
Assessment History for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
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| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $686,300 | $686,300 | 2.663 | $18,276 | +0.26% |
| 2023 | $725,100 | $725,100 | 2.514 | $18,229 | +3.37% |
| 2022 | $725,100 | $725,100 | 2.432 | $17,634 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | $725,100 | $725,100 | 2.439 | $17,685 | +0.79% |
| 2020 | $725,100 | $725,100 | 2.42 | $17,547 | +2.02% |
Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Friends School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 107 | 0.87 |
| Princeton Friends School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 107 | 0.87 |
| The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 180 | 0.88 |
| The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 180 | 0.88 |
| Child Development Center At Bristol Myers Squibb | NR | Private | K | 14 | 0.91 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hun School Of Princeton | NR | Private | 6-12 | 669 | 0.67 |
| Princeton Friends School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 107 | 0.87 |
| The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 180 | 0.88 |
| Princeton Latin Academy | NR | Private | K-10 | 28 | 0.91 |
| The American Boychoir School | NR | Private | 4-8 | 50 | 1.19 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hun School Of Princeton | NR | Private | 6-12 | 669 | 0.67 |
| The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 180 | 0.88 |
| Princeton Latin Academy | NR | Private | K-10 | 28 | 0.91 |
| Princeton Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 949 | 1.20 |
| Princeton High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,532 | 1.55 |
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Neighbors for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton
Here are the neighbors for 253 Mercer Road, Princeton.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 944 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton | 2,010 | 08/24/2021 | $1 |
| 157 Loomis CT, Princeton | 1,505 | 07/26/2012 | $462,500 |
| 204 S Harrison St, Princeton | 1,766 | 05/06/1996 | $260,000 |
| 937 Mercer Rd, Princeton | 2,272 | ||
| 16 Valley Rd, Princeton | 2,702 | 12/23/2021 | $1,160,000 |
| 63 MC Cosh Cir, Princeton | 3,791 | 07/13/2018 | $1,104,000 |
| 252 Snowden Ln, Princeton | 3,774 | 06/30/2004 | $1,200,000 |
| 536 Cherry Valley Rd, Princeton | 4,064 | ||
| 537 Stockton St, Princeton | 1,988 | 12/13/2012 | $10 |
| 229 Terhune Rd, Princeton | 2,403 | 07/15/2019 | $1,160,000 |
| 36 Woodland Dr, Princeton | 1,928 | 10/14/1999 | $255,000 |
| 221 Elm Rd, Princeton | 7,160 | 04/26/2021 | $1 |
| 649 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton | 3,121 | 06/23/2014 | $992,000 |
| 729 Prospect Ave, Princeton | 3,197 | 05/29/1998 | $910,000 |
| 14 Terhune Rd, Princeton | 2,197 | 08/12/2016 | $520,000 |
| 20 Bainbridge St, Princeton | 2,939 | 11/08/2011 | $1,275,000 |
| 42 Montadale Cir, Princeton | 3,604 | 07/11/2009 | $975,000 |
| 265 Ewing St, Princeton | 3,384 | 05/21/2018 | $1,450,000 |
| 82 Harris Rd, Princeton | 2,674 | 03/18/2014 | $790,000 |
| 161 Parkside Dr, Princeton | 3,396 | 05/16/2002 | $560,000 |