For Rent67d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
152 Mercer St
Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County
$3,900/mo
$4/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,036Sqft
1900Built
Property DNA
Contemporary Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
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67 days on market
Established listing
$4/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1900 · Historic
Renovated in 2021, this charming, sunny townhouse for rent at 152 Mercer St in the heart of Princeton, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. a detached basement for extra storage and washer/dryer, and one designated parking space. Enjoy this premium, quiet, historic neighborhood just steps from Marquand Park and Princeton University - walk into town and experience the shops, library, and wonderful restaurants that make Princeton special. Currently tenant occupied, available for move-in with 10-days notice. Perfect for anyone seeking convenience and classic Princeton style in an unbeatable location, including families looking for top-rated Princeton public schools (Johnson Park is the assigned elementary school).
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights one designated parking space and charming sunny townhouse as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$25/month
Principal & Interest$20
Property Tax$4
Insurance$1
Down payment20% ($780)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $3,120 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
PetsNo Pets
ParkingParking Lot
Deposit & fees$5,850
One-time fees$5,850
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleContemporary
Year built1900
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingParking Lot
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08540
Annual tax$12,410
Parcel140003900000100021
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Exterior Features
Exterior
Architecture Style: Contemporary
Gas Water Heater
Heating system: Forced Air
Heating: Gas
None
Parking Lot
Pets - No
Parking
Parking Lot
Pool Features
None
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Rent
Days on market67
Est. value$818,100
Est. rent$3,616/mo
Tax rate2.04%
Price/sqft$4
On marketFeb 2, 2026
PostedFeb 2, 2026
Last sold$537,500
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days6
Views262
Favorites12
How are the schools in Princeton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 2, 2026Listed For Rent$3,900$4Bright MLS
Apr 22, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Apr 11, 2024Listed For Rent$3,750$4Zillow Rentals
Jun 3, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Jun 2, 2022Listed For Rent$3,500$3Zillow Rental Network_1
May 13, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Apr 27, 2022Listed For Rent$3,500$3Zillow Rental Network_1
Apr 9, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Feb 28, 2022Listed For Rent$3,500$3Zillow Rental Network_1
Jan 26, 2022Sold$537,500$519Public Record
Listed For Rent$3,900
Feb 2, 2026•$4/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Apr 22, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,750
Apr 11, 2024•$4/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Jun 3, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$3,500
Jun 2, 2022•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listing Removed—
May 13, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$3,500
Apr 27, 2022•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listing Removed—
Apr 9, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$3,500
Feb 28, 2022•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Sold$537,500
Jan 26, 2022•$519/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
17 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$12,410$466,000
Apr 11, 2024$12,410$466,000
Apr 11, 2023$11,333$466,000
Apr 11, 2022$11,210$466,000
Apr 11, 2021$11,122$459,600
Apr 11, 2020$9,576$459,600
Apr 11, 2019$9,414$403,700
Apr 11, 2018$9,285$403,700
Apr 11, 2017$9,140$403,700
Apr 11, 2016$8,930$403,700
Apr 11, 2015$8,821$403,700
Apr 11, 2014$8,603$403,700
Apr 11, 2013$8,498$403,700
Apr 11, 2012$8,240$403,700
Apr 11, 2011$8,551$403,700
Apr 11, 2010$10,796$403,700
Apr 11, 2009$10,520$243,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Princeton, NJ • Mercer County
Nearby neighborhoods
GriggstownPenns NeckPrinceton North
Nearby cities
Basking RidgeBridgewater TownshipEast Windsor TownshipEwingHillsborough TownshipLawrence TownshipPrincetonSomerset
Nearby zip codes
0854008541085420854308544
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