For Rent51d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
156 Mercer St
Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County
$4,000/mo
$4/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,084Sqft
1900Built
Property DNA
Contemporary Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
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51 days on market
Established listing
$4/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1900 · Historic
Charming, sunny townhouse for rent at 156 Mercer St in the heart of Princeton, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus a spacious flex room upstairs (that could potentially serve as a 3rd bedroom), 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 1 week notice. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. 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 spacious flex room upstairs as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$26/month
Principal & Interest$21
Property Tax$4
Insurance$1
Down payment20% ($800)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $3,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
PetsNo Pets
ParkingParking Lot
LaundryDryer In Unit, In Basement, In Unit, Washer In Unit
Deposit & fees$6,000
One-time fees$6,000
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$12,378
Parcel140003900000100022
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Dryer In Unit
In Basement
In Unit
Washer In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior
Architecture Style: Contemporary
Dryer In Unit
Gas Water Heater
Heating system: Forced Air
Heating: Gas
In Basement
None
Parking Lot
Pets - No
Washer In Unit
Parking
Parking Lot
Pool Features
None
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Rent
Days on market51
Est. value$786,200
Est. rent$3,925/mo
Tax rate2.04%
Price/sqft$4
On marketFeb 18, 2026
PostedFeb 18, 2026
Last sold$537,500
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days6
Views233
Favorites7
How are the schools in Princeton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 27, 2025Listed For Rent$4,000$4Bright MLS
Sep 22, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Aug 23, 2022Listed For Rent$3,750$3Zillow Rental Manager
Apr 7, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Feb 28, 2022Listed For Rent$3,750$3Zillow Rental Network_1
Jan 26, 2022Sold$537,500$496Public Record
Listed For Rent$4,000
Oct 27, 2025•$4/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Sep 22, 2022•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$3,750
Aug 23, 2022•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed—
Apr 7, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$3,750
Feb 28, 2022•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Sold$537,500
Jan 26, 2022•$496/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
17 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$12,378$464,800
Apr 11, 2024$12,378$464,800
Apr 11, 2023$11,304$464,800
Apr 11, 2022$11,183$464,800
Apr 11, 2021$11,096$458,500
Apr 11, 2020$9,483$458,500
Apr 11, 2019$9,323$399,800
Apr 11, 2018$9,195$399,800
Apr 11, 2017$9,051$399,800
Apr 11, 2016$8,844$399,800
Apr 11, 2015$8,736$399,800
Apr 11, 2014$8,520$399,800
Apr 11, 2013$8,416$399,800
Apr 11, 2012$8,160$399,800
Apr 11, 2011$8,745$399,800
Apr 11, 2010$11,084$399,800
Apr 11, 2009$10,345$233,500
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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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