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242 Prospect Ave

Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County

$1,908,000

$554/sqft

3,446Sqft

0.46 acLot

1953Built

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1953

This is a 3446 square foot, single family home. This home is located at 242 Prospect Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$12,444/month

Principal & Interest$9,900

Property Tax$1,908

Insurance$636

Down payment20% ($381,600)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,526,400 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1953

ParkingNo Data

Lot0.46 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1953

Parking & Outdoor

Lot0.46 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood08540

Annual tax$31,192

Parcel140005600000100031

Features & details

1 category of property features

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$1,908,000

Est. rent$6,874/mo

Tax rate2.04%

Price/sqft$554

Tour days6

How are the schools in Princeton?

3 schools rated nearby

Riverside Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.3 mi

J Witherspoon Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.9 mi

Princeton High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.9 mi

Location

Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 11, 2025$31,192$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2024$31,192$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2023$28,568$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2022$28,568$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2021$28,345$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2020$27,783$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2019$27,315$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2018$25,261$1,171,300

Apr 11, 2017$24,866$1,098,300

Apr 11, 2016$24,294$1,098,300

Apr 11, 2015$23,832$1,098,300

Apr 11, 2014$23,243$1,090,700

Apr 11, 2013$22,959$1,090,700

Apr 11, 2012$22,261$1,090,700

Apr 11, 2011$22,687$1,090,700

Apr 11, 2010$24,607$1,090,700

Apr 11, 2009$24,071$559,400

Apr 11, 2008$24,032$559,400

Apr 11, 2007$21,322$559,400

Apr 11, 2006—$559,400

Apr 11, 2005—$559,400

Apr 11, 2004$17,890$559,400

Apr 11, 2003—$559,400

Apr 11, 2002—$559,400

Apr 11, 2001—$558,500

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Princeton, NJ • Mercer County

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Est. rent$6,874/mo

Affordability$12,564/mo

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