Off Market2160d on market
280 Prospect Ave
Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County
$1,235,200
$852/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,450Sqft
Property DNA
Outdoor Living
Porch
Hardwood & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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2160 days on market
Established listing
$852/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family
This charming three bedroom home has an incredible location and cozy Princeton charm. Three bedrooms, all upstairs, full bath and small office also upstairs. The first floor consists of a living room, dining room, half bath, pantry and kitchen. The walk-out basement has a washer, dryer and utility sink along with plenty of room for storage. Between the home and the large two car garage is a screened-in porch, great for sitting out and getting fresh air on a nice day. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment with sidewalks for walking and biking! Great neighborhood! Looking for 1-2 year lease to start. Owner pays sewer, tenant responsible for everything else (electric, Gas, Water, Cable, trash...etc.). Tenant splits 1 month commission with owner.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights walk-out basement, dining room, and large two car garage as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,742/month
Principal & Interest$6,095
Property Tax$1,235
Insurance$412
Down payment20% ($247,040)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $988,160 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingDetached
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08540
Annual tax$19,656
Parcel140005600000300068
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior
Bicycle storage
Cable not included in rent
Electricity not included in rent
Garbage not included in rent
Gas not included in rent
Heating system: Forced Air
Sewage included in rent
Water not included in rent
Parking
Detached
Patio & Porch
Porch
Utilities
Sewage
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market2160
Est. value$1,235,200
Est. rent$3,902/mo
Tax rate2.04%
Price/sqft$852
On marketFeb 20, 2025
PostedFeb 20, 2025
Last sold$715,000
MLS updatedMar 13, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Princeton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 22, 2025Listing Removed$4,300$3Zillow Rentals
Mar 13, 2025Price Change$4,300$3Zillow Rentals
Feb 20, 2025Listed For Rent$4,500$3Zillow Rentals
Dec 5, 2020Listing Removed$3,500$2COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Sep 8, 2020Listed For Rent$3,500$2COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
May 11, 2020Sold$715,000$493Public Record
Mar 18, 2020Pending Sale$650,000$448BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
Mar 11, 2020Listed For Sale$650,000$448BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
Listing Removed$4,300
Mar 22, 2025•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$4,300
Mar 13, 2025•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$4,500
Feb 20, 2025•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$3,500
Dec 5, 2020•$2/sqft•COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Listed For Rent$3,500
Sep 8, 2020•$2/sqft•COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Sold$715,000
May 11, 2020•$493/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$650,000
Mar 18, 2020•$448/sqft•BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
Listed For Sale$650,000
Mar 11, 2020•$448/sqft•BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$19,656$738,100
Apr 11, 2024$19,656$738,100
Apr 11, 2023$18,002$738,100
Apr 11, 2022$18,002$738,100
Apr 11, 2021$17,862$738,100
Apr 11, 2020$17,508$738,100
Apr 11, 2019$17,212$738,100
Apr 11, 2018$14,683$738,100
Apr 11, 2017$14,453$638,400
Apr 11, 2016$14,121$638,400
Apr 11, 2015$13,949$638,400
Apr 11, 2014$13,604$638,400
Apr 11, 2013$13,438$638,400
Apr 11, 2012$13,030$638,400
Apr 11, 2011$13,033$638,400
Apr 11, 2010$12,095$638,400
Apr 11, 2009$11,800$280,300
Apr 11, 2008$11,139$280,300
Apr 11, 2007$10,484$280,300
Apr 11, 2006—$280,300
Apr 11, 2005—$280,300
Apr 11, 2004$8,702$280,300
Apr 11, 2003—$280,300
Apr 11, 2002—$280,300
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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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