Off Market13677d on marketHistoric · 146 yrs

505 Mercer Rd

Princeton, NJ, 08540 • 08540 • Mercer County

$1,901,600

$634/sqft

4Beds

5Baths

2,998Sqft

1.9 acLot

1880Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1880 · 146 years of history

Tile & Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

13677 days on market

Established listing

$634/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1880 · Historic

This 2998 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 5.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 505 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$12,402/month

Principal & Interest$9,867

Property Tax$1,902

Insurance$634

Down payment20% ($380,320)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,521,280 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1880

HeatingGas

ParkingNo Data

Lot1.91 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1880

Systems

HeatingGas

RoofAsphalt

Parking & Outdoor

Lot1.91 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood08540

Annual tax$35,306

Parcel1409901000000014

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths4

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Microwave

Range / Oven

Washer

Flooring

Tile

Carpet

Hardwood

Heating

Gas

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stucco

Wood

Brick

Room details

1 room detailed

Walk In Closet

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market13677

Est. value$1,901,600

Est. rent$6,696/mo

Tax rate2.04%

Price/sqft$634

Last sold$570,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Princeton?

3 schools rated nearby

Johnson Park School

Primary • Public • PK-5

1.3 mi

J Witherspoon Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

2.4 mi

Princeton High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.1 mi

Location

Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Price history

8 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Sep 28, 2018Listing Removed$1,995,000$665Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Apr 19, 2018Price Change$1,995,000$665Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Feb 12, 2018Listed For Sale$2,150,000$717Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Dec 8, 2017Listing Removed$2,150,000$717Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Nov 3, 2017Listed For Sale$2,150,000$717Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Aug 18, 2017Listing Removed$2,375,000$792Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Apr 21, 2017Listed For Sale$2,375,000$792Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Oct 28, 1988Sold$570,000$190Agent Provided

Listing Removed$1,995,000

Sep 28, 2018•$665/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Price Change$1,995,000

Apr 19, 2018•$665/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Listed For Sale$2,150,000

Feb 12, 2018•$717/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Removed$2,150,000

Dec 8, 2017•$717/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Listed For Sale$2,150,000

Nov 3, 2017•$717/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Removed$2,375,000

Aug 18, 2017•$792/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Listed For Sale$2,375,000

Apr 21, 2017•$792/sqft•Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

Sold$570,000

Oct 28, 1988•$190/sqft•Agent Provided

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$35,306$1,325,800

Apr 10, 2024$35,306$1,325,800

Apr 10, 2023$31,678$1,325,800

Apr 10, 2022$31,678$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2021$31,431$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2020$30,808$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2019$30,288$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2018$29,872$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2017$29,405$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2016$28,729$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2015$28,379$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2014$27,677$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2013$26,561$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2012$25,521$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2011$25,158$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2010$23,531$1,298,800

Apr 10, 2009$23,129$648,600

Apr 10, 2008$22,571$648,600

Apr 10, 2007$21,663$648,600

Apr 10, 2006—$648,600

Apr 10, 2005—$648,600

Apr 10, 2004$18,096$648,600

Apr 10, 2003—$648,600

Apr 10, 2002—$648,600

Apr 10, 2001—$648,600

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Princeton, NJ • Mercer County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Est. rent$6,696/mo

Affordability$12,522/mo

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