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Off Market Dec 2022 for $770K

$1,284,112

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3,177

sq ft

1021 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

A rare find 1810s Farm House awaiting its new owner ! A one-of-a-kind charming colonial by lovely park like setting completely wrapped in privacy in 1.37 idyllic acres. it was delightfully converted and expanded into its present residence while still preserving much of its original character. Elegant period details are sprinkled throughout the gracious house. The decorative fireplaces with antique character, built-in bookcases enhance an innate coziness. The main floor features the formal dining room that opens into sunny conservatory, the nicely sized kitchen with 2nd stairs to upstairs, gorgeous living room , plus the plenty of living space. The unique second floor plan holds four bedrooms and two bathrooms , the studio cottage with its own bathroom in the backyard simply provide the recreation area and office space, the basement provides plenty of storage space. A detached two-car garage, The Property is being sold in ‘As Is’ condition.

Single-familyProperty Type

1810Year Built

1.37 acresLot Size

$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Yuen Li “Ivy” Huang • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Christy Jiang • Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton

•609-987-8889 (broker)

•klrw240@kw.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME2022626

Redfin Estimate

$1,284,112

$514K since sold in December 2022$75K since July

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This home's estimate is 29.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,825,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,183 sq ft
280 Edgerstoune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,830,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,321 sq ft
186 Lambert Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$2,250,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,979 sq ft
189 Constitution Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,499,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,490 sq ft
890 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,755,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,464 sq ft
127 Westerly Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$966K

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

150

41 MoM

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Sale history for 1021 Mercer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,636 (+2.6%)

$374,500 + $234,200

$608,700

2024

$16,210 (−7.3%)

$374,500 + $234,200

$608,700

2023

$17,480 (+3.4%)

$374,500 + $234,200

$608,700

2022

$16,910 (−0.3%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2021

$16,958 (+0.8%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2020

$16,826 (+2.0%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2019

$16,493 (+1.7%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2018

$16,214 (+1.4%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2017

$15,992 (+1.6%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2016

$15,741 (+4.8%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2014

$15,015 (+2.5%)

$437,000 + $250,200

$687,200

2013

$14,644 (−2.9%)

$437,000 + $250,200

$687,200

2012

$15,076 (+4.1%)

$437,000 + $250,200

$687,200

2011

$14,486 (+1.4%)

$487,000 + $250,200

$737,200

2010

$14,280 (−9.9%)

$487,000 + $250,200

$737,200

2009

$15,854

$487,000 + $250,200

$737,200

Tax history for 1021 Mercer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,636 (+2.6%)

$374,500 + $234,200

$608,700

2024

$16,210 (−7.3%)

$374,500 + $234,200

$608,700

2023

$17,480 (+3.4%)

$374,500 + $234,200

$608,700

2022

$16,910 (−0.3%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2021

$16,958 (+0.8%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2020

$16,826 (+2.0%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2019

$16,493 (+1.7%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2018

$16,214 (+1.4%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2017

$15,992 (+1.6%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2016

$15,741 (+4.8%)

$437,000 + $258,300

$695,300

2014

$15,015 (+2.5%)

$437,000 + $250,200

$687,200

2013

$14,644 (−2.9%)

$437,000 + $250,200

$687,200

2012

$15,076 (+4.1%)

$437,000 + $250,200

$687,200

2011

$14,486 (+1.4%)

$487,000 + $250,200

$737,200

2010

$14,280 (−9.9%)

$487,000 + $250,200

$737,200

2009

$15,854

$487,000 + $250,200

$737,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,177

Year built

1810

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1409501 00001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $258,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $437,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,177
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $695,300
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $16,958

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
High School: PRINCETON H.S.
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: Mercer
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,177
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1810
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1409501 00001

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Johnson Park School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Princeton, NJ • 08540

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.22M – $1.48M

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Home values near 1021 Mercer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
949 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,317,871
1015 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2948 Sq. Ft.	$1,017,543

Address	Redfin Estimate
961 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,031,418
1040 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,470,335

Address	Redfin Estimate
973 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2493 Sq. Ft.	$1,382,812
1028 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,204,380

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