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Off market jan 2023 for $1.2M

$1,607,925

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,819/mo

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124 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Modern Day Renovations Enhance 1830’s Charm. In historic Mercer Hill, just a few doors down from Einstein’s former home, this picture-perfect 4 bedroom has been beautifully renovated without disturbing one bit of its 1830’s charm. It’s all about the details, like the living room’s fireplace, an under-the-stairs powder room wrapped in a joyful nautical print, and a new mudroom outfitted with a built-in bench. You’ll want to spend most of your time in the wonderful open-flow family room and brand new kitchen, where French doors lead to a sweet, coffee-sized terrace. A walnut cook island, quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances are practical and beautiful. An upstairs laundry room and the home’s hardwood floors benefit 4 sun-filled bedrooms: one with a window seat and the owner’s suite, which enjoys a gas fireplace and one of two new modern bathrooms. The property is ideal, with a deep leafy backyard, stone patio, and 1-car garage - plus it’s just sidewalks to town for a dinner and a show, and blocks to the Dinky train!

Single-familyProperty Type

1830Year Built

10,001 sq ftLot Size

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jane Henderson Kenyon • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Harveen Bhatla • Keller Williams Premier

•609-459-5100 (broker)

•maria.remboski@kw.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME2021722

Redfin Estimate

$1,607,925

$408K since sold in January 2023$50K since October

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This home's estimate is 25.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,350,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,163 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,050,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,386 sq ft
78 Alexander St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,698 sq ft
45 Chestnut St St, Princeton, NJ 08542
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,695,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,128 sq ft
151 Patton Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,075,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,424 sq ft
528 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,137,003
F
5 beds2 baths2,233 sq ft
40 Murray Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.6%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$995K

$55K MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

11 days MoM

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Sale history for 124 Mercer St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJME2021722

Jan 5, 2023

Sold

$1,200,000

Sep 16, 2022

Pending

—

Sep 15, 2022

Contingent

—

Sep 9, 2022

Listed

$1,195,000

Sep 2, 2022

Coming Soon

$1,195,000

TREND #6922443

Jul 7, 2017

Sold

$899,000

Mar 30, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 17, 2017

Contingent

—

Mar 17, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 13, 2017

Contingent

—

Feb 4, 2017

Listed

$899,000

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1000037046

Jul 7, 2017

Sold

$899,000

Feb 4, 2017

Listed

$899,000

+20

Just a short stroll from the pulse of downtown, and three doors down from Einstein's former residence, this 1830's home adds its own quiet grace and elegance to one of Princeton's most historic streets. A Palladian window perches above the front door in a welcoming foyer, a hint of the home's warm charm: vintage details, original wood floors, and two wood-burning fireplaces, one to be found in the sun-washed living room. Glass doors in the family room and generous windows in the dining room frame views of a bluestone patio and deep, picturesque backyard. A mudroom area/storage pantry, handy to the driveway, serves an updated kitchen and matching butler's pantry lined with granite and ample cabinetry. Delightful with character and sunshine are a study and four bedrooms, including a suite, and the relaxed master with its own fireplace. Abundant storage can be found in ample built-in cabinetry, a full-height basement, and 1-car garage. Enjoy Princeton's fine dining, movies, shopping, theater - and leave the car at home! Blue ribbon school district.

Public Records

Aug 20, 1996

Sold

$370,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,580 (+3.4%)

$546,000 + $316,800

$862,800

2024

$22,795 (+5.9%)

$546,000 + $316,800

$862,800

2023

$21,520 (+4.2%)

$546,000 + $310,000

$856,000

2022

$20,655 (−0.3%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2021

$20,714 (+0.8%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2020

$20,553 (+10.5%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2019

$18,604 (+14.2%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2018

$16,287 (+1.4%)

$481,000 + $303,300

$784,300

2017

$16,063 (+1.6%)

$481,000 + $217,400

$698,400

2016

$15,811 (+6.4%)

$481,000 + $217,400

$698,400

2014

$14,862 (+2.5%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2013

$14,495 (+1.2%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2012

$14,318 (+3.1%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2011

$13,883 (+0.7%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2010

$13,781 (−10.8%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2009

$15,444

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

Tax history for 124 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,580 (+3.4%)

$546,000 + $316,800

$862,800

2024

$22,795 (+5.9%)

$546,000 + $316,800

$862,800

2023

$21,520 (+4.2%)

$546,000 + $310,000

$856,000

2022

$20,655 (−0.3%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2021

$20,714 (+0.8%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2020

$20,553 (+10.5%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2019

$18,604 (+14.2%)

$546,000 + $303,300

$849,300

2018

$16,287 (+1.4%)

$481,000 + $303,300

$784,300

2017

$16,063 (+1.6%)

$481,000 + $217,400

$698,400

2016

$15,811 (+6.4%)

$481,000 + $217,400

$698,400

2014

$14,862 (+2.5%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2013

$14,495 (+1.2%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2012

$14,318 (+3.1%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2011

$13,883 (+0.7%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2010

$13,781 (−10.8%)

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

2009

$15,444

$481,000 + $199,200

$680,200

*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

50 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

10,001 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,068

Year built

1830

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400039 0100011

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway, Detached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

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 All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas/Propane, Insert

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $303,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $546,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $849,300
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $20,714

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: HIBBEN
Directions: Rt 27 (Nassau Street) to Mercer Street to 124.
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,068
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1830
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400039 0100011

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Johnson Park School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° 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 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.53M – $1.85M

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Home values near 124 Mercer St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$466,094
132 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2682 Sq. Ft.	$2,219,952

Address	Redfin Estimate
154 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 963 Sq. Ft.	$901,964
134 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,701,332

Address	Redfin Estimate
150 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,376,422
130 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3460 Sq. Ft.	$1,900,991

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