OFF MARKET

Off market may 2019 for $837K

$1,602,791

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,078/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,559

sq ft

142 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Charming colonial close to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced study, Marquand Park, Springdale Golf Course, great shopping, restaurants, theater and all the great culture Princeton has to offer. Located across from a beautiful park with lots of parking in the long driveway and also street parking! Hardwood floors throughout most of the home, four fireplaces, expanded kitchen with a greenhouse sunroom, new windows and built-in bookcases throughout the home. Beautiful garden in the backyard with a fountain.

Single-familyProperty Type

1893Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Debbie Lang • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Debbie Lang • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME203166

Redfin Estimate

$1,602,791

$766K since sold in May 2019$44K since September

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B
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$1,137,003
C
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D
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$999,999
E
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$800,000
F
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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated September 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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29 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Princeton victorian has lots of charm. In need of updates, but only 1/2 mile from Palmer square's many shops and restaurants.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 142 Mercer St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJME203166

May 3, 2019

Listing Removed

—

May 3, 2019

Sold

$837,000

$327/sq ft

Mar 1, 2019

Pending

—

Jan 1, 2019

Listed

$885,000

$346/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1001757106

Nov 25, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Aug 3, 2018

Price Changed

$945,000

$369/sq ft

Jun 25, 2018

Price Changed

$995,000

$389/sq ft

Jun 1, 2018

Listed

$1,100,000

$430/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 23, 1991

Sold

$625,000

$244/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 26, 1988

Sold

$490,000

$191/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1981

Sold

$206,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,517 (+4.8%)

$536,000 + $324,500

$860,500

2024

$22,433 (+5.9%)

$536,000 + $324,500

$860,500

2023

$21,178 (+3.4%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2022

$20,487 (−0.3%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2021

$20,546 (+0.8%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2020

$20,386 (+12.3%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2019

$18,151 (−19.1%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2018

$22,446 (+3.5%)

$471,000 + $294,200

$765,200

2017

$21,682 (+1.6%)

$471,000 + $491,500

$962,500

2016

$21,342 (+3.6%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2014

$20,598 (+2.5%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2013

$20,089 (+1.2%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2012

$19,844 (+3.1%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2011

$19,241 (+0.7%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2010

$19,099 (+4.5%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2009

$18,275

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

Tax history for 142 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,517 (+4.8%)

$536,000 + $324,500

$860,500

2024

$22,433 (+5.9%)

$536,000 + $324,500

$860,500

2023

$21,178 (+3.4%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2022

$20,487 (−0.3%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2021

$20,546 (+0.8%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2020

$20,386 (+12.3%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2019

$18,151 (−19.1%)

$536,000 + $306,400

$842,400

2018

$22,446 (+3.5%)

$471,000 + $294,200

$765,200

2017

$21,682 (+1.6%)

$471,000 + $491,500

$962,500

2016

$21,342 (+3.6%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2014

$20,598 (+2.5%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2013

$20,089 (+1.2%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2012

$19,844 (+3.1%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2011

$19,241 (+0.7%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2010

$19,099 (+4.5%)

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

2009

$18,275

$471,000 + $471,700

$942,700

*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

161 ft.

Lot size

8,050 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,361

Year built

1840

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400039 0100018

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

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Not Furnished
Interior Features: Attic, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Side Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $491,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Asphalt, Wood Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50'x161'
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $471,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,559
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $962,500
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $22,446

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available, Cable TV Available, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes

Location

School Information
Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON
High School: PRINCETON
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Cross Street: Hibben Rd
Directions: Nassau St to Mercer St
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,361
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400039 0100018

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 71-79% 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

$1.52M – $1.84M

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Home values near 142 Mercer St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$468,748
150 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,376,422

Address	Redfin Estimate
162 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$2,645,680
132 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2682 Sq. Ft.	$2,237,522

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.	$1,696,783

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