Google street view image for 162 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

Off Market Nov 1982 for $360K

$3,284,284

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,285/mo

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162 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

162 Library Pl is a 4,905 square foot house on a 0.51 acre lot. - it last sold on November 01, 1982 for $360,000. Based on Redfin's Princeton data, we estimate the home's value is $3,284,284.

Single-familyProperty Type

1887Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,284,284

$2.9M since sold in November 1982$188K since August

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This home's estimate is 30% higher than the average sale price ($2.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,260,000
A
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,000,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,314 sq ft
155 Hodge Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$4,000,000
C
5 beds5 baths6,619 sq ft
87 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,999,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,336 sq ft
134 Moore St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,950,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,981 sq ft
307 Edgerstoune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,950,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,432 sq ft
254 Jefferson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$973K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

0 days MoM

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27 MoM

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Sale history for 162 Library Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$58,462 (+2.6%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2024

$56,964 (+5.9%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2023

$53,777 (+3.4%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2022

$52,023 (−0.3%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2021

$52,173 (+0.8%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2020

$51,766 (+2.0%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2019

$50,739 (+1.7%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2018

$49,884 (+1.4%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2017

$49,199 (+6.2%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2016

$46,316 (+3.6%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2014

$44,700 (−11.2%)

$818,000 + $1,227,800

$2,045,800

2013

$50,330 (−2.9%)

$818,000 + $1,227,800

$2,045,800

2012

$51,821 (+3.1%)

$818,000 + $1,543,800

$2,361,800

2011

$50,245 (+0.7%)

$918,000 + $1,543,800

$2,461,800

2010

$49,876 (+14.7%)

$918,000 + $1,543,800

$2,461,800

2009

$43,488

$918,000 + $1,543,800

$2,461,800

Tax history for 162 Library Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$58,462 (+2.6%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2024

$56,964 (+5.9%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2023

$53,777 (+3.4%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2022

$52,023 (−0.3%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2021

$52,173 (+0.8%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2020

$51,766 (+2.0%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2019

$50,739 (+1.7%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2018

$49,884 (+1.4%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2017

$49,199 (+6.2%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2016

$46,316 (+3.6%)

$818,000 + $1,321,100

$2,139,100

2014

$44,700 (−11.2%)

$818,000 + $1,227,800

$2,045,800

2013

$50,330 (−2.9%)

$818,000 + $1,227,800

$2,045,800

2012

$51,821 (+3.1%)

$818,000 + $1,543,800

$2,361,800

2011

$50,245 (+0.7%)

$918,000 + $1,543,800

$2,461,800

2010

$49,876 (+14.7%)

$918,000 + $1,543,800

$2,461,800

2009

$43,488

$918,000 + $1,543,800

$2,461,800

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

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Stone

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,905
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: B-10,L-7

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,351
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 10.02
Municipality Name: PRINCETON
Acres: 0.5131
Depth Footage: 217
Front Footage: 103
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,905
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400010 0200007

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Community Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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

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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

$3.12M – $3.78M

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Home values near 162 Library Pl

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
159 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,783,358
133 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,862,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
117 Library Place, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 9857 Sq. Ft.	$4,089,981
148 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,514,666

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,615,642
144 Library Place, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$2,816,233

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