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Off market nov 2017 for $1.1M

$1,549,396

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,795/mo

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229 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Move over, Marcel Breuer --- here comes Robert Geddes!! Mid-century modern home in Princeton designed by the former Chair of the Department of Architecture for himself. It doesn't get much better than this! Private gardens, clever interior spaces, and proximity to Nassau Street combine with extraordinary design elements to create an exciting environment in which to live. An extraordinary opportunity! Fireplace is decorative, believed to work.

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

0.7 acresLot Size

5 spacesParking

Listed by Robin Wallack • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Robin Wallack • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000451935

Redfin Estimate

$1,549,396

$424K since sold in November 2017$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 19.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,500,000
A
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
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B
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,075,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,424 sq ft
528 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,750,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,333 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,655,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,232 sq ft
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F
3 beds2 baths1,767 sq ft
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$4,947/mo

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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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136

29 MoM

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Sale history for 229 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,551 (+2.6%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2024

$23,922 (+5.9%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2023

$22,583 (+3.4%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2022

$21,847 (−0.3%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2021

$21,910 (+0.8%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2020

$21,739 (+2.0%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2019

$21,308 (+1.7%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2018

$20,948 (+1.4%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2017

$20,661 (+1.6%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2016

$20,337 (+3.6%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2014

$19,627 (+2.5%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2013

$19,143 (+1.2%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2012

$18,909 (+3.1%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2011

$18,334 (+0.7%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2010

$18,200 (−23.5%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2009

$23,784

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

Tax history for 229 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,551 (+2.6%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2024

$23,922 (+5.9%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2023

$22,583 (+3.4%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2022

$21,847 (−0.3%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2021

$21,910 (+0.8%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2020

$21,739 (+2.0%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2019

$21,308 (+1.7%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2018

$20,948 (+1.4%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2017

$20,661 (+1.6%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2016

$20,337 (+3.6%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2014

$19,627 (+2.5%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2013

$19,143 (+1.2%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2012

$18,909 (+3.1%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2011

$18,334 (+0.7%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2010

$18,200 (−23.5%)

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

2009

$23,784

$552,500 + $345,800

$898,300

*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

0.7 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,206

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400035 0100001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Carport Spaces: 3
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Carport

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Skylight(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $345,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Block
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Flat
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 203X150
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $552,500

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $898,300
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $20,338

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Electric, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK
Middle Or Junior School: J WITHERSPOON
High School: PRINCETON
School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Location Information
Cross Street: LOVERS LANE
Directions: Nassau Street to Mercer Street, on the corner of Mercer Street and Lovers Lane. There is an additional driveway to the house on Lovers Lane.
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,206
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400035 0100001

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 • 1.7mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 14 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

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Home values near 229 Mercer St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,018,196
190 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,151,714

Address	Redfin Estimate
219 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,210,335
200 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 7516 Sq. Ft.	$4,026,417

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 4359 Sq. Ft.	$3,860,506
210 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 8358 Sq. Ft.	$3,794,418

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