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Off market jul 2019 for $1.7M

$2,562,576

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,948/mo

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36 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Designed by Charles Steadman, this beautifully renovated Greek Revival overlooks the heart of historic Mercer Hill with a classical silhouette tempered by warm 1830's charm that touches every room: original hardwoods, multiple fireplaces, and fine millwork that includes the chiseled molding and cascading staircase in the front hall. Significant recent changes and a keen eye for decor bring this home into 2019 with soaring ceilinged rooms soaked in natural light from dramatic, oversized windows. A pair of marble fireplaces anchors adjoining living and family rooms, perfect for large-scale entertaining. A bookcase-wrapped study tucks quietly away. The dining room can handle a banquet-sized table, and flows to one of the two side porches. In the kitchen, a brick fireplace brings warmth to modern amenities: stainless appliances, concrete counters, and connecting mudroom with ample storage. A sun-dappled deck, backyard, and bluestone patio feel far removed from town and gown, yet Nassau Street sits within a block with the train and McCarter Theater nearby as well. The sunny upper floors house 5 spacious bedrooms, including a lavish master suite, and picture perfect modern baths. (Don't miss one of Princeton's best views from the master bath!) Tons of walk-in storage, central AC, front & rear stair cases, a 2-car garage and additional parking for 2 more cars off Steadman Alley all combine to tie the bow. .. Come see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

9,300 sq ftLot Size

4 spacesParking

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

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

Bought with Jud Henderson • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

•609-921-1050 (broker)

•info@callawayhenderson.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME275828

Redfin Estimate

$2,562,576

$768K since sold in July 2019$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 57.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.62M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,350,000
A
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SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,370,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,312 sq ft
315 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,999,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,336 sq ft
134 Moore St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,386 sq ft
78 Alexander St, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,350,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,978 sq ft
156 Moore St, Princeton, NJ 08540

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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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Sale history for 36 Mercer St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 17, 2019

Sold

$1,795,000

BRIGHT MLS #NJME275828

Jul 1, 2019

Sold

$1,795,000

May 15, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 10, 2019

Contingent

—

Apr 3, 2019

Listed

$1,795,000

TREND #6251532

Sep 23, 2013

Sold

$1,350,000

Aug 8, 2013

Pending

—

Jul 15, 2013

Listed

$1,100,000

+18

BRIGHT MLS #1003524170

Sep 23, 2013

Sold

$1,350,000

Aug 2, 2013

Listing Removed

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Jul 15, 2013

Listed

$1,100,000

+18

RARE & full of potential! This Charles Steadman-built home from 1830's in historic Mercer Hill is one of only a few by Princeton's famous architect & town's first developers. Attractive facade w/ lovely gardens all around. Grand entrance w/ wide staircase greets you, beautiful 5"-wide original wood floors throughout guides you & so many unexpected features will please you. Formal Living Room is well-lit & cozy w/ fireplace & access to serene side Porch. Family Rm/Library has beautiful built-ins for endless books & more. Private Den w/ more built-ins just beyond gorgeous fireplace. Enter traditional Dining Rm w/ more original wood floors & secret access to 2nd Porch. Come into charming Kitchen wrapping around brick fireplace w/ room for breakfast table. Exit onto Back Deck and revel in the beauty of a manicured Garden. 2nd FL Master and Sitting Rm w/ fireplace for each. 2 Baths w/ claw-foot tubs & 2 more Bedrooms complete level. 3rd FL has twin dormir Bedrooms & extra lg walk-in attic. Showings begin 7/21 at Open H.

Public Records

Mar 10, 1993

Sold

$735,000

Public Records

Sep 2, 1986

Sold

$700,000

Public Records

Jul 31, 1986

Sold

$700,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$40,339 (+2.6%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2024

$39,306 (+5.9%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2023

$37,107 (+3.4%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2022

$35,896

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2021

$35,875 (+0.8%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2020

$35,596 (+17.6%)

$540,000 + $930,900

$1,470,900

2019

$30,269 (+4.8%)

$540,000 + $930,900

$1,470,900

2018

$28,893 (+1.4%)

$475,000 + $801,100

$1,276,100

2017

$28,497 (+1.6%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2016

$28,050 (+3.6%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2014

$27,072 (+11.7%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2013

$24,227 (+1.2%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2012

$23,932 (+3.1%)

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

2011

$23,204 (+0.7%)

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

2010

$23,034 (−26.1%)

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

2009

$31,188

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

Tax history for 36 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$40,339 (+2.6%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2024

$39,306 (+5.9%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2023

$37,107 (+3.4%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2022

$35,896

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2021

$35,875 (+0.8%)

$540,000 + $936,000

$1,476,000

2020

$35,596 (+17.6%)

$540,000 + $930,900

$1,470,900

2019

$30,269 (+4.8%)

$540,000 + $930,900

$1,470,900

2018

$28,893 (+1.4%)

$475,000 + $801,100

$1,276,100

2017

$28,497 (+1.6%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2016

$28,050 (+3.6%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2014

$27,072 (+11.7%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2013

$24,227 (+1.2%)

$475,000 + $764,000

$1,239,000

2012

$23,932 (+3.1%)

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

2011

$23,204 (+0.7%)

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

2010

$23,034 (−26.1%)

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

2009

$31,188

$475,000 + $661,900

$1,136,900

*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

2.5

Lot width

47 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

9,300 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,424

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400041 0100012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway, Alley

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2

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

Interior Information
Interior Features: Attic, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Mud Room
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

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

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $764,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 46.50 x 200.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $475,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $1,239,000
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $28,893

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018

Utilities

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

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Association Recreation Fee
Association Recreation Fee: $999

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: Nassau Street to Mercer Street to #36 on left.
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,424
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 9,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400041 0100012

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Johnson Park School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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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, 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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Estimated sale price

$2.44M – $2.95M

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Home values near 36 Mercer St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2812 Sq. Ft.	$1,782,433
40 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,828,730

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3010 Sq. Ft.	$1,636,060
28 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2821 Sq. Ft.	$1,855,121

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3872 Sq. Ft.	$1,453,526
32 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2380 Sq. Ft.	$820,069

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