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Off market aug 2005 for $1.1M

$1,865,408

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,316/mo

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401 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

Long drive leads to unique property close to Battlefield Park with special blend of entertaining & private spaces. A tranquil retreat not far from town center & near to open space, train, Institute & University. Outside features special landscaping, extensive bluestone terrace & elegant pool. Interior includes formal living & dining rooms, large handsome family room, cozy den & first floor master bedroom suite. House has award-winning sunroom/exercise room with hydropool-spa & beautiful views of property once part of the historic Drumthwacket estate. A beautifully maintained property with numerous special interior & exterior details.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1.02 acresLot Size

1 garage spacesParking

Bought with Martha F. Stockton • Stockton Real Estate L.L.C.

•609-915-2884 (broker)

•sre.marty@gmail.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJME131320

Redfin Estimate

$1,865,408

$715K since sold in August 2005$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3% lower than the average sale price ($1.92M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,950,000
A
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,825,000
B
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,755,000
C
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127 Westerly Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,260,000
D
4 beds4 baths4,886 sq ft
73 Wilson Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$1,495,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
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SOLD MAY 22, 2026
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F
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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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29 MoM

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Sale history for 401 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,247 (+2.6%)

$352,000 + $535,200

$887,200

2024

$23,626 (−3.9%)

$352,000 + $535,200

$887,200

2023

$24,587 (+3.4%)

$352,000 + $535,200

$887,200

2022

$23,785 (−0.3%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2021

$23,853 (+0.8%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2020

$23,668 (+2.0%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2019

$23,198 (+1.7%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2018

$22,807 (+1.4%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2017

$22,494 (+1.6%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2016

$22,141 (+3.6%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2014

$21,369 (+2.8%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2013

$20,796 (−0.9%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2012

$20,980 (+4.1%)

$402,000 + $573,900

$975,900

2011

$20,159 (+1.4%)

$452,000 + $573,900

$1,025,900

2010

$19,872 (+2.2%)

$452,000 + $573,900

$1,025,900

2009

$19,453

$452,000 + $573,900

$1,025,900

Tax history for 401 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,247 (+2.6%)

$352,000 + $535,200

$887,200

2024

$23,626 (−3.9%)

$352,000 + $535,200

$887,200

2023

$24,587 (+3.4%)

$352,000 + $535,200

$887,200

2022

$23,785 (−0.3%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2021

$23,853 (+0.8%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2020

$23,668 (+2.0%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2019

$23,198 (+1.7%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2018

$22,807 (+1.4%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2017

$22,494 (+1.6%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2016

$22,141 (+3.6%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2014

$21,369 (+2.8%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2013

$20,796 (−0.9%)

$402,000 + $576,000

$978,000

2012

$20,980 (+4.1%)

$402,000 + $573,900

$975,900

2011

$20,159 (+1.4%)

$452,000 + $573,900

$1,025,900

2010

$19,872 (+2.2%)

$452,000 + $573,900

$1,025,900

2009

$19,453

$452,000 + $573,900

$1,025,900

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.02 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,865

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1409902 00017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway, Other, Attached Carport

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Disposal
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), CeilngFan(s), Attic/House Fan, WhirlPool/HotTub, Stall Shower, Dining Area
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $374,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow

Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Outside Shower

Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground, Indoor

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.02 ACRE
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $161,500

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $536,200
Tax Year: 2004
Tax Annual Amount: $15,764

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
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: QUAKER ROAD
Directions: Mercer Rd to property just by Battlefield Park (columns side). Turn onto private road between black & blue mailboxes. Property is house in back.
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,865
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1409902 00017

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 • 2.1mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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, 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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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

$1.77M – $2.15M

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Home values near 401 Mercer St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
381 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,536,173
357 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3051 Sq. Ft.	$1,462,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
369 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,323,196
347 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3072 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,983

Address	Redfin Estimate
395 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,755,472
452 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3077 Sq. Ft.	$1,572,789

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