OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2016 for $1.7M

$2,691,110

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,932/mo

•

3,737

sq ft

71 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

A home of true Princeton elegance where historic character blends with modern amenities. A clever layout on the main floor connects spacious rooms with a natural flow creating a space perfect for entertaining as well as day to day family life served by a kitchen equipped to accommodate any gourmet chef. The master bedroom has French doors opening onto a balcony and an en suite bathroom fit for a 5 star boutique hotel. Two more bedrooms with a bathroom are located on the second floor while on the 3rd floor there is a 4th bedroom with charming bath and entertainment/studio/playroom. All of this at a prime location within a stroll of downtown Princeton.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$720Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Yael L Zakut • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Roberta Parker • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002683868

Redfin Estimate

$2,691,110

$941K since sold in April 2016$20K since July

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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,260,000
C
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D
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,850,000
E
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Market trends in 08540, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$966K

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

2 days MoM

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41 MoM

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Sale history for 71 Westcott Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 27, 2016

Sold

$1,750,000

$468/sq ft

TREND #6631370

Apr 6, 2016

Sold

$1,750,000

$468/sq ft

Mar 18, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 16, 2016

Sold

$1,750,000

$468/sq ft

Feb 11, 2016

Pending

—

Dec 9, 2015

Relisted

—

Nov 23, 2015

Contingent

—

Oct 8, 2015

Relisted

—

Sep 21, 2015

Contingent

—

Sep 19, 2015

Delisted

—

Aug 21, 2015

Listed

$1,895,000

$507/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1002683868

Apr 6, 2016

Sold

$1,750,000

$468/sq ft

Feb 3, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Aug 20, 2015

Listed

$1,895,000

$507/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007767986

May 22, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Feb 3, 2015

Listed

$1,995,000

$534/sq ft

Public Records

May 8, 2007

Sold

$2,375,000

$636/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME119772

Jan 21, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 26, 2006

Listed

$2,375,000

$636/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME240892

Oct 28, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2006

Listed

$2,500,000

$669/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 2, 2006

Sold

$1,350,000

$361/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJME132302

Dec 2, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Nov 29, 2004

Listed

$1,350,000

$361/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,286 (+2.6%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2024

$44,126 (+5.9%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2023

$41,657 (+3.4%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2022

$40,298 (−0.3%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2021

$40,414 (+0.8%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2020

$40,099 (+2.0%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2019

$39,304 (+1.7%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2018

$38,641 (+1.4%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2017

$38,111 (−0.8%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2016

$38,424 (+3.6%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2014

$37,083 (+2.5%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2013

$36,167 (+1.2%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2012

$35,726 (+3.1%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2011

$34,640 (+0.7%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2010

$34,385 (−4.8%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2009

$36,118

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

Tax history for 71 Westcott Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,286 (+2.6%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2024

$44,126 (+5.9%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2023

$41,657 (+3.4%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2022

$40,298 (−0.3%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2021

$40,414 (+0.8%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2020

$40,099 (+2.0%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2019

$39,304 (+1.7%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2018

$38,641 (+1.4%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2017

$38,111 (−0.8%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2016

$38,424 (+3.6%)

$762,000 + $895,000

$1,657,000

2014

$37,083 (+2.5%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2013

$36,167 (+1.2%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2012

$35,726 (+3.1%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2011

$34,640 (+0.7%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2010

$34,385 (−4.8%)

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

2009

$36,118

$762,000 + $935,200

$1,697,200

*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

100 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,737

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mercer County

APN

1400003 0100016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Detached Garage

Interior

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

Interior Information
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Stone
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Air Filter System, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $935,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X200
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $762,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,737
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $1,697,200
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $37,542

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
Water Source: Public

Location

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

Location Information
Cross Street: LIBRARY
Directions: From 206 left to Westcott, or from Library right and then left to Westcott
Municipality: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,737
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1400003 0100016

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Community Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 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

$2.56M – $3.10M

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Home values near 71 Westcott Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3474 Sq. Ft.	$2,489,776
65 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3913 Sq. Ft.	$2,689,188

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3536 Sq. Ft.	$2,261,972
77 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,484,938

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,543,979
73 Westcott Rd, Princeton, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3845 Sq. Ft.	$2,683,481

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