Google street view image for 874 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Off market apr 1998 for $283K

$1,596,443

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,919/mo

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874 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

About this home

874 Mercer Rd is a 2,362 square foot house on a 11.67 acre lot. - it last sold on April 08, 1998 for $283,500. Based on Redfin's Princeton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,596,443.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

11.67 acresLot Size

$676Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,596,443

$1.3M since sold in April 1998$166K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,180,000
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,100,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,474 sq ft
1 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$921,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,474 sq ft
9 Holly Ln, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,915,000
D
6 beds5 baths3,742 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$561,800
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,273 sq ft
60 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$2,250,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,979 sq ft
189 Constitution Dr, 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

101.9%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$74K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

4 days MoM

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165

9 MoM

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Sale history for 874 Mercer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,109 (+2.6%)

$512,500 + $223,300

$735,800

2024

$19,594 (+1.9%)

$512,500 + $223,300

$735,800

2023

$19,222 (+3.4%)

$512,500 + $223,300

$735,800

2022

$18,595 (−0.3%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2021

$18,649 (+0.8%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2020

$18,503 (+2.0%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2019

$18,136 (+1.7%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2018

$17,830 (+1.9%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2017

$17,496 (+1.6%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2016

$17,222 (+3.6%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2014

$16,621 (+2.5%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2013

$16,211 (−2.2%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2012

$16,579 (−2.0%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2011

$16,921 (+1.4%)

$591,300 + $219,400

$810,700

2010

$16,680 (+22.3%)

$641,700 + $219,400

$861,100

2009

$13,634

$641,700 + $219,400

$861,100

Tax history for 874 Mercer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,109 (+2.6%)

$512,500 + $223,300

$735,800

2024

$19,594 (+1.9%)

$512,500 + $223,300

$735,800

2023

$19,222 (+3.4%)

$512,500 + $223,300

$735,800

2022

$18,595 (−0.3%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2021

$18,649 (+0.8%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2020

$18,503 (+2.0%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2019

$18,136 (+1.7%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2018

$17,830 (+1.9%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2017

$17,496 (+1.6%)

$541,300 + $223,300

$764,600

2016

$17,222 (+3.6%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2014

$16,621 (+2.5%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2013

$16,211 (−2.2%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2012

$16,579 (−2.0%)

$541,300 + $219,400

$760,700

2011

$16,921 (+1.4%)

$591,300 + $219,400

$810,700

2010

$16,680 (+22.3%)

$641,700 + $219,400

$861,100

2009

$13,634

$641,700 + $219,400

$861,100

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

Property details

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MERCER ROAD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,362
Legal Description: B-10,L-17

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 508,345
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 10102
Municipality Name: PRINCETON
Acres: 11.67
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: PRINCETON

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,362
Stories: —
Lot Size: 11.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 1410102 00012

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Johnson Park School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

J Witherspoon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

9/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.52M – $1.84M

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Home values near 874 Mercer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
913 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,284,852
973 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2493 Sq. Ft.	$1,382,714

Address	Redfin Estimate
949 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,285,484
1015 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2948 Sq. Ft.	$948,756

Address	Redfin Estimate
961 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,103,808
1004 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	—

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