$1,230,000
RENTED JUL 14, 2025

1004 Mercer Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated payment $7,893/month

Total Views 10,475
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,088 Sq Ft
$589 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

An ode to mid-century modern design! Enjoy one-level living at its finest, just minutes to the University and downtown Princeton. Four bedrooms and two full baths provide ample accommodation in this quiet retreat nestled in a lovely natural surrounding. Chefs and entertainers alike will appreciate the beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a Wolf cooktop, double ovens including a steam oven, and a quartz waterfall center island with seating and more. A wall of windows provides a scenic overlook of the spacious backyard. Located in Princeton Public Schools district. Welcome home!

Listing Agent

Alison Covello

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton Listed on: 06/09/2025

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned SINGLE FAMILY HOME

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,088 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Princeton Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-10102-00008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,289

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 6/9/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Remarks Public: An ode to mid-century modern design! Enjoy one-level living at its finest, just minutes to the University and downtown Princeton. Four bedrooms and two full baths provide ample accommodation in this quiet retreat nestled in a lovely natural surrounding. Chefs and entertainers alike will appreciate the beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a Wolf cooktop, double ovens including a steam oven, and a quartz waterfall center island with seating and more. A wall of windows provides a scenic overlook of the spacious backyard. Located in Princeton Public Schools district. Welcome home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Combination Kitchen/Living
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2088
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2088
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 589.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2088
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1004

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stone
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 10
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Middle School: PRINCETON
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396175
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: PRINCETON

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: SINGLE FAMILY HOME

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Pets: Dogs Ok, Breed Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14289.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-10102-00008
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,450 $536,600 $369,000 $167,600
2023 $14,450 $574,800 $407,200 $167,600
2022 $13,979 $574,800 $407,200 $167,600
2021 $14,019 $574,800 $407,200 $167,600
2020 $13,910 $574,800 $407,200 $167,600
2019 $13,634 $574,800 $407,200 $167,600
2018 $13,404 $574,800 $407,200 $167,600
2017 $13,092 $569,200 $407,200 $162,000
2016 $12,887 $569,200 $407,200 $162,000
2015 $12,989 $587,200 $407,200 $180,000
2014 $12,830 $587,200 $407,200 $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $1,230,000 0.0% $589 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Rent $6,000 -7.7% --
08/23/2024 08/23/24 Rented $6,500 0.0% --
07/25/2024 07/25/24 For Rent $6,500 0.0% --
03/30/2016 03/30/16 Sold $560,000 -2.6% $268 / Sq Ft
02/23/2016 02/23/16 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2016 01/07/16 For Sale $575,000 +2.7% $275 / Sq Ft
01/06/2016 01/06/16 Off Market $560,000 -- --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 For Sale $575,000 0.0% $275 / Sq Ft
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
08/28/2013 08/28/13 Under Contract -- -- --
08/13/2013 08/13/13 For Rent $3,400 +9.7% --
03/01/2013 03/01/13 Rented $3,100 +6.9% --
02/13/2013 02/13/13 Under Contract -- -- --
01/23/2013 01/23/13 For Rent $2,900 -9.4% --
11/15/2012 11/15/12 Rented $3,200 -15.8% --
11/13/2012 11/13/12 Under Contract -- -- --
07/24/2012 07/24/12 For Rent $3,800 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $560,000 Title Resource Guaranty Co
Deed $577,000 --
Deed $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $69,454 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $461,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $162,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2060692

Bright MLS

APN: 14-10102-0000-00008