$1,010,000 - $1,282,000
RENTED JUL 14, 2025

1004 Mercer Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,088 Sq Ft
$558 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold March 30, 2016

Last sale price $560,000 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,366/month

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2025

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!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Alison Covello

(609) 240-8332 alison.covello@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton Listed on: 05/13/2025

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Last Renter's Agent

Carole Leflore

(646) 591-1656 Carole.LeFlore@Compass.com Compass New Jersey, LLC - Short Hills License #1537439

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Short Hills

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,290

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1.7 Acre Lot
  • 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

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $9,750
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 9/2/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-10102-00008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,290

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-09-02
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Pets: Dogs Ok, Number Limit, Size/Weight Restriction, Breed Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 9750.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Exclusions: one chaise lounge in library buffet/bar in living room
  • Inclusions: furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • 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: 2.87
  • 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
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.70
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 74052.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: SINGLE FAMILY HOME

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-10102-00008
  • Close Date: 07/14/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Geofrey Russell J and Debaun Katharine H
Bought by
Linkov Joshua E and Linkov Allison
Seller's Agent
JILL E. Aguayo
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Roberta Parker
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.61%
Current Estimated Value
$1,164,619

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$604,619
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2003
Sold by
Rizk Amin
Bought by
Russell Geoffrey and Debaun Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$461,600
Interest Rate
5.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1997
Sold by
Quirinale John E
Bought by
Rizk Amin and Rizk Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Linkov Joshua E $560,000 Title Resource Guaranty Co
Russell Geoffrey $577,000 --
Rizk Amin $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Russell Geoffrey $461,600
Previous Owner Rizk Amin $162,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
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 View Prior Sale
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

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $14,290 $536,600 $369,000 $167,600
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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2059528

Bright MLS

APN: 14-10102-0000-00008