NOT LISTED FOR SALE

533 Mercer Rd Princeton, NJ 08540

Estimated Value: $1,192,000 - $1,473,678

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,538 Sq Ft
$372/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2023

Last sale price $1,090,000 $308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,437/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Johnson Park School Rated A+
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • 1-minute walk to Princeton Battlefield State Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to the unique architect designed and modified home in Princeton! It has lots of potential with your magic touch to become your dream home! From the front porch, entering the foyer, the spacious and bright living room is waiting for you, with a fireplace, plenty windows, and view to the private back yard. Across the foyer, one side is a large and bright family room; the other side is the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has two ceiling fans, dual sinks and ranges, and a patio door to the patio and back yard, ; The dining room has high ceiling with chandelier, build-in wood shelving around the fireplace, wood door and trims, and 3 floor-to-ceiling windows. Walking through the dining room, there are 2 generous bedrooms, both connecting to a landing with more closet or storage, and a full bath, good for in-law suit or guest room. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom has a fireplace, plenty closets, a walk-in closet in the sitting area, and the attached master bath with stall sink and bath tub; a full bath in the hallway is next to the other bedroom, a good size of loft can be used as an office. More features are: a large full basement, just freshly painted, with a workshop and plenty storage areas; two car garage with brand new doors; newer roof only about 4 years; whole house freshly painted interior and exterior, and beautiful flowers in the front and back yard. It is located next to the Historic Princeton Battlefield State Park, the park's hiking trails lead to the Delaware and Raritan Canal and to the 588-acre (2 km2) adjacent property of the Institute for Advanced Study. It is close to downtown Princeton, shopping, restaurants, Excellent Princeton School District, easy to commuting to major roadways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LEE YEEN TAI

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton License #RS357515 Listed on: 03/31/2023

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Xiaoyi Wu

Queenston Realty, LLC License #1536520

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,839

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Walls
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,538 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Princeton Middle School
  • Princeton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00016
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-09901-00016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,839

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-03-31
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to the unique architect designed and modified home in Princeton! It has lots of potential with your magic touch to become your dream home! From the front porch, entering the foyer, the spacious and bright living room is waiting for you, with a fireplace, plenty windows, and view to the private back yard. Across the foyer, one side is a large and bright family room; the other side is the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has two ceiling fans, dual sinks and ranges, and a patio door to the patio and back yard, ; The dining room has high ceiling with chandelier, build-in wood shelving around the fireplace, wood door and trims, and 3 floor-to-ceiling windows. Walking through the dining room, there are 2 generous bedrooms, both connecting to a landing with more closet or storage, and a full bath, good for in-law suit or guest room. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom has a fireplace, plenty closets, a walk-in closet in the sitting area, and the attached master bath with stall sink and bath tub; a full bath in the hallway is next to the other bedroom, a good size of loft can be used as an office. More features are: a large full basement, just freshly painted, with a workshop and plenty storage areas; two car garage with brand new doors; newer roof only about 4 years; whole house freshly painted interior and exterior, and beautiful flowers in the front and back yard. It is located next to the Historic Princeton Battlefield State Park, the park's hiking trails lead to the Delaware and Raritan Canal and to the 588-acre (2 km2) adjacent property of the Institute for Advanced Study. It is close to downtown Princeton, shopping, restaurants, Excellent Princeton School District, easy to commuting to major roadways.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Wood Walls, 2 Story Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Den, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Workshop, Full, Garage Access, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3538
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3538
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 308.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3538
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 533

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 337400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 355000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 30927.60
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2146374
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16839.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-09901-00016
  • Tax Lot: 00016
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 05/18/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2002
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,316,420
Source: Public Records

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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
-- $620,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2023 05/18/23 Sold $1,090,000 0.0% $308 / Sq Ft
04/09/2023 04/09/23 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2023 03/31/23 For Sale $1,089,900 -- $308 / Sq Ft
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
2024 $17,407 $739,100 $305,000 $434,100
2023 $17,407 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2022 $16,839 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2021 $16,888 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2020 $16,756 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2019 $16,424 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2018 $16,147 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2017 $15,925 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2016 $15,676 $692,400 $355,000 $337,400
2015 $15,831 $715,700 $355,000 $360,700
2014 $15,638 $715,700 $355,000 $360,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2027392

Bright MLS

APN: 14-09901-0000-00016