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253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Property report

Also known as: 253 Jefferson Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1982

Acreage

0.4

Sale price

$470,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 Jefferson Road
ZIP code
08540
County
Mercer
Block
7112
Lot
5
Municipality
1114
Parcel ID
7112-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/23/1996
Sale price
$470,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$44,257
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,840
Year built
1982
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.4

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/23/1996 $470,000

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Tax

Property taxes for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$44,257
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$751,400
Land value
$400,000
Building value
$351,400

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $751,400 $751,400 5.89 $44,257 +121.18%
2024 $751,400 $751,400 2.663 $20,010 +5.93%
2023 $751,400 $751,400 2.514 $18,890 +3.37%
2022 $751,400 $751,400 2.432 $18,274 -0.29%
2021 $751,400 $751,400 2.439 $18,327 +0.79%
2020 $751,400 $751,400 2.42 $18,184 +2.02%
2019 $751,400 $751,400 2.372 $17,823 +1.72%
2018 $751,400 $751,400 2.332 $17,523 +1.39%
2017 $751,400 $751,400 2.3 $17,282 +3.80%
2016 $735,400 $735,400 2.264 $16,649 +2.35%
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Neighborhood

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Community Park Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 286 0.36
Community Park Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 286 0.36
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 0.54
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.55
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.55
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.76
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.76
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.87
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 1.12
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 1.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
J Witherspoon Middle School 7 Public 6-8 816 0.26
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 0.54
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.55
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.76
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.87
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.96
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 1.04
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Princeton High School 6 Public 9-12 1,532 0.36
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.55
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.87
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.96
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 1.04
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart NR Private PK-12 385 1.43
West Winsdor Plainsboro North 6 Public 9-12 1,486 4.14
West Windsor-Plains High School South 7 Public 9-12 1,630 4.40
Montgomery High School 8 Public 9-12 1,603 4.56
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 5.07

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Neighbors for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ

62 Hartley Ave, Princeton 95 Cuyler Rd, Princeton 316 Cherry Valley Rd, Princeton 166 River Rd, Princeton 71 Leigh Ave, Princeton 552 Mercer Rd, Princeton 100 Clover Ln, Princeton 222 Moore St, Princeton 90 Battle Rd W, Princeton 256 Edgerstoune Rd, Princeton 177 Parkside Dr, Princeton 79 Lovers Ln, Princeton 183 Jefferson Rd, Princeton 55 Baldwin Ln, Princeton 4393 Province Line Rd, Princeton 422 Ewing St, Princeton 694 Ewing St, Princeton 35 Oakland St, Princeton 213 State Rd, Princeton

Nearby ZIP codes for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ

08502, Somerset County, NJ 08512, Middlesex County, NJ 08525, Mercer County, NJ 08528, Somerset County, NJ 08534, Mercer County, NJ 08536, Middlesex County, NJ 08542, Mercer County, NJ 08550, Mercer County, NJ 08553, Somerset County, NJ 08558, Somerset County, NJ 08561, Mercer County, NJ 08619, Mercer County, NJ 08648, Mercer County, NJ 08821, Somerset County, NJ 08823, Somerset County, NJ 08824, Middlesex County, NJ 08852, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The development at 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1982.

What is the total square footage of 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 has a total of 2,840 square feet.

When was 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold on 08/23/1996 for $470,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 is currently assessed at $751,400.

What are the property taxes for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The property taxes for 253 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 total $44,257.

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