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159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 - Property report

Also known as: 159 John St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1890

Acreage

0.066

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 John Street
ZIP code
08542
County
Mercer
Block
17.03
Lot
68
Municipality
1114
Parcel ID
17.03-68

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$18,451
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,364
Stories
2
Year built
1890
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.066

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$18,701
Current property tax
$18,451
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$317,500
Land value
$230,000
Building value
$87,500

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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 $317,500 $317,500 5.89 $18,701 +121.18%
2024 $317,500 $317,500 2.663 $8,455 +5.93%
2023 $317,500 $317,500 2.514 $7,982 +3.37%
2022 $317,500 $317,500 2.432 $7,722 -0.29%
2021 $317,500 $317,500 2.439 $7,744 +0.79%
2020 $317,500 $317,500 2.42 $7,684 +2.02%
2019 $317,500 $317,500 2.372 $7,531 +1.72%
2018 $317,500 $317,500 2.332 $7,404 +8.39%
2017 $297,000 $297,000 2.3 $6,831 +1.59%
2016 $297,000 $297,000 2.264 $6,724 +2.35%
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.10
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.10
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.24
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.24
Community Park Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 286 0.36
Community Park Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 286 0.36
Child Development Center At Bristol Myers Squibb NR Private K 14 0.40
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 1.17
Johnson Park School 6 Public PK, K-5 409 1.18
Johnson Park School 6 Public PK, K-5 409 1.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.10
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.24
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.40
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.53
J Witherspoon Middle School 7 Public 6-8 816 0.69
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 1.13
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 1.17
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.10
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.24
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.40
Princeton High School 6 Public 9-12 1,532 0.49
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 1.13
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart NR Private PK-12 385 1.52
West Winsdor Plainsboro North 6 Public 9-12 1,486 3.95
West Windsor-Plains High School South 7 Public 9-12 1,630 4.00
Montgomery High School 8 Public 9-12 1,603 4.97

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Neighbors for 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ

161 John St, Princeton 145 John St, Princeton 165 John St, Princeton 10 Maclean St, Princeton 16 Maclean St, Princeton 158 Witherspoon St, Princeton 6 Torrey Ln, Princeton 155 John St, Princeton 41 Quarry St, Princeton 164 Witherspoon St, Princeton 171 John St, Princeton 14 Maclean St, Princeton 22 Maclean St, Princeton 173-175 John St, Princeton 12 Maclean St, Princeton 20 Maclean, Princeton 30 Maclean St, Princeton 144-150 Witherspoon St, Princeton 4 Torrey Ln, Princeton 18 Maclean St, Princeton

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 John Street, 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 08540, Mercer County, NJ 08540, Middlesex County, NJ 08540, Somerset County, NJ 08550, Mercer County, NJ 08553, Somerset County, NJ 08558, Somerset County, NJ 08561, Mercer County, NJ 08609, Mercer County, NJ 08619, Mercer County, NJ 08648, Mercer County, NJ 08823, Somerset County, NJ 08824, Middlesex County, NJ 08852, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542?

The development at 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 was built in 1890.

What is the total square footage of 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542?

159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 has a total of 1,364 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542?

159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 is currently assessed at $317,500.

What are the property taxes for 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542?

The property taxes for 159 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 total $18,700.

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