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51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 Property Information

51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton
Zip code 08542
County Mercer
Municipality
Block 30.03
Lot 93

Sales & Tax Overview for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

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Sale date 10/31/2021
Sale price $827,000
Arm's length
Property tax $16,681

Lot & Building Information for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

Building sqft 1,780
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.077
Year built 1900
Stories 2
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About 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542?

51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,780 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $626,400, the tax amount paid for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 is $36,894.

When was 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 last sold and what was the last sale price?

51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 was last sold in 10/31/2021 for $827,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/2021 $827,000
09/21/2017 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
10/31/2021 - D
09/21/2017 - D
         
         
         
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Property Taxes for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $16,681
Market value $626,400

Assessment History for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2024 $626,400 $626,400 2.663 $16,681 +13.77%
2023 $583,200 $583,200 2.514 $14,662 +3.37%
2022 $583,200 $583,200 2.432 $14,183 -0.29%
2021 $583,200 $583,200 2.439 $14,224 +0.79%
2020 $583,200 $583,200 2.42 $14,113 +2.02%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.20
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.20
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.47
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.47
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.58

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.20
J Witherspoon Middle School 7 Public 6-8 816 0.43
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.47
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.58
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.59

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Princeton High School 6 Public 9-12 1,532 0.24
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.47
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.58
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.59
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 0.74

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Neighbors for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton

Here are the neighbors for 51 Chestnut Street, Princeton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
76-78 Spruce St, Princeton 2,856 07/29/2024 $1,150,000
64 Spruce St, Princeton 2,156 03/07/2023 $1,490,000
80 Spruce St, Princeton 2,126 04/17/2006 $750,000
640 Snowden Ln, Princeton 3,184 12/14/2021 $250,000
120 Linden Ln, Princeton 1,050 03/19/2005 $1
592 Snowden Ln, Princeton 5,275 07/25/2016 $1,750,000
576 Snowden Ln, Princeton 5,269 09/01/2004 $1,600,000
606 Snowden Ln, Princeton 5,797 03/27/2008 $1,831,500
118 Linden Ln N, Princeton 1,742 04/14/2004 $500,000
70 Spruce St, Princeton 1,540 08/23/1999 $345,000
66 Pine St, Princeton 1,496 10/07/2024 $1,300,000
452 Herrontown Rd, Princeton 2,220 08/31/2018 $1
82 Spruce St, Princeton 1,484 06/15/2020 $835,000
66 Spruce St, Princeton 1,538
604 Snowden Ln, Princeton 4,753 11/27/2021 $1,400,000
658 Snowden Ln, Princeton 4,497 02/26/2021 $730,000
92-94 Spruce St, Princeton 3,576 08/23/2016 $750,000
74 Spruce St, Princeton 2,650 07/28/2021 $1,050,000
70 Pine St, Princeton 1,782 11/07/2022 $999,000

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