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170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Property report

Also known as: 170 Prospect Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.392

Sale price

$870,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
170 Prospect Avenue
ZIP code
08540
County
Mercer
Block
55.01
Lot
28
Municipality
1114
Parcel ID
55.01-28

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/05/2014
Sale price
$870,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$63,930
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,236
Year built
1928
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.392

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
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Ownership

Ownership information for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ

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

Sales history for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/05/2014 $870,000 XXXXX XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$63,930
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,085,400
Land value
$566,500
Building value
$518,900

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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 $1,085,400 $1,085,400 5.89 $63,930 +122.43%
2024 $1,079,300 $1,079,300 2.663 $28,742 +6.53%
2023 $1,073,200 $1,073,200 2.514 $26,980 +3.37%
2022 $1,073,200 $1,073,200 2.432 $26,100 -0.29%
2021 $1,073,200 $1,073,200 2.439 $26,175 +0.79%
2020 $1,073,200 $1,073,200 2.42 $25,971 +2.02%
2019 $1,073,200 $1,073,200 2.372 $25,456 +1.72%
2018 $1,073,200 $1,073,200 2.332 $25,027 +29.52%
2017 $840,100 $840,100 2.3 $19,322 +1.59%
2016 $840,100 $840,100 2.264 $19,020 +2.35%
Permits

Permit information for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.31
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.46
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.46
Riverside Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-5 293 0.50
Riverside Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-5 293 0.50
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.82
Child Development Center At Bristol Myers Squibb NR Private K 14 0.82
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 0.94
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 0.94
Community Park Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 286 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.31
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.46
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.82
J Witherspoon Middle School 7 Public 6-8 816 0.85
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.93
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 1.10
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 1.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.31
Princeton High School 6 Public 9-12 1,532 0.73
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 0.82
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 0.93
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 1.10
Fusion Academy Princeton NR Private 7-12 30 1.71
West Winsdor Plainsboro North 6 Public 9-12 1,486 3.06
West Windsor-Plains High School South 7 Public 9-12 1,630 3.38
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 4.53

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Neighbors for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ

160 Prospect Ave, Princeton 85 Harrison St, Princeton 67 Harrison St, Princeton 75 Patton Ave, Princeton 69 Harrison St, Princeton 51 Patton Ave, Princeton 49 Patton Ave, Princeton 55 Patton Ave, Princeton 164 Prospect Ave, Princeton 75 Harrison St, Princeton 71 Patton Ave, Princeton 69 Patton Ave, Princeton 179 Prospect Ave, Princeton 45 Patton Ave, Princeton 56 Princeton Ave, Princeton 168 Prospect Ave, Princeton 50 Princeton Ave, Princeton 187 Prospect Ave, Princeton 172-190 Prospect Ave, Princeton 462 N Harrison St, Princeton

Nearby ZIP codes for 170 Prospect Avenue, 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 08690, Mercer County, NJ 08821, Somerset County, NJ 08823, Somerset County, NJ 08824, Middlesex County, NJ 08844, Somerset County, NJ 08852, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The development at 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540?

170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 has a total of 3,236 square feet.

When was 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the sale price?

170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold on 08/05/2014 for $870,000.

What is the assessed value of 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540?

170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 is currently assessed at $1,085,400.

What are the property taxes for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The property taxes for 170 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 total $63,930.

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