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280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Property report

Also known as: 280 Prospect

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1950

Acreage

0.459

Sale price

$715,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
280 Prospect
ZIP code
08540
County
Mercer
Block
56.03
Lot
68
Municipality
1114
Parcel ID
56.03-68

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/08/2020
Sale price
$715,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$43,474
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,408
Stories
2
Year built
1950
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.459

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ

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

Sales history for 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/08/2020 $715,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X. XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 280 Prospect, 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
$43,474
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$738,100
Land value
$577,000
Building value
$161,100

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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 $738,100 $738,100 5.89 $43,474 +121.18%
2024 $738,100 $738,100 2.663 $19,656 +5.93%
2023 $738,100 $738,100 2.514 $18,556 +3.37%
2022 $738,100 $738,100 2.432 $17,951 -0.29%
2021 $738,100 $738,100 2.439 $18,002 +0.79%
2020 $738,100 $738,100 2.42 $17,862 +2.02%
2019 $738,100 $738,100 2.372 $17,508 +1.72%
2018 $738,100 $738,100 2.332 $17,212 +17.23%
2017 $638,400 $638,400 2.3 $14,683 +1.59%
2016 $638,400 $638,400 2.264 $14,453 +2.35%
Permits

Permit information for 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Riverside Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-5 293 0.21
Riverside Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-5 293 0.21
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.21
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.73
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.73
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 0.78
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 0.78
French American School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 191 1.06
French American School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 191 1.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.21
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 0.73
J Witherspoon Middle School 7 Public 6-8 816 0.98
French American School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 191 1.06
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 1.12
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 1.19
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 1.50
Community Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,071 2.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.21
Princeton High School 6 Public 9-12 1,532 0.93
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 1.12
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 1.19
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 1.39
Fusion Academy Princeton NR Private 7-12 30 1.42
West Winsdor Plainsboro North 6 Public 9-12 1,486 2.92
West Windsor-Plains High School South 7 Public 9-12 1,630 3.37
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 4.23

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Neighbors for 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ

14 Forester Dr, Princeton 22 Cedar Ln, Princeton 46 Cedar Ln, Princeton 40 Cedar Ln, Princeton 33 Robert Rd, Princeton 87 Robert Rd, Princeton 27 Robert Rd, Princeton 94 Cedar Ln, Princeton 66 Cedar Ln, Princeton 34 Forester Dr, Princeton 28 Forester Dr, Princeton 58 Cedar Ln, Princeton 52 Cedar Ln, Princeton 312 Prospect Ave, Princeton 86 Cedar Ln, Princeton 34 Cedar Ln, Princeton 320 Prospect Ave, Princeton 20 Forester Dr, Princeton 76 Cedar Ln, Princeton 28 Cedar Ln, Princeton

Nearby ZIP codes for 280 Prospect, 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 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The development at 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540?

280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540 has a total of 1,408 square feet.

When was 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the sale price?

280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold on 05/08/2020 for $715,000.

What is the assessed value of 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540?

280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540 is currently assessed at $738,100.

What are the property taxes for 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The property taxes for 280 Prospect, Princeton, NJ 08540 total $43,474.

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