| Primary address | 261 Jefferson Road, Princeton |
| Zip code | 08540 |
| County | Mercer |
| Municipality | |
| Block | 7112 |
| Lot | 6 |
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| Sale date | 09/29/2020 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Property tax | $14,266 |
| Building sqft | 1,895 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.4 |
| Year built | 1953 |
| Stories | 2 |
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261 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1953 and has a total of 1,895 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $535,700, the tax amount paid for 261 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 is $31,552.
When was 261 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the last sale price?261 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold in 09/29/2020 for $1.
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $14,266 |
| Market value | $535,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Jefferson Road, 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 | $535,700 | $535,700 | 2.663 | $14,266 | +5.93% |
| 2023 | $535,700 | $535,700 | 2.514 | $13,467 | +3.37% |
| 2022 | $535,700 | $535,700 | 2.432 | $13,028 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | $535,700 | $535,700 | 2.439 | $13,066 | +0.79% |
| 2020 | $535,700 | $535,700 | 2.42 | $12,964 | +2.02% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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Access the detailed traffic volume map for 261 Jefferson Road, Princeton to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Park Elementary School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 286 | 0.37 |
| Community Park Elementary School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 286 | 0.37 |
| Princeton Charter School | 10 | Charter | K-8 | 424 | 0.52 |
| Princeton Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 949 | 0.57 |
| Princeton Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 949 | 0.57 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Witherspoon Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 816 | 0.27 |
| Princeton Charter School | 10 | Charter | K-8 | 424 | 0.52 |
| Princeton Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 949 | 0.57 |
| St Paul School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 287 | 0.78 |
| The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 180 | 0.89 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,532 | 0.38 |
| Princeton Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 949 | 0.57 |
| The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 180 | 0.89 |
| Princeton Latin Academy | NR | Private | K-10 | 28 | 0.98 |
| Newgrange School & Educational | NR | Private | 2-12 | 0 | 1.05 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 Jefferson Road, Princeton.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Guyot Ave, Princeton | 3,065 | 12/09/2016 | $1,295,000 |
| 129 Valley Rd, Princeton | 2,359 | 08/03/2016 | $675,000 |
| 449 Ewing St, Princeton | 744 | 02/24/2023 | $1,300,000 |
| 455 Ewing St, Princeton | 879 | 04/16/1998 | $138,500 |
| 469 Ewing St, Princeton | 3,201 | 09/25/2009 | $550,000 |
| 160 Guyot Ave, Princeton | 1,544 | 03/05/2004 | $420,000 |
| 168 Guyot Ave, Princeton | 2,336 | 06/06/2018 | $952,000 |
| 173 Hickory CT, Princeton | 1,860 | 06/15/2015 | $815,000 |
| 481 Ewing St, Princeton | 1,692 | 04/20/2017 | $10 |
| 487 Ewing St, Princeton | 1,696 | 02/10/2022 | $1 |
| 152 Guyot Ave, Princeton | 1,864 | 08/31/2004 | $450,000 |
| 159 Hickory CT, Princeton | 3,716 | 05/19/1987 | $318,750 |
| 123 Valley Rd, Princeton | 1,615 | 07/30/2013 | $510,000 |
| 137 Valley Rd, Princeton | 1,852 | ||
| 461 Ewing St, Princeton | 1,285 | 03/11/2008 | $425,000 |
| 245 Jefferson Rd, Princeton | 2,510 | 05/07/2004 | $625,000 |
| 144 Guyot Ave, Princeton | 3,287 | 08/01/2019 | $1,518,000 |
| 182 Guyot Ave, Princeton | 1,488 | 09/11/2023 | $888,888 |
| 495 Ewing St, Princeton | 2,363 | 07/03/2024 | $1,670,000 |
| 151 Hickory CT, Princeton | 1,805 | 03/16/2004 | $1 |