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561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Property report

Also known as: 561 Lake Dr

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1965

Acreage

0.7

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
561 Lake Drive
ZIP code
08540
County
Mercer
Block
8801
Lot
7
Municipality
1114
Parcel ID
8801-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/07/1994
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$88,167
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,589
Stories
1
Year built
1965
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.7

Area overview

Walk score
4 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
51 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ

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

Sales history for 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/07/1994 $1

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 561 Lake Drive, 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
$88,167
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,496,900
Land value
$1,272,500
Building value
$224,400

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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 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 5.89 $88,167 +121.18%
2024 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.663 $39,862 +5.93%
2023 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.514 $37,632 +3.37%
2022 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.432 $36,405 -0.29%
2021 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.439 $36,509 +0.79%
2020 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.42 $36,225 +2.02%
2019 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.372 $35,506 +1.72%
2018 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.332 $34,908 +1.39%
2017 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.3 $34,429 +1.59%
2016 $1,496,900 $1,496,900 2.264 $33,890 +9.29%
Permits

Permit information for 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, AE, X

Fire hazard zones

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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 0.58
Riverside Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-5 293 0.58
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.80
French American School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 191 0.84
French American School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 191 0.84
Harmony School at Princeton NR Private PK-K 150 0.88
Harmony School at Princeton NR Private PK-K 150 0.88
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 1.15
Littlebrook School 7 Public PK, K-5 387 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.80
French American School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 191 0.84
Fusion Academy Princeton NR Private 7-12 30 1.02
St Paul School NR Private PK-8 287 1.29
J Witherspoon Middle School 7 Public 6-8 816 1.58
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 1.61
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 2.06
Community Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,071 2.29
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newgrange School & Educational NR Private 2-12 0 0.80
Fusion Academy Princeton NR Private 7-12 30 1.02
Princeton High School 6 Public 9-12 1,532 1.53
Princeton Latin Academy NR Private K-10 28 1.61
Princeton Day School NR Private PK-12 949 1.76
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy NR Private PK, K-12 180 1.92
West Winsdor Plainsboro North 6 Public 9-12 1,486 2.35
West Windsor-Plains High School South 7 Public 9-12 1,630 2.97
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 3.86

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Neighbors for 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ

541 Lake Dr, Princeton 571 Lake Dr, Princeton 536 Lake Dr, Princeton 641 Lake Dr, Princeton 581 Lake Dr, Princeton 631 Lake Dr, Princeton 551 Lake Dr, Princeton 510 Lake Dr, Princeton 315 Riverside Dr, Princeton 653 Lake Dr, Princeton 552 Lake Dr, Princeton 150 Longview Dr, Princeton 140 Longview Dr, Princeton 531 Lake Dr, Princeton 521 Lake Dr, Princeton 544 Lake Dr, Princeton 511 Lake Dr, Princeton 667 Lake Dr, Princeton 526 Lake Dr, Princeton 160 Longview Dr, Princeton

Nearby ZIP codes for 561 Lake Drive, 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 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The development at 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540?

561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 has a total of 1,589 square feet.

When was 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the sale price?

561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold on 09/07/1994 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540?

561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 is currently assessed at $1,496,900.

What are the property taxes for 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The property taxes for 561 Lake Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 total $88,167.

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