| Primary address | 981 Canal Road, Princeton |
| Zip code | 08540 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Franklin Township |
| Block | 20.02 |
| Lot | 45.07 |
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| Current property tax | $39,164 |
| Building sqft | 7,464 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 7.24 |
| Year built | 1880 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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981 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1880 and has a total of 7,464 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 981 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,282,200, the tax amount paid for 981 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 is $38,295.
When was 981 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold?981 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold in 12/28/2021.
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Access detailed property tax data for 981 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $38,295 |
| Current property tax | $39,164 |
| Market value | $2,282,200 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 981 Canal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,282,200 | $2,282,200 | 1.678 | $38,295 | +14.58% |
| 2024 | $1,912,000 | $1,912,000 | 1.748 | $33,422 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | $1,812,000 | $1,812,000 | 1.868 | $33,848 | -1.93% |
| 2022 | $1,752,000 | $1,752,000 | 1.97 | $34,514 | -7.10% |
| 2021 | $1,732,000 | $1,732,000 | 2.145 | $37,151 | -2.37% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 981 Canal 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Road Elementary School | 10 | Public | PK, K-4 | 375 | 1.90 |
| Woods Road Elementary School | 10 | Public | PK, K-4 | 375 | 1.90 |
| Claremont Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 655 | 2.51 |
| Claremont Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 655 | 2.51 |
| Amsterdam School | 9 | Public | K-4 | 390 | 2.54 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mountain School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 89 | 2.98 |
| St. Augustine of Canterbury School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 3.26 |
| Rock Brook School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 49 | 3.76 |
| Montgomery Upper Mid School | 9 | Public | 7-8 | 790 | 3.80 |
| Yinghua International School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 106 | 4.17 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mountain School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 89 | 2.98 |
| Rock Brook School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 49 | 3.76 |
| Hillsborough High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 2,368 | 4.59 |
| Noor-Ul-Iman School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 579 | 4.88 |
| Central Jersey College Prep Charter School | 8 | Charter | K-12 | 1,288 | 5.14 |
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Here are the neighbors for 981 Canal Road, Princeton.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Norma Ave, Somerset | 09/21/2012 | $109,548 | |
| 25 Robbins Ave, Somerset | 2,384 | 08/24/2007 | $145,000 |
| 935 Easton Ave, Somerset | 3,262 | 02/24/1997 | $1 |
| 981 Canal Rd, Franklin Twp | |||
| 507 Hamilton St, Somerset | 10,395 | 08/08/2024 | $2,550,000 |
| 925 Vliet Rd, Franklin Twp | 06/07/2001 | $1,375,000 | |
| 41 Miller Ave, Somerset | 1,672 | 03/14/2024 | |
| 69 Robbins Ave, Somerset | 1,490 | 06/29/2021 | $424,000 |
| 562 Easton Ave, Somerset | 23,306 | 09/13/2005 | $1 |
| 47 Stockton Ave, Princeton | 1,802 | 04/17/2026 | $1 |
| 606 Franklin Blvd, Somerset | 5,774 | 08/04/2016 | $1 |
| 513 Hamilton St, Somerset | 1,008 | 12/11/2023 | $751,000 |
| 124 Jefferson St, Somerset | 1,790 | 12/11/2023 | $341,000 |
| 1008 Canal Rd, Princeton | 3,078 | 08/30/2019 | $1 |
| 463 Franklin Blvd, Somerset | 1,260 | 07/25/2008 | $298,913 |
| 128 Alcorne St, Somerset | 1,512 | 10/09/1992 | $200,000 |
| 515 Lewis St, Somerset | 08/04/2016 | $1 | |
| 499 Hamilton St, Somerset | 9,120 | 08/08/2024 | $2,550,000 |
| 83 N Dover Ave, Somerset | 1,332 | 05/31/2024 | $115,000 |
| 730 Canal Rd, Somerset |