Somerset County  »  08540  »  Sterling Rd  »  12 Sterling Rd

12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Property report

Also known as: 12 Sterling Rd

Property image for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
static Mapbox map

Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1990

Acreage

1.114

Sale price

$492,500

General information

Unlock this property report with a free account

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, deeds, tax info, mortgages, development data, planimetric maps and more.

Address
Primary address
12 Sterling Road
ZIP code
08540
County
Somerset
Block
12
Lot
5.01
Municipality
1808
Parcel ID
12-5.01

Owner

Find out who owns 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Uncover corporate and individual owners with a free account.

Sales
Sale date
11/08/2019
Sale price
$492,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,819
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,650
Year built
1990
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
1.114
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
20 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
30 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Broadband internet providers and speed map
Types of broadband connections

Ownership information for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ

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

Sales history for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/08/2019 $492,500 XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXXXXXX,X XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
09/05/2003 $480,000
11/01/2000 $499,999

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

More about Somerset County property records.

Title documents

No recently recorded documents for this property.

Property taxes for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$14,399
Current property tax
$14,819
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$858,100
Land value
$328,400
Building value
$529,700

Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $858,100 $858,100 1.678 $14,399 +19.23%
2024 $690,900 $690,900 1.748 $12,077 -0.98%
2023 $652,900 $652,900 1.868 $12,196 +6.43%
2022 $581,700 $581,700 1.97 $11,459 -1.74%
2021 $543,700 $543,700 2.145 $11,662 -2.37%
2020 $543,700 $543,700 2.197 $11,945 +0.18%
2019 $534,200 $534,200 2.232 $11,923 -3.54%
2018 $534,200 $534,200 2.314 $12,361 +0.70%
2017 $542,700 $542,700 2.262 $12,276 -0.83%
2016 $542,700 $542,700 2.281 $12,379 +0.52%

Permit information for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Risk

Create a free account to unlock expanded risk information, such as crime incidents in the area, tsunami and landslides risks, or its location relative to FEMA flood zones and the Coastal Barriers Resources System Area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X

Fire hazard zones

Geohazard zones map

Transportation

Daily traffic map

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Woods Road Elementary School 10 Public PK, K-4 375 2.13
Woods Road Elementary School 10 Public PK, K-4 375 2.13
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 79 2.63
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 79 2.63
Constable Elementary School 7 Public K-5 513 2.67
Cambridge Elementary School 5 Public K-5 410 2.80
Amsterdam School 9 Public K-4 390 2.87
Claremont Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 655 2.91
Claremont Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 655 2.91
Greenbrook Elementary School 5 Public K-5 392 3.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 2.63
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 3.30
Montgomery Upper Mid School 9 Public 7-8 790 3.35
St. Augustine of Canterbury School NR Private PK, K-8 0 3.58
Yinghua International School NR Private PK-8 106 3.86
Waldorf School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 116 4.79
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 5.53
Princeton Charter School 10 Charter K-8 424 5.56
Hillsborough Middle School 7 Public 7-8 1,193 5.63
Crossroads North 7 Public 6-8 917 5.65
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 2.63
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 3.30
Hillsborough High School 6 Public 9-12 2,368 4.57
Noor-Ul-Iman School NR Private PK-12 579 4.95
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 5.17
Montgomery High School 8 Public 9-12 1,603 5.41
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 5.53
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 5.78
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AC NR Private K-12 82 5.78
Franklin Twp High School 3 Public 9-12 2,220 6.23

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The development at 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1990.

What is the total square footage of 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 has a total of 2,650 square feet.

When was 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the sale price?

12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold on 11/08/2019 for $492,500.

What is the assessed value of 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 is currently assessed at $858,100.

What are the property taxes for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The property taxes for 12 Sterling Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 total $14,398.

Disclaimer

Copyright 2003-2026 by PropertyShark.com

All data comes from government sources. No attempt has been made to validate it. No attempt has been made to validate the accuracy of the programming of this website.

Do not rely on this report to support investment decisions. The only authoritative source for the information in this report is the government agencies from which the data was acquired.

Sign up for a free account