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986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 - Property report

Also known as: 986 Canal Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1943

Acreage

2.352

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
986 Canal Road
ZIP code
08540
County
Somerset
Block
19
Lot
25.01
Municipality
1808
Parcel ID
19-25.01

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/07/2016
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,348
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,409
Stories
1
Year built
1943
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
2.352
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
5 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
35 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ

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

Sales history for 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/07/2016 $1 XXXX, XXXXXX X. & XXXX X XXXX, XXXXXX X. & XXXX X
11/16/1977 $70,100

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Tax

Property taxes for 986 Canal 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
$11,998
Current property tax
$12,348
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$715,000
Land value
$443,700
Building value
$271,300

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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 $715,000 $715,000 1.678 $11,998 +18.38%
2024 $579,800 $579,800 1.748 $10,135 +12.61%
2023 $481,800 $481,800 1.868 $9,000 +8.00%
2022 $423,000 $423,000 1.97 $8,333 -3.70%
2021 $403,400 $403,400 2.145 $8,653 -2.37%
2020 $403,400 $403,400 2.197 $8,863 +0.88%
2019 $393,600 $393,600 2.232 $8,785 -3.54%
2018 $393,600 $393,600 2.314 $9,108 +2.30%
2017 $393,600 $393,600 2.262 $8,903 -0.83%
2016 $393,600 $393,600 2.281 $8,978 +1.32%
Permits

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, AE, X

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Woods Road Elementary School 10 Public PK, K-4 375 1.82
Woods Road Elementary School 10 Public PK, K-4 375 1.82
Amsterdam School 9 Public K-4 390 2.51
Claremont Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 655 2.68
Claremont Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 655 2.68
Constable Elementary School 7 Public K-5 513 2.79
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 79 2.81
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 79 2.81
Cambridge Elementary School 5 Public K-5 410 2.83
Greenbrook Elementary School 5 Public K-5 392 3.11
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 2.81
St. Augustine of Canterbury School NR Private PK, K-8 0 3.44
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 3.65
Montgomery Upper Mid School 9 Public 7-8 790 3.66
Yinghua International School NR Private PK-8 106 4.20
Noor-Ul-Iman School NR Private PK-12 579 5.04
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 5.15
Hillsborough Middle School 7 Public 7-8 1,193 5.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 2.81
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 3.65
Hillsborough High School 6 Public 9-12 2,368 4.43
Noor-Ul-Iman School NR Private PK-12 579 5.04
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 5.15
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 5.37
The Center School NR Private 3-12 100 5.42
Elite Prepartory Academy NR Private 5-12 80 5.42
Montgomery High School 8 Public 9-12 1,603 5.71
Franklin Twp High School 3 Public 9-12 2,220 5.85

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Neighbors for 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ

964 Canal Rd, Princeton 1016 Canal Rd, Princeton 1024 Canal Rd, Princeton 1232 Canal Rd, Princeton 930 Canal Rd, Princeton 1040 Canal Rd, Princeton 900 Canal Rd, Franklin Twp 3 Blackwells Mills Rd, Somerset 992 Canal Rd, Princeton 1048 Canal Rd, Princeton 6 Griggstown Cwy, Princeton 1012 Canal Rd, Princeton 1030 Canal Rd, Princeton 960 Canal Rd, Princeton 826 Canal Rd, Franklin Twp 1038 Canal Rd, Princeton 910 Canal Rd, Princeton 1020 Canal Rd, Princeton 1036 Canal Rd, Princeton 660 Canal Rd, Somerset

Nearby ZIP codes for 986 Canal Road, 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 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The development at 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1943.

What is the total square footage of 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 has a total of 2,409 square feet.

When was 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the sale price?

986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold on 10/07/2016 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 is currently assessed at $715,000.

What are the property taxes for 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540?

The property taxes for 986 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 total $11,997.

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