42 Spruce St, Princeton, NJ 08542 is a single family home that contains 2,156 sq ft and was built in 1965. It contains 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. This home last sold for $900,000 in August 2026.
The Zestimate for this house is $1,310,900. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $5,702/mo.
Sold for $900,000
$900,000
42 Spruce St, Princeton, NJ 08542
4beds
3baths
2,156sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1965
6,242 Square Feet Lot
$1,310,900 Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$5,702 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,310,900
$1.15M - $1.51M
$5,702/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3.5
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,156 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,242 Square Feet
- Features: Downtown
Details
- Parcel number: 140002600000100052
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: On Site Laundry Available
Location
- Region: Princeton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $417/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $795,400
- Annual tax amount: $21,738
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Sold | $900,000$417/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $7,150+2.1%$3/sqft |
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| 7/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $7,000$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,738 +2.6% | $795,400 |
| 2025 | $21,182 | $795,400 |
| 2024 | $21,182 +9.2% | $795,400 |
| 2023 | $19,400 | $795,400 |
| 2022 | $19,400 +0.8% | $795,400 |
| 2021 | $19,249 +2% | $795,400 |
| 2020 | $18,867 +12.1% | $795,400 |
| 2019 | $16,828 +1.4% | $795,400 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $16,597 +1.6% | $721,600 |
| 2017 | $16,337 +2.4% | $721,600 |
| 2016 | $15,962 +1.2% | $721,600 |
| 2015 | $15,767 +2.5% | $721,600 |
| 2014 | $15,377 +1.2% | $721,600 |
| 2013 | $15,190 +3.1% | $721,600 |
| 2012 | $14,728 -0.9% | $721,600 |
| 2011 | $14,868 +14.6% | $721,600 |
| 2010 | $12,976 | $721,600 +145% |
| 2009 | -- | $294,500 +26.5% |
| 2008 | $9,893 +14.6% | $232,800 |
| 2007 | $8,634 | $232,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $232,800 |
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Neighborhood: 08542
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,310,900
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- New Jersey
- Mercer County
- Princeton
- 08542
- 42 Spruce St