With head-turning curb appeal, a backyard that opens directly to Princeton Battlefield Park and a kitchen by celebrity designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, this charming Cape is the perfect package. Dormers, window boxes and easy parking for three or more cars create an inviting first impression, while around back, a newly enlarged deck and stone patio bask in the unexpected tranquility of a tree-lined backyard with a rear gate opening directly to the park. Inside, flawless wood floors flow through the open living room, breakfast area and renovated kitchen showcasing richly veined marble, warm brass accents, modern lighting and an induction range, with gas cooking also available. The perfectly coordinated first-floor full bath lends overnight hosting flexibility to a nearby den with a built-in bar. Behind the spruced-up fireplace, a skylit sunroom with terra cotta tile flooring offers exceptional versatility for work, play or entertaining, complete with a private deck. Upstairs, three bright bedrooms share a bath tiled floor-to-ceiling in Carrara marble. The garage was ingeniously converted into a storage-rich mudroom with laundry and extra space for hobbies or fitness, yet it’s easy to reclaim for vehicle use thanks to a second washer and dryer in the large basement. This historic location, which saw the turning point of the American Revolution, is just 1.5 miles from downtown Princeton, 2.5 miles from major shopping destinations and just as close to Johnson Park School. Chimney and fireplace conveyed as is. Buyer and buyer's agent responsible for confirming square footage.This home is located within the Battle Field Historic District.
For sale
$1,150,000
528 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
3beds
1,424sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$808/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern lightingFlawless wood floorsRenovated kitchenWindow boxesRichly veined marbleNewly enlarged deckBreakfast area
- 7 days |
- 1,474 |
- 84 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ellie Deardorff 609-658-4999,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton,
Co-Listing Agent: Kimberly Rizk 609-203-4807,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2077436
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 20
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 19
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 6
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 22
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 7
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Natural Gas, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Upgraded Countertops, Kitchen - Gourmet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,424
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Adjoins National Park
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 141030100010
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $808/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $521,800
- Annual tax amount: $14,260
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: All Appliances And Fixtures. Custom Made, Mobile Kitchen Island.
- Exclusions: Personal Items Including Artwork And Furniture.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+77.7%$808/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2077436 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2020 | Sold | $647,000-0.5%$454/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $650,000$456/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME300744 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $650,000$456/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME300744 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2020 | Listing removed | $650,000$456/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME300744 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2020 | Pending sale | $650,000$456/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME300744 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $650,000+44.4%$456/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton #NJME300744 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2002 | Sold | $450,000+86%$316/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/1996 | Sold | $242,000$170/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,896 +3.8% | $521,800 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $13,382 +4.2% | $502,500 -4.6% |
| 2023 | $12,844 | $526,600 |
| 2022 | $12,844 +0.8% | $526,600 |
| 2021 | $12,744 +2% | $526,600 |
| 2020 | $12,491 +1.7% | $526,600 |
| 2019 | $12,280 +1.4% | $526,600 |
| 2018 | $12,112 +1.6% | $526,600 |
| 2017 | $11,922 +2.8% | $526,600 |
| 2016 | $11,595 +1.2% | $526,600 +0.5% |
| 2015 | $11,454 +2.5% | $524,200 |
| 2014 | $11,171 -4.9% | $524,200 -8.7% |
| 2013 | $11,742 +4.1% | $574,200 |
| 2012 | $11,283 +1.4% | $574,200 |
| 2011 | $11,122 +22.5% | $574,200 |
| 2010 | $9,077 +1.7% | $574,200 +129.5% |
| 2009 | $8,922 +2.5% | $250,200 |
| 2008 | $8,707 +4.2% | $250,200 |
| 2007 | $8,357 | $250,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $250,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $250,200 |
| 2004 | $6,981 | $250,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $250,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $250,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $250,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Johnson Park SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson Park
- Middle: J Witherspoon
- High: Phs
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
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