78 Alexander St, Princeton, NJ 08540
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$1,050,000
$966,000 - $1.14M
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Listing updated:
Jud Henderson 609-651-2226,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Lynn Ziqi Li, 1647853
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 19
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 5
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,386
- Total interior livable area: 2,386 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,386
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,796 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35.00 x 137.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1400044 0100013
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- 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: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $796,400
- Annual tax amount: $21,765
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Fixtures, Appliances And Window Treatments As They Exist.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000+10.5%$440/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Pending sale | $950,000$398/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Contingent | $950,000$398/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000$398/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,208 | $796,400 |
| 2024 | $21,208 +9.2% | $796,400 |
| 2023 | $19,424 | $796,400 |
| 2022 | $19,424 +0.8% | $796,400 |
| 2021 | $19,273 +2% | $796,400 |
| 2020 | $18,891 +1.7% | $796,400 |
| 2019 | $18,572 +1.4% | $796,400 |
| 2018 | $18,317 +1.6% | $796,400 |
| 2017 | $18,031 +2.4% | $796,400 |
| 2016 | $17,616 +1.2% | $796,400 |
| 2015 | $17,401 +2.5% | $796,400 |
| 2014 | $16,971 +1.2% | $796,400 |
| 2013 | $16,764 +3.1% | $796,400 |
| 2012 | $16,255 -0.4% | $796,400 |
| 2011 | $16,327 -13% | $796,400 |
| 2010 | $18,763 +1.1% | $796,400 +85.3% |
| 2009 | $18,561 | $429,800 |
Neighborhood: 08540
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Community Park
- Middle: J Witherspoon
- High: Princeton
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Mercer County
- Princeton
- 08540
- 78 Alexander St