This beautifully cared-for five-bedroom residence is tucked away on a sought-after, family-friendly cul-de-sac. The spacious open layout seamlessly connects the living and dining areas, both overlooking the private, fenced backyard. Rich hardwood flooring enhances the living and dining rooms as well as the entire second level, where you’ll find a generous primary suite complete with a private bath and dressing area. The lower-level family room, featuring ceramic tile flooring and radiant heat, serves as the heart of the home, offering easy access to the garage, laundry area, and a fifth bedroom with a full bath. Ideal for guests, a home office, or extended family, this versatile suite also offers the convenience of a separate exterior entrance through the covered brick porch. Set on an impressive deep lot, the backyard includes a second patio accessed through sliding glass doors off the dining room, creating a wonderful space for outdoor entertaining. Abundant closet storage adds to the home’s appeal. Perfectly situated within walking distance to three public schools, shopping, downtown Princeton, Princeton University, and public transportation, this home offers both comfort and convenience in an exceptional location.
Pending
$1,099,000
89 Dempsey Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
2,199sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.4 Acres Lot
$1,154,400 Zestimate®
$500/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rich hardwood flooringPrivate fenced backyardCovered brick porchAbundant closet storageImpressive deep lotSpacious open layout
- 46 days |
- 169 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989,
Weichert Realtors - Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2077098
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,199
- Total interior livable area: 2,199 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,199
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Built In, Inside Entrance, Gravel, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140540900004
- Zoning: R6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
- Major remodel year: 2009
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: $500/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $621,100
- Annual tax amount: $16,974
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Appliances, Light Fixtures And Window Treatments
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,154,400
$1.10M - $1.21M
$5,483/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,099,000$500/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJME2077098 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Contingent | $1,099,000$500/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2077098 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000+72.5%$500/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJME2077098 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2012 | Sold | $637,000$290/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2012 | Sold | $637,000+1.9%$290/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $625,000$284/sqft |
Source: Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty #6043597 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,540 | $621,100 |
| 2024 | $16,540 +9.2% | $621,100 |
| 2023 | $15,149 | $621,100 |
| 2022 | $15,149 +0.8% | $621,100 |
| 2021 | $15,031 +2% | $621,100 |
| 2020 | $14,732 +2.4% | $621,100 |
| 2019 | $14,384 +1.4% | $621,100 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $14,186 +9.9% | $616,800 |
| 2017 | $12,912 +2.4% | $616,800 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $12,615 +1.2% | $570,300 |
| 2015 | $12,461 +2.5% | $570,300 |
| 2014 | $12,153 +6.5% | $570,300 |
| 2013 | $11,413 +4.2% | $570,300 |
| 2012 | $10,956 -0.3% | $570,300 |
| 2011 | $10,990 +14.1% | $570,300 -1.7% |
| 2010 | $9,636 +1.8% | $580,300 +113% |
| 2009 | $9,467 +2.5% | $272,500 |
| 2008 | $9,233 +4.3% | $272,500 |
| 2007 | $8,852 | $272,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $272,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $272,500 |
| 2004 | $7,353 | $272,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $272,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $272,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $272,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Princeton North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Community Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10J Witherspoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Prin. Midd
- High: Princeton H.s.
- District: Princeton Regional Schools
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- New Jersey
- Mercer County
- Princeton
- 08540
- Princeton North
- 89 Dempsey Ave
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