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26 Westcott Road

Princeton, NJ · Mercer County · Residential · Block 7.02, Lot 13

Watchdog Score

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84/100

Strong tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse90
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden81
  • UUniformity85
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$32,028Latest annual tax
$33,0862025 estimate
$1,210,600Assessed value
$20,124Princeton median
$2.7332025 rate

Among 6,839 homes in Princeton, the typical (median) tax bill is $20,124. This bill is higher than about 82% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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  • 22
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Sales

Nearby sales
$1 on September 4, 2024This property's last sale
305Similar sales since 2023
$1,300,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
64 Westcott RoadSame streetOct 2024$2,221,0001955
141 Westcott RoadSame streetJun 2024$2,700,0002006
107 Westcott RoadSame streetMay 2024$2,480,0001951
1 Cleveland LaneJul 2024$1,810,0001890
2 Westcott RdOct 2023$2,225,0002022
57 Hodge RoadAug 2024$2,407,0001940

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Princeton.
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Property record

Block / lot
7.02 / 13
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1935
Building
2 1/2S F G2
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.52 acres
Land value
$768,000
Improvement value
$442,600
County
Mercer County

Same block

  • 104 Bayard Lane$20,700 tax
  • 100 Bayard Lane$23,341 tax
  • 2 Westcott Rd$46,962 tax
  • 10 Westcott Road$34,174 tax
  • 30 Westcott Road$22,641 tax
  • 34 Westcott Road$38,299 tax
  • 5 Cleveland Lane$23,887 tax
  • 98 Bayard Lane$22,545 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 26 Westcott Road?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $32,028, on an assessed value of $1,210,600.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Princeton?

Among 6,839 homes in Princeton, the typical (median) tax bill is $20,124. This bill is higher than about 82% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 84 (Strong tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Mercer County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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