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56 Princeton Ave

Princeton, NJ · Mercer County · Residential · Block 55.01, Lot 2

Watchdog Score

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83/100

Strong tax position

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

  • RRecourse90
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden80
  • UUniformity85
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$30,5582024 tax bill
$31,3612025 at new rate
$1,147,500Assessed 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 79% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$1,060,000 on June 5, 2015This property's last sale
305Similar sales since 2023
$1,300,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
39 Princeton AveSame streetJul 2024$2,132,0001912
164 Prospect AveJun 2024$3,650,0002023
228 Western WayDec 2023$731,0001959
72 Murray PlaceJul 2024$2,200,0002017
5 Riverside DriveJul 2024$1,350,0001964
86 Cedar LaneJun 2024$2,250,0001955

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.
  • Princeton property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
55.01 / 2
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1930
Building
2S F G2
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.25 acres
Land value
$600,500
Improvement value
$547,000
County
Mercer County

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 56 Princeton Ave?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $30,558, on an assessed value of $1,147,500.

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 79% 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 83 (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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