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$588,229$176 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $111,000 on Oct 25, 2017

1542 PROSPECT ST

TRENTON, NJ 08638
0
Baths
3,336 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$588K
$545K low$632K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$111,000 · Oct 25, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,490 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$357,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$305,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$357,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$357,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.68
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Parkway Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Ewing High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Gilmore J. Fisher Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Ewing Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08638These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,059
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,733 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,358
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

1542 Prospect St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Trenton 08638
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Mercer County
  • Among the largest homes in Trenton 08638
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Trenton 08638
  • Older than 73% of homes in Mercer County

What homes are worth in Trenton 08638

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$111K$582K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Trenton 08638.

How it measures up in Trenton 08638

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Trenton 08638.

Estimated value$588,229
CheaperTypical $317,212Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area3,336 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,334 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 1542 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTrenton 08638Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$588,22998% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17631% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than3,336 ft²almost all homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac98% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than193042% of homes27% of homes

About 1542 Prospect St

How much is 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ is $588,229 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $544,507 to $631,951. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ last sell?

1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ last sold on Oct 25, 2017 for $111,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ?

1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ has 3,336 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ built?

1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a colonial home.

What schools serve 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ?

1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ is assigned to Parkway Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Ewing High School (high), rated D; Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Ewing Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ compare to other homes in Trenton 08638?

Among the 7,150 homes in Trenton 08638, it is worth more than 98% of them ($588,229 against a typical $317,212), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($176 against a typical $229), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,336 ft² against a typical 1,334 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1930 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 70% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ was $14,490. The county assessed it at $357,700.

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