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$1,080,522$310 / 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 95How 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 $776,000 on Mar 18, 2022

21 BUCKINGHAM DR

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
3,488 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.
1.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$776,000 · Mar 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,031 (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.$569,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$184,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$385,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$569,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$569,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMERCER
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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

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

E
Ben Franklin Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.9 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
M
Lawrence Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Lawrence Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08540These 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.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,074
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,031 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$158,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$213,931
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

21 Buckingham Dr 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 91% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Mercer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Mercer County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Mercer County

What homes are worth in Princeton 08540

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

This home
$305K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Princeton 08540.

How it measures up in Princeton 08540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Princeton 08540.

Estimated value$1,080,522
CheaperTypical $1,011,579Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$310
CheaperTypical $429Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area3,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,258 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size1.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 21 Buckingham Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,080,52256% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3108% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than3,488 ft²82% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.38 ac85% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than198755% of homes77% of homes

About 21 Buckingham Dr

How much is 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ is $1,080,522 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,022,384 to $1,138,660. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ last sell?

21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ last sold on Mar 18, 2022 for $776,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ built?

21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ?

21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Ben Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lawrence High School (high), rated C; Lawrence Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Lawrence Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 56% of them ($1,080,522 against a typical $1,011,579), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($310 against a typical $429), it is bigger than 82% of them (3,488 ft² against a typical 2,258 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.38 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1987 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 91% 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 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Buckingham Dr, Princeton, NJ was $18,031. The county assessed it at $569,700.

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