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Last sold for $750,500 on Sep 4, 2013

249 RIVERSIDE DR

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
1,957 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,500 · Sep 4, 2013
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$417,000
AMERICAN FEDERAL MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Dec 23, 2015
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$250,000
FIRST FINANCIAL FCU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,414 (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.$856,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$550,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$306,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$856,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$856,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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(1)

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
Riverside Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Princeton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Princeton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Princeton Public Schools

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

249 Riverside 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.

  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Mercer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 75% 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.

Living area1,957 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,229 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 249 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Living areabigger than1,957 ft²35% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac62% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than195725% of homes46% of homes

About 249 Riverside Dr

When did 249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ last sell?

249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ last sold on Sep 4, 2013 for $750,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ has 1,957 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ built?

249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Riverside Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Princeton High School (high), rated A-; Princeton Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Princeton Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,957 ft² against a typical 2,229 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1957 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ was $23,414. The county assessed it at $856,700.

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