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$1,300,547$800 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $500,000 on Aug 1, 2000

252 RIVERSIDE DR

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
1,626 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Aug 1, 2000
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$700,547
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$560,438
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.48%
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.$550,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Nov 8, 2019
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.$50,000
BANK OF AMERICA NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,478 (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.$712,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$544,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$168,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$712,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$712,700

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.0.47
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

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

252 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Mercer County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Princeton 08540

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
$287K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 68% 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$1,300,547
CheaperTypical $1,023,514Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$800
CheaperTypical $423Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,229 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 252 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,300,54768% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$80097% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,626 ft²22% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac60% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195624% of homes45% of homes

About 252 Riverside Dr

How much is 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ is $1,300,547 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,204,049 to $1,397,045. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ last sell?

252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ last sold on Aug 1, 2000 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ has 1,626 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ built?

252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

252 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 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 68% of them ($1,300,547 against a typical $1,023,514), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($800 against a typical $423), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,626 ft² against a typical 2,229 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1956 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 94% 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 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ was $19,478. The county assessed it at $712,700.

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