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$1,944,413$574 / 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 91How 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 $1,886,000 on Jun 24, 2025

257 RIVERSIDE DR

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
3,388 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.8M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,886,000 · Jun 24, 2025
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.$544,413
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$435,530
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.72%
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.$1,000,000
THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSIT · recorded Jun 24, 2025
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.$400,000
PRINCETON FCU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,832 (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.$872,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$548,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$872,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$872,000

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.0.49
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(2)

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 · 0.4 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

257 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 98% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Mercer County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Mercer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 68% 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
$297K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 88% 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$1,944,413
CheaperTypical $1,022,316Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$574
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area3,388 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,244 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 257 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,944,41388% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57480% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than3,388 ft²81% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac61% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196232% of homes52% of homes

About 257 Riverside Dr

How much is 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ is $1,944,413 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,774,292 to $2,114,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ last sell?

257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ last sold on Jun 24, 2025 for $1,886,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ has 3,388 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ built?

257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

257 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 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 88% of them ($1,944,413 against a typical $1,022,316), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($574 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 81% of them (3,388 ft² against a typical 2,244 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1962 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 98% 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 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ was $23,832. The county assessed it at $872,000.

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