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$103,097$69 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Jul 21, 2023

278 SPRING ST

TRENTON, NJ 08618
0
Baths
1,487 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.
1,925 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$103K
$82K low$125K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Jul 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,014 (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.$34,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,200

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.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

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 · 1.3 mi
H
Ewing High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Gilmore J. Fisher Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Ewing Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08618These 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.145
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 100.89

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,786
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,228
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

278 Spring 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Mercer County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Mercer County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Mercer County

What homes are worth in Trenton 08618

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

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$105K$534K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Trenton 08618.

How it measures up in Trenton 08618

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Trenton 08618.

Estimated value$103,097
CheaperTypical $260,794Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,487 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1,925 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 278 Spring St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral WestTrenton 08618Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,09710% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$699% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,487 ft²37% of homes49% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,925 ft²41% of homes24% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than191076% of homes23% of homes13% of homes

About 278 Spring St

How much is 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ is $103,097 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $81,687 to $124,507. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ last sell?

278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ last sold on Jul 21, 2023 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ?

278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ has 1,487 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ built?

278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ?

278 Spring 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 D+. All sit in Ewing Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ compare to other homes in Trenton 08618?

Among the 9,326 homes in Trenton 08618, it is worth more than 2% of them ($103,097 against a typical $260,794), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($69 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,487 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (1,925 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 23% of them (1910 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than almost no 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 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Spring St, Trenton, NJ was $2,014. The county assessed it at $34,200.

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