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$861,386
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 98How 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 $495,000 on Nov 16, 2004

3 ORCHID CT

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

Valuation

$861K
$842K low$881K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$495,000 · Nov 16, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,327 (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.$251,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$251,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.

H
South Brunswick High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Cambridge Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 mi
M
Crossroads South Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: South Brunswick 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

3 Orchid Ct 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 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% 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
$299K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 38% 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$861,386
CheaperTypical $1,008,360Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

How 3 Orchid Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton WalkPrinceton 08540Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$861,38671% of homes38% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac62% of homes31% of homes43% of homes

About 3 Orchid Ct

How much is 3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ is $861,386 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $841,512 to $881,260. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ last sell?

3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ last sold on Nov 16, 2004 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ?

3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ is assigned to South Brunswick High School (high), rated B+; Cambridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Crossroads South Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in South Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 38% of them ($861,386 against a typical $1,008,360) and its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 87% 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 3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Orchid Ct, Princeton, NJ was $14,327. The county assessed it at $251,000.

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