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Last sold for $163,000 on Jul 20, 1994

38 CHESTNUT ST

PRINCETON, NJ 08542
0
Baths
1,170 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,000 · Jul 20, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,725 (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.$429,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$327,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$429,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$429,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.

H
Princeton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Princeton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Community Park Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Princeton Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 08542These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.4,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,960 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,081
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148,037
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

38 Chestnut 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.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Mercer County

How it measures up in Princeton 08542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Princeton 08542.

Living area1,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 38 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08542Mercer County
Living areabigger than1,170 ft²29% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac62% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than18977% of homes6% of homes

About 38 Chestnut St

When did 38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ last sell?

38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ last sold on Jul 20, 1994 for $163,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ?

38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ has 1,170 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ built?

38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ?

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

How does 38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08542?

Among the 928 homes in Princeton 08542, it is bigger than 29% of them (1,170 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1897 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Chestnut St, Princeton, NJ was $11,725. The county assessed it at $429,000.

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