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$938,355$522 / 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 94How 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 $50,000 on May 2, 2007

42 BENJAMIN RUSH LN

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
1,799 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.
2,047 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$938K
$879K low$998K 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 · May 2, 2007
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.$463,355
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$370,684
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.$475,000
MLD MORTGAGE · recorded Jan 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,053 (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.$521,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$317,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$514,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$521,700

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.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Johnson Park Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Princeton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Princeton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 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

42 Benjamin Rush Ln 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 Mercer County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Mercer County

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
$285K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 43% 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$938,355
CheaperTypical $1,026,673Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$522
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,799 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size2,047 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 42 Benjamin Rush Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$938,35543% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52272% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,799 ft²29% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,047 ft²10% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than199368% of homes83% of homes

About 42 Benjamin Rush Ln

How much is 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ is $938,355 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $878,792 to $997,918. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ last sell?

42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ last sold on May 2, 2007 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ?

42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ has 1,799 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ built?

42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ?

42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Johnson Park 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 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 43% of them ($938,355 against a typical $1,026,673), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($522 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,799 ft² against a typical 2,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,047 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1993 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Mercer 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 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Benjamin Rush Ln, Princeton, NJ was $14,053. The county assessed it at $521,700.

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