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$551,631$438 / 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 95How 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

4291 ROUTE 27

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
1,260 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.
8.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$552K
$526K low$577K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,910 (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.$515,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$362,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$467,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$515,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySOMERSET
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(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.

E
Claremont Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 mi
M
Franklin Middle School @ Sampson G. Smith CampusC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.6 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 mi

District: Franklin 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

4291 Route 27 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 less than 90% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Somerset County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Among the largest lots in Princeton 08540
  • Older than 88% 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
$285K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 10% 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$551,631
CheaperTypical $1,026,853Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$438
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,258 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size8.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 4291 Route 27 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$551,63110% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43855% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²11% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.43 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than194012% of homes12% of homes

About 4291 Route 27

How much is 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ is $551,631 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $525,903 to $577,359. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ last sell?

4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ built?

4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ?

4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Claremont Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Franklin Middle School @ Sampson G. Smith Campus (middle), rated C-; Franklin High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Franklin Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 10% of them ($551,631 against a typical $1,026,853), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($438 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 2,258 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (8.43 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1940 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 34% 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 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4291 Route 27, Princeton, NJ was $8,910. The county assessed it at $515,900.

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