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47 UNIVERSITY PL

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
4,908 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,008 (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.$1,098,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$593,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$505,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,098,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,098,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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.

E
Community Park Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Princeton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Princeton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

47 University Pl 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 largest homes in Mercer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 94% 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.

Living area4,908 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,244 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 47 University Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Living areabigger than4,908 ft²94% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac54% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than19206% of homes20% of homes

About 47 University Pl

When did 47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ last sell?

47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ?

47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ has 4,908 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ built?

47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ?

47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Community 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 47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is bigger than 94% of them (4,908 ft² against a typical 2,244 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1920 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 47 University Pl, Princeton, NJ was $30,008. The county assessed it at $1,098,000.

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