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$644,565$389 / ft²
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Last sold for $231,000 on Feb 1, 2001

494 SAYRE DR

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
1,656 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.
910 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$645K
$625K low$664K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$231,000 · Feb 1, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,551 (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.$417,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$292,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$417,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$417,600

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.0.02
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
Town Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.4 mi
H
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School SouthA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Thomas R. Grover Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi

District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional 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

494 Sayre Dr 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 82% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Middlesex 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
$284K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 18% 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$644,565
CheaperTypical $1,004,007Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$389
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,255 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size910 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 494 Sayre Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$644,56518% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38936% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,656 ft²23% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than910 ft²7% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than198756% of homes74% of homes

About 494 Sayre Dr

How much is 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ is $644,565 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $625,402 to $663,728. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ last sell?

494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ last sold on Feb 1, 2001 for $231,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ?

494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ has 1,656 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ built?

494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ?

494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Town Center Elementary School (elementary); West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (high), rated A-; Thomas R. Grover Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,632 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 18% of them ($644,565 against a typical $1,004,007), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($389 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,656 ft² against a typical 2,255 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (910 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1987 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 63% 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 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ was $11,551. The county assessed it at $417,600.

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