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$983,804$322 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $590,000 on Feb 17, 2017

5 BANNISTER DR

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
3,054 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.
2.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$984K
$941K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$590,000 · Feb 17, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,237 (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.$576,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$224,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$352,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$576,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$576,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMERCER
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
Ben Franklin Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.6 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Lawrence Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Lawrence 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

5 Bannister 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 more than 89% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Mercer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Mercer County
  • Newer than 78% 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
$290K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 48% 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$983,804
CheaperTypical $1,007,668Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$322
CheaperTypical $428Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area3,054 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,231 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size2.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 5 Bannister Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$983,80448% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32210% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than3,054 ft²74% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.43 ac94% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than198857% of homes78% of homes

About 5 Bannister Dr

How much is 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ is $983,804 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $941,209 to $1,026,399. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ last sell?

5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ last sold on Feb 17, 2017 for $590,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ built?

5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

What schools serve 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ?

5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Ben Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lawrence High School (high), rated C; Lawrence Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Lawrence Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 48% of them ($983,804 against a typical $1,007,668), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($322 against a typical $428), it is bigger than 74% of them (3,054 ft² against a typical 2,231 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (2.43 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1988 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 89% 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 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Bannister Dr, Princeton, NJ was $18,237. The county assessed it at $576,200.

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