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$767,835$388 / 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 90How 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 $280,000 on Aug 15, 1996

5 COTSWALD LN

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
1,979 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.
1.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
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

$768K
$693K low$843K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Aug 15, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,763 (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.$547,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$315,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$547,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$547,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMERCER
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Hopewell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi
H
Hopewell Valley Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
M
Timberlane Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi

District: Hopewell Valley 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

5 Cotswald 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 82% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Mercer County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Mercer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Mercer County
  • Older than 67% 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
$318K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 32% 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$767,835
CheaperTypical $1,009,045Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$388
CheaperTypical $429Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,979 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,255 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size1.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 5 Cotswald Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$767,83532% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38837% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,979 ft²37% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.38 ac85% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than196433% of homes54% of homes

About 5 Cotswald Ln

How much is 5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ is $767,835 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $692,957 to $842,713. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ last sell?

5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ last sold on Aug 15, 1996 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ built?

5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ?

5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Hopewell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Hopewell Valley Central High School (high), rated B; Timberlane Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 32% of them ($767,835 against a typical $1,009,045), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($388 against a typical $429), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,979 ft² against a typical 2,255 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.38 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1964 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 82% 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 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Cotswald Ln, Princeton, NJ was $17,763. The county assessed it at $547,400.

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