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$705,460$334 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $621,500 on Aug 22, 2024

5 EMPRESS CT

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
2,110 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.
1,590 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$705K
$632K low$779K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$621,500 · Aug 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$440,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$440,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$440,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Wicoff Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.1 mi
H
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School SouthA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Thomas R. Grover Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 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

5 Empress Ct 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 75% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Newer than 87% 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
$291K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 25% 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$705,460
CheaperTypical $997,996Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$334
CheaperTypical $426Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,110 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,250 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 5 Empress Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$705,46025% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33414% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than2,110 ft²43% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,590 ft²10% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than200083% of homes87% of homes

About 5 Empress Ct

How much is 5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ is $705,460 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $631,705 to $779,215. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ last sell?

5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ last sold on Aug 22, 2024 for $621,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ?

5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ has 2,110 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ built?

5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ?

5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Wicoff Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 5 Empress Ct, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 25% of them ($705,460 against a typical $997,996), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($334 against a typical $426), it is bigger than 43% of them (2,110 ft² against a typical 2,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,590 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2000 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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