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$540,249$413 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $338,000 on Aug 29, 2013

5 HALSTEAD PL

PRINCETON, NJ 08540
0
Baths
1,307 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.
287 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$540K
$517K low$563K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$338,000 · Aug 29, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,993 (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.$284,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$174,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Townhouse
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Maurice Hawk Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.8 mi
H
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School SouthA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Thomas R. Grover Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 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 Halstead 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.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Princeton 08540
  • Among the smallest lots in Mercer County
  • Newer than 81% 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
$284K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 11% 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$540,249
CheaperTypical $1,004,075Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$413
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,249 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size287 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 5 Halstead Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 08540Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$540,24911% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41346% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,307 ft²13% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than287 ft²5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than199063% of homes81% of homes

About 5 Halstead Pl

How much is 5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ is $540,249 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $517,322 to $563,176. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ last sell?

5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ last sold on Aug 29, 2013 for $338,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ?

5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ has 1,307 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ built?

5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a townhouse home.

What schools serve 5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ?

5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ is assigned to Maurice Hawk 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 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ compare to other homes in Princeton 08540?

Among the 13,780 homes in Princeton 08540, it is worth more than 11% of them ($540,249 against a typical $1,004,075), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($413 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 2,249 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (287 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1990 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 66% 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 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ was $8,993. The county assessed it at $284,400.

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