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$704,200$290 / 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 $365,000 on Dec 8, 2014

5 MERCER ST

PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
0
Baths
2,426 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$704K
$673K low$735K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$365,000 · Dec 8, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,020 (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.$398,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$398,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$398,400

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.0.15
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
Wicoff Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.7 mi
M
Community Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School NorthA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08536These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.95%
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.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,591
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,368
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,070
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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 Mercer St 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 72% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Plainsboro 08536
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Plainsboro 08536

What homes are worth in Plainsboro 08536

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$237K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Plainsboro 08536.

How it measures up in Plainsboro 08536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainsboro 08536.

Estimated value$704,200
CheaperTypical $735,084Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$290
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,426 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,844 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 5 Mercer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainsboro 08536Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$704,20046% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2904% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,426 ft²74% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac59% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200696% of homes93% of homes

About 5 Mercer St

How much is 5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ is $704,200 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $673,194 to $735,206. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ last sell?

5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ last sold on Dec 8, 2014 for $365,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ?

5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ has 2,426 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ built?

5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.

What schools serve 5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ?

5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ is assigned to Wicoff Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Community Middle School (middle), rated A+; West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (high), 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 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ compare to other homes in Plainsboro 08536?

Among the 4,710 homes in Plainsboro 08536, it is worth more than 46% of them ($704,200 against a typical $735,084), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($290 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,426 ft² against a typical 1,844 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 1,525 ft²) and it is newer than 96% of them (2006 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 72% 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 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Mercer St, Plainsboro, NJ was $11,020. The county assessed it at $398,400.

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