162 Mercer St

Princeton, NJ 08540

$1,599,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

In the heart of Princeton, prized for its elegant period homes and close proximity to town, this picture postcard home and carriage house present a regal presence on a corner lot, surrounded by patios and established gardens, one with a sweet cherub fountain. Elegant period details like hardwood floors, unique fireplaces and custom millwork add character and grace to every room. For all its traditional beauty, this home and carriage house provide modern flexibility for the way you want to live-whether...In the heart of Princeton, prized for its elegant period homes and close proximity to town, this picture postcard home and carriage house present a regal presence on a corner lot, surrounded by patios and established gardens, one with a sweet cherub fountain. Elegant period details like hardwood floors, unique fireplaces and custom millwork add character and grace to every room. For all its traditional beauty, this home and carriage house provide modern flexibility for the way you want to live-whether you are looking to escape city life, need space to accommodate the generations, or want to supplement your lifestyle with rental income. Both the main residence in front and carriage house in back can be stand alone residences; together, they provide living at its grandest. With highlights like a sun-filled library and spacious living and dining rooms connecting to a charming butler's pantry, the main front house boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 of which are en suite. The carriage house in back provides beamed, open-concept living and dining, 4 bedrooms, 2 of which can be used as bedrooms but can also be utilized as a FLEX room or home office and 2 1/2 baths. A fabulous location and opportunity and an easy stroll to downtown Princeton, the Dinky and top Princeton schools! Carriage house lot (0.14) included in sale of house (2019 tax $712). Owner is NJ Real Estate Licensee.
  1. Listed by Anita F O'Meara • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Pennington
    P: (609)-235-6889 afomeara@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 162 Mercer Street

Tax ID Number
14-00039 01-00002
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/26/2022 08:27 PM

Property Details for 162 Mercer Street

StatusClosed
MLS #NJME2000434
Days on Market181
Taxes$31,019 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1830
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
CountyMercer County

Location

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Sold By Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Pennington

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Building Information for 162 Mercer Street

Stories2Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,963 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,378

Property Taxes

$2,585

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 162 Mercer Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396175
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JOHNSON PARK (MERCER NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PRINCETON H.S. (MERCER NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MERCER
  • MLS Area: Princeton (21114)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,271,800
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $723,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $548,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 6
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 6
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Bedroom 6
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: .00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-7, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-6
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 53.50 x 132.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2140294
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: Total lot size is 0.38 acre. Carriage house lot (0.14 acre) included in sale of house but taxed separately (2019 tax $712.00)
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Built In, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 9
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS

Property History for 162 Mercer Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

$1,599,000
Jan 7, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

Dec 17, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

Dec 16, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

Dec 16, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

Jun 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

$1,599,000
Jun 12, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #NJME296526

May 5, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME296526

$1,699,000
Apr 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296526

Sep 17, 2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #NJME296526

Aug 10, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME296526

$1,799,000
Aug 7, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296526

Aug 5, 2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #NJME296526

Jun 12, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296526

$1,900,000
Jun 5, 2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009429768

$1,999,000
Jan 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009429768

$2,400,000
Dec 1, 2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1006992234

$2,400,000
May 13, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006992234

$2,400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

$1,599,000
01/07/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

12/17/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

12/16/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

12/16/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

06/19/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME2000434

$1,599,000
06/12/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #NJME296526

05/05/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME296526

$1,699,000
04/11/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296526

09/17/2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #NJME296526

08/10/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #NJME296526

$1,799,000
08/07/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296526

08/05/2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #NJME296526

06/12/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJME296526

$1,900,000
06/05/2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009429768

$1,999,000
01/19/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009429768

$2,400,000
12/01/2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1006992234

$2,400,000
05/13/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006992234

$2,400,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 162 Mercer Street

Taxable ValueLand$548,000Additions$735,200Total$1,283,200
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,208 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,062 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseYear Built1900ZoningR1MPCountyMERCERAPN14 00039- 01-00002

Schools near 162 Mercer Street

This home is within Princeton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Park School
PublicPK to 5

J Witherspoon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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