Backup offers
$2,601 Closing Credit¹
#NJME2052666, Bozena Grzywaczyk, Listing Office: Home Ex Realty
$185,000 List price
1542 Princeton Ave Trenton, NJ 08638
$2,197
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,330 sqft
0.2 acres
$139 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1542 Princeton Ave
Calling all investors! This four bedroom home in the Top Road section will be vacant soon. With a little bit of work, this could be an income-producing rental property or family home. Located hear the Lawrence / Trenton border, this is a great opportunity for first time home buyers, multi-generational families and investors alike. Adding to the allure of this opportunity is a detached two car garage and sizeable yard. The property is in the process of being cleared out. This home is a short drive to Mercer County Park, Mercer Community College, Trenton and Hamilton Train Stations and Mercer County Airport, providing easy access to both Philadelphia and NYC.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air, Baseboard
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,330 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingAdditional Storage Area,Covered Parking,Garage - Rear Entry, Concrete Driveway, Alley,Detached Garage,Driveway,On Street
MLS #NJME2054800
Garage2 spaces
ViewGarden
Summary
- MLS Number: NJME2054800
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Smires & Associates
- Office Phone: (609) 298-9888
- Office Email: james@jamestraynham.com
- Listing Agent: Joseph John Pizzillo
- Agent Phone: (609) 709-0779
- Agent Email: joepizzillo@gmail.com
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$2,197
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,000 | $3,451 |
| 2022 | $62,000 | $3,442 |
| 2021 | $62,000 | $3,431 |
| 2020 | $62,000 | $3,376 |
| 2019 | $62,000 | $3,232 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Dr. Crosby Copeland Elementary School
Public District PK-3
0.3 mi
•1200 Brunswick Ave
1
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School
Public District 4-6
0.4 mi
•1
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary School
Public District PK-3
0.6 mi
•175 Girard Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,875. Most Trenton, NJ residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
60%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
56%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Figure Skating
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Chico's
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Bob Evans
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Oldsmobile
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
News
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1542 Princeton Ave
This home is located at 1542 Princeton Ave in Trenton, NJ and zip code 08638 in the Top Road neighborhood. This 1,330 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $185,000.
Over 27 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Trenton, NJ. In the same period over 20 listings were sold below the listed price and 8 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Trenton, NJ decreased by 2.2% between January and February 2025. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 52 days, the median list price was $338,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.