528 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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528 Mercer Rd,Princeton, NJ 08540
$1,150,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,424 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: eleanor deardorff, kimberly rizk
Office: callaway henderson sotheby's int'l-princeton
MLS#:NJME2077436
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,150,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$807.58

About this home

With head-turning curb appeal, a backyard that opens directly to Princeton Battlefield Park and a kitchen by celebrity designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, this charming Cape is the perfect package. Dormers, window boxes and easy parking for three or more cars create an inviting first impression, while around back, a newly enlarged deck and stone patio bask in the unexpected tranquility of a tree-lined backyard with a rear gate opening directly to the park. Inside, flawless wood floors flow through the open living room, breakfast area and renovated kitchen showcasing richly veined marble, warm brass accents, modern lighting and an induction range, with gas cooking also available. The perfectly coordinated first-floor full bath lends overnight hosting flexibility to a nearby den with a built-in bar. Behind the spruced-up fireplace, a skylit sunroom with terra cotta tile flooring offers exceptional versatility for work, play or entertaining, complete with a private deck. Upstairs, three...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1945
  • Listing ID #:NJME2077436
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 06, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:7
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Dining Description:Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Full Bath
  • Kitchen Description:Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Living area:1,424 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Heating:Baseboard - Hot Water, Oil

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1945
  • Building area:1,424 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.26 Acres
  • Lot Features:Adjoins National Park
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s)
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:2 Stories

Schools

  • High school:PHS
  • Middle school:J WITHERSPOON
  • Elementary school:JOHNSON PARK

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,150,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$807.58
  • Tax amount:$14,260 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas
  • Amenities:200+ Amp Service

Parking

  • Parking description:Asphalt Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage - Front Entry
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1