Date
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Price
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Source
8/19/2026
Listed
$1,399,000
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Property Description
Welcome to this spacious home set on an oversized corner lot in Princeton's desirable Riverside neighborhood. From the moment you enter, gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The generous living room features large windows framing a mature magnolia tree, alongside a landscaped garden, and a backdrop of neighboring trees that creates a serene, wooded outlook, while the adjacent dining room provides direct access to the expansive patio with a pizza oven-perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The property is further enhanced by an assortment of established fruit trees, including apple, cherry, pear, and peach, adding to the charm of the expansive outdoor setting. At the heart of the home, the welcoming eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into a comfortable step-down family room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and gatherings. The well-designed layout offers four bedrooms and three full bathrooms on one side of the home, while the opposite end features a private bedroom suite with its own full bath-perfect for guests, an au pair, or extended family. In total, the home features four full bathrooms and one half bath. The spacious finished basement provides even more room to spread out and features a beautiful built-in wet bar, offering endless possibilities for a recreation room, home theater, gym, office, or entertaining space. A two-car garage adds convenience and ample storage. Ideally located in the sought-after Riverside section of Princeton, this home combines generous living spaces, an oversized lot, mature landscaping, and a wonderful sense of privacy, all within walking distance of Riverside Elementary School. A fantastic opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in one of Princeton's most desirable neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 562 Prospect Ave
General
- Price: $1,399,000
- Taxes: $23,309 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJME2082210
- Updated: Today (8/19/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Cedar Closet(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 4
- Main - Full Baths: 4
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 5
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Electric Alarm
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Princeton (21114)
- Municipality: PRINCETON
- County: MERCER
- Development Name: Riverside
- Subdivision: Riverside
- Driving Directions: Riverside Dr to Prospect Ave
School Information
- School District: Princeton Regional Schools
- Elementary School: Riverside E.S.
- Middle School: John Witherspoon M.S.
- High School: Princeton H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 2,788
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,788 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,788 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1962
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 28,314
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: R5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $501.79
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $852,900
- Tax Amount: $23,309
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2788
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 1
Listed by Queenston Realty, LLC, Ingela Kostenbader
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Schools
Schools serving 562 Prospect Ave
School District:Princeton Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Riverside Elementary School, Princeton, NJ 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
J Witherspoon Middle School 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 562 Prospect Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 562 Prospect Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$23,310
12%
$852,900
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2022
$20,743
—
$852,900
—
2021
$20,802
1%
$852,900
—
2020
$20,640
2%
$852,900
—
2019
$20,231
2%
$852,900
—
2018
$19,890
1%
$852,900
—
2017
$19,617
2%
$852,900
—
2016
$19,310
11%
$852,900
8%
2015
$17,426
4%
$787,800
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2013
$16,788
—
$787,800
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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562 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 (MLS# NJME2082210) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 562 Prospect Avenue is currently listed for $1,399,000 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 562 Prospect Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.