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$172,500

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,330 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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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.

Full Property Details for 1542 Princeton Ave

General

  • Sold For: $172,500
  • Taxes: $3,596 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSTriStates
  • MLS ID: NJME2054800
  • Added to Site: 363 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Interior Features: Attic, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Wood Floors
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room, Main
  • Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Main

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Parking Type: Alley, Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Rear Entry

Location

  • Area: Trenton City (21111)
  • Municipality: TRENTON CITY
  • County: Mercer
  • Development Name: Top Road
  • Subdivision: Top Road
  • Cross Streets: Spruce Street
  • Driving Directions: For the most accurate directions, please use GPS.
  • Location Details: Middle Of Block

School Information

  • School District: Trenton Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas, 60+ Gallon Tank

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Colonial
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Poured Concrete
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle, Pitched
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Square Feet: 1,330
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,330 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Below Average

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed

Lot Features

  • Property View: Garden/Lawn, Street
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,791
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 36.50 x 186.00
  • Lot Features: SideYard(s), Road Frontage, Rear Yard
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Lot Description: SideYard(s), Road Frontage, Rear Yard
  • Fencing (Description): Partially

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $139.1
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $62,000
  • Tax Amount: $3,596
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1330

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Owner's personal property.
  • Inclusions: All appliances in as-is condition.
  • Lot Number: 11

Listed by Smires & Associates, Joseph John Pizzillo
Sold by Smires & Associates, Joseph John Pizzillo

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Schools serving 1542 Princeton Ave

School District:Trenton City School District
NameGradesDistance
Columbus Elementary School, Trenton, NJ
1200 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638
PK-30.3 mi
Grace A Dunn Middle School
401 Dayton Street, Trenton, NJ 08610
7-82.8 mi
Trenton Central High School
400 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
10-121.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1542 Princeton Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/26/2025
Sold
$172,500
-6.76%
MLS
2/23/2025
Listed
$185,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Smires & Associates, Joseph John Pizzillo
Sold by Smires & Associates, Joseph John Pizzillo

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1542 Princeton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 (MLS# NJME2054800) is a Single Family property that was sold at $172,500 on June 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 1542 Princeton Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Trenton? You can browse all Trenton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.