12 Birch Ave
Princeton, NJ 08542
3 bd 1 ba 1,008 sqft Built 1920 Lot 1,742 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$475,000
Mar 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Listing removed | $3,300 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,300 | BrightMLS |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Sold | $475,000 | MLS #NJME2007096 |
| Jan 23, 2022 | Price changed | $495,000 | MLS #NJME2007096 |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Price changed | $515,000 | MLS #NJME2007096 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Price changed | $539,000 | MLS #NJME2007096 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Listed | $549,000 | MLS #NJME2007096 |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Price changed | $545,000 | MLS #NJME314002 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Listed | $599,300 | MLS #NJME314002 |
| Jul 27, 1995 | Sold | $54,900 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | $191,000 | $256,000 | $6,996 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | $191,000 | $256,000 | $6,817 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | $191,000 | $256,000 | $6,435 |
| 2022 | $64,100 | $191,000 | $255,100 | $6,204 |
| 2021 | $64,100 | $191,000 | $255,100 | $6,221 |
| 2020 | $64,100 | $191,000 | $255,100 | $6,173 |
| 2019 | $64,100 | $191,000 | $255,100 | $6,051 |
| 2018 | $64,100 | $191,000 | $255,100 | $5,949 |
| 2017 | $77,800 | $129,000 | $206,800 | $4,756 |
| 2016 | $77,800 | $129,000 | $206,800 | $4,682 |
| 2015 | $77,800 | $129,000 | $206,800 | $4,574 |
| 2014 | $77,800 | $129,000 | $206,800 | $4,519 |
| 2013 | $77,800 | $129,000 | $206,800 | $4,407 |
| 2012 | $77,800 | $150,000 | $227,800 | $4,659 |
| 2011 | $77,800 | $150,000 | $227,800 | $4,476 |
| 2010 | $77,800 | $210,000 | $287,800 | $5,575 |
| 2009 | $63,600 | $26,000 | $89,600 | $3,251 |
| 2008 | $63,600 | $26,000 | $89,600 | $3,195 |
| 2007 | $63,600 | $26,000 | $89,600 | $3,118 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,008 sqft
Lot size
1,742 sqft
ZIP code
08542
City
Princeton
Street
Birch Ave
Coordinates
40.35707, -74.66342
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,512
Gross rental yield
3.82%
Implied cap rate
2.48%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 12 Birch Ave last sell?
12 Birch Ave most recently sold on Mar 3, 2022 for $475,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 12 Birch Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 12 Birch Ave (year 2025) is $256,000 with $6,996 in property tax.
How does 12 Birch Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 46.1% below the last sale price of $475,000.
When was 12 Birch Ave built?
12 Birch Ave was built in 1920.
How does 12 Birch Ave compare to others on Birch Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Birch Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Birch Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 12 Birch Ave?
12 Birch Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,008 sqft, 1,742 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 12 Birch Ave a flip candidate?
No — 12 Birch Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 12 Birch Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 12 Birch Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+5.7%
Implied 1-yr
+22.8%
2026 Q2
$2.18M
2026 Q3
$2.27M
ZIP 08542 — Median Price History + Forecast
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