261 Prospect Ave
Princeton, NJ 08540
4 bd 3 ba 2,932 sqft Built 1951 Lot 20,909 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $465,200 | $580,000 | $1,045,200 | $28,565 |
| 2024 | $465,200 | $580,000 | $1,045,200 | $27,833 |
| 2023 | $465,200 | $580,000 | $1,045,200 | $26,276 |
| 2022 | $465,200 | $580,000 | $1,045,200 | $25,419 |
| 2021 | $460,100 | $580,000 | $1,040,100 | $25,368 |
| 2020 | $460,100 | $580,000 | $1,040,100 | $25,170 |
| 2019 | $460,100 | $580,000 | $1,040,100 | $24,671 |
| 2018 | $455,100 | $580,000 | $1,035,100 | $24,138 |
| 2017 | $372,700 | $506,000 | $878,700 | $20,210 |
| 2016 | $321,800 | $506,000 | $827,800 | $18,741 |
| 2015 | $321,800 | $506,000 | $827,800 | $18,310 |
| 2014 | $321,800 | $506,000 | $827,800 | $18,087 |
| 2013 | $321,800 | $506,000 | $827,800 | $17,640 |
| 2012 | $321,800 | $506,000 | $827,800 | $17,425 |
| 2011 | $321,800 | $506,000 | $827,800 | $16,895 |
| 2010 | $321,800 | $506,000 | $827,800 | $16,771 |
| 2009 | $224,100 | $212,000 | $436,100 | $18,708 |
| 2008 | $224,100 | $212,000 | $436,100 | $18,150 |
| 2007 | $224,100 | $212,000 | $436,100 | $16,845 |
Property facts
Year built
1951
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,932 sqft
Lot size
20,909 sqft
ZIP code
08540
City
Princeton
Street
Prospect Ave
Coordinates
40.35154, -74.64002
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 261 Prospect Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 261 Prospect Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 261 Prospect Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 261 Prospect Ave (year 2025) is $1,045,200 with $28,565 in property tax.
When was 261 Prospect Ave built?
261 Prospect Ave was built in 1951.
How does 261 Prospect Ave compare to others on Prospect Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Prospect Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Prospect Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 261 Prospect Ave?
261 Prospect Ave is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,932 sqft, 20,909 sqft lot single_family.
Is 261 Prospect Ave a flip candidate?
No — 261 Prospect Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 261 Prospect Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 261 Prospect 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
+6.6%
Implied 1-yr
+26.6%
2026 Q3
$2.54M
2026 Q4
$2.54M
ZIP 08540 — Median Price History + Forecast
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